The October 3, 2025, broadcast of WWE SmackDown on Netflix was significantly disrupted by persistent technical difficulties, which prompted a wave of criticism from viewers on social media. The issues overshadowed the program’s key storylines and matches, shifting the focus of online conversation from the on-screen product to the quality of the broadcast itself.
Throughout the show, fans reported numerous problems that compromised the viewing experience. These glitches included a complete loss of audio, the screen freezing for extended periods, and instances where the picture turned entirely green. The disruptions were particularly noticeable during segments that featured Chelsea Green, Sol Ruca, Zaria, and later, Damian Priest.
The audience’s frustration was evident across social media platforms. One viewer expressed that the show “doesn’t seem like it wants to be watched today There’s no sound, no picture, no crowd… it’s complicated.” Another user noted a pattern of technical issues, stating, “On Monday, there were problems with the pyrotechnics, and now there are problems with the picture and the sound.” The sentiment escalated with some fans directly targeting the streaming platform, with one post simply reading, “Cancel Netflix #SmackDown,” while another demanded, “Sort it out Netflix!!!!!“
This is not the first time that a SmackDown broadcast has experienced such failures. The prevalence of these technical problems during the October 3rd edition led to them becoming the primary topic of discussion among the online wrestling community, eclipsing the show’s actual content.
Despite the broadcast issues, WWE is moving forward with major plans for its next international event. The company has announced a loaded card for the October 10th edition of SmackDown, which will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
The Perth show is scheduled to feature the final chapter in the rivalry between Damian Priest and Aleister Black, who will compete in a Last Man Standing match. In this contest, victory is only achieved when an opponent is unable to answer the referee’s ten-count.
Additionally, the WWE Tag Team Championships will be on the line as the titleholders, Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy of The Wyatt Sicks, are set to defend against The Street Profits. The match was arranged after The Wyatt Sicks interrupted a backstage promo from Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford on the October 3rd broadcast. The card also includes a notable women’s tag team match, where WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer will team up with WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton to face the duo of Giulia and Kiana James.
Rounding out the announced lineup, United States Champion Sami Zayn will continue his tradition of issuing an open challenge, creating an element of suspense as he prepares to defend his title against an unknown opponent in Australia.
Set for WWE SmackDown next week from Perth, Australia 🇦🇺
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) October 4, 2025
• The Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. The Street Profits for the WWE Tag Team Championship
• Sami Zayn’s United States Championship Open Challenge
• Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia & Kiana James
• Damian Priest… pic.twitter.com/W5y9ew3x5v
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