Hulu aware of sound issues on WWE SmackDown, fix in the works

Wrestling fans tuning in to catch the latest episode of WWE SmackDown on Hulu were in for an unexpected surprise this weekend — not from a shocking match outcome, but from a bizarre audio glitch. Instead of hearing the electrifying commentary and dramatic promos that make WWE what it is, many Hulu subscribers were left with a strangely muted experience.

Imagine sitting down to enjoy a night of high-flying action, only to find that the superstars are moving their lips, but no sound is coming out. It’s like watching a silent film, except the occasional background murmur and entrance music remind you that something’s definitely off. That’s the reality Hulu users have been dealing with, as the commentary and microphone audio mysteriously vanished during Friday night’s SmackDown episode.

The issue wasn’t just a one-off fluke either. Subscribers reported that the sound problems persisted throughout the entire first segment of the show, with the audio only kicking in after about 18 minutes — right as Santos Escobar made his grand entrance. Unfortunately, for those trying to catch up on all the trash talk and storylines, this glitch made it nearly impossible to follow what was happening in the ring.

Understandably, wrestling fans took to social media to voice their frustrations, asking Hulu and WWE to sort out the issue. The peculiar part? The live broadcast of SmackDown didn’t seem to have these audio gremlins, making it all the more puzzling that the problem appeared in the Hulu rebroadcast.

Hulu was quick to acknowledge the complaints, confirming that their team is on the case, though they didn’t offer a timeline for when the issue might be resolved.

We’ve received similar reports that our team is currently looking into. While we don’t have an ETA, we’ll certainly share your experience with the proper teams. Thanks for bearing with us in the meantime!

While the silence is far from golden, wrestling fans can take some comfort in knowing they’re not alone in this strange situation. And hey, if nothing else, it’s a chance to test just how well you can lip-read your favorite WWE superstars. But seriously, Hulu, let’s hope this gets sorted out soon. Because in the world of wrestling, hearing every smack, slam, and savage insult is half the fun.

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