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WWE Smackdown draws 1.03M viewers

October 8, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

WWE Friday Night’s Smackdown draws 1.03M viewers which is almost a 20 percent decrease from the previous week. The ratings are under Nielsen’s new “Big Data + Panel” measurement model which replaces the traditional panel-only approach. This includes the digital and streaming data which has led to lower reported pro wrestling broadcasts. The ratings reflect […]

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown draws all-time low

September 3, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

WWE Friday Night Smackdown on the USA Network drew 1.147M viewers, the lowest rating since moving back to the USA Network. The telecast drew 0.28 (~369K-382K viewers) in the A18-49 demo. The episode was taped earlier in the day in France as the penultimate show before Sunday’s Clash in Paris. Perhaps the taping (it was […]

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WWE Smackdown draws biggest ratings since April for Hogan tribute

July 28, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

There are still Hulkamaniacs out there. WWE Friday Night Smackdown drew its biggest ratings since April as many tuned in to watch the tribute to Hulk Hogan. Overall, Friday Night Smackdown drew 1.707M viewers. Hogan passed away this past Thursday at the age of 71. Hogan is best known for his time while in the […]

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WWE Smackdown draws 1.42M viewers

June 9, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The go-home show for WWE’s June PLE Money in the Bank, WWE Smackdown drew 1.42 million viewers on the USA Network. Smackdown on the USA Network drew 1.42 million viewers. The telecast drew 0.42 in the A18-49 demo per Wrestlenomics. Programming Insider indicated that it was 9th overall in Top Prime Time Telecast in terms […]

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown draws (4.4) 1.57M

April 7, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

WWE Friday Night Smackdown on the USA Network saw a rise in its ratings as 1.578 million viewers watched the telecast. The telecast was 4th overall in the A18-49 demo Friday night after the NCAA Women’s Final Four games Friday night. Smackdown was up 17% from last week in viewership per Wrestlenomics. The three hour […]

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