WWE Afterburn(2002)

WWE Afterburn is a syndicated wrestling recap show that highlights the biggest moments from WWE SmackDown. Launched in May 2002, it replaced the earlier highlight program Jakked alongside its companion show Bottom Line. The series ran in US syndication until September 2005, when it was pulled from domestic rotation. Despite its American cancellation, WWE Afterburn found a lasting international audience. The show continues airing across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific region on networks including Sky Sports, Supersport, and local broadcasters. It remains a staple of WWE's global programming strategy, delivering condensed wrestling action and storyline recaps to fans worldwide who want quick catch-ups on SmackDown's key developments.