Is WWE Afterburn coming back?

WWE Afterburn ended on September 17, 2005. The show was a weekly highlight program that recapped events from WWE's SmackDown brand, replacing the previous syndicated show Jakked. It aired on the Paramount Network in the United States and produced a total of 172 episodes before being discontinued domestically. Despite ending in 2005, WWE Afterburn still airs in some international markets, including South Africa, Italy, and South Asia.

The series was a sports entertainment program that provided summaries and analysis of recent WWE SmackDown episodes. It featured highlights, backstage segments, and commentary, serving as a companion show for WWE fans interested in staying updated on the latest storylines and matches. WWE Afterburn was produced from 2002 to 2005, during which it became a staple for WWE viewers seeking quick recaps of the weekly SmackDown broadcasts.

The cast included several notable WWE personalities, such as Josh Matthews, Rue DeBona, Marc Loyd, Jack Korpela, Matthew Kaye as Matt Striker, Tony Dawson, Scott Stanford, and Renee Young. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.