Steve Austin, George Kittle, And David Ortiz Added To SmackDown Kick-Off Show

WWE and FOX bringing big stars to the SmackDown season premiere kick-off show. 

WWE announced WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin, World Series MVP David Ortiz, and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be part of the SmackDown kick-off show on Friday. The show is set to air at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX and will be hosted by Renee Young and Booker T. 

This will mark Renee's return to WWE television for the first time since SummerSlam. She is still under contract with FOX. You can view the original press release by clicking here.

Fightful will have live coverage of SmackDown beginning at 8 p.m. ET. 

 

 

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