The WWE is doing everything they can to boost ratings and gain exposure as they prepare to move SmackDown Live to Friday nights on Fox starting October 4. In an effort to do just that, the company linked up with Offset for a surprise appearance alongside Charlotte Flair during Tuesday's taping at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
As seen in the footage embedded below, the Atlanta-native donned Ric Flair's pink robe as he introduced Charlotte prior to her match against Sasha Banks. Offset also hinted at a new Migos album during an interview immediately after his in-ring work.
Check out the highlights:
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As noted, SmackDown Live will be making it's premiere on Fox on October 4th and the company is bringing back a number of WWE legends as part of a 20th anniversary special. The list of superstars scheduled to appear including The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, Lita, Mick Foley, Booker T, Hulk Hogan, Trish Stratus, Goldberg, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Mark Henry, Ric Flair and Sting.
On top of that, the WWE has announced that a superstar draft will take place on the October 11th edition of SmackDown Live. Click here for more details on that.
