WWE programming is coming to Finland.
WWE announced that that Raw and SmackDown will air on MTV Oy free-to-air channel SUB in Finland beginning April 9. Raw will broadcast on Fridays while SmackDown will broadcast on Saturdays.
From WWE:
STAMFORD, Conn., April 9, 2021 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) and MTV Oy today announced a new partnership to broadcast highlights of WWE’s flagship programs Raw and SmackDown on free-to-air television for the first time in Finland.
Beginning tonight, a one-hour version of Raw will be broadcast each Friday night and a one-hour version of SmackDown will air each Saturday night on MTV Oy’s free-to-air channel SUB. The weekly programming will air 52 weeks a year with original English voiceover and Finnish Subtitles.
“We are pleased to launch our weekly flagship programming for the first time in Finland and look forward to delivering WWE’s unique blend of action-packed, family-friendly entertainment to our passionate fans in the region,” said Andy Warkman, WWE VP, General Manager, Europe and Sub Saharan Africa.
“We are happy to partner with WWE and bring great action entertainment to WWE’s Finnish fans. Sub is Finland’s third largest commercial channel full of entertainment, comedy and action. Raw and SmackDown are a great addition to our popular weekend programming,” said Iina Eloranta, Channel Director MTV Oy.
WWE recently announced a new deal with the Netherlands. You can find more information on the deal by clicking here.