In a recent turn of events, WWE Smackdown experienced a slight dip in ratings, while its viewership saw a marginal increase compared to the previous week. The episode aired last Friday and recorded a 0.52 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, marking a 1.9% decrease from the preceding week’s 0.53. However, the viewership rose by 1.2%, attracting an audience of 2.158 million compared to the previous week’s 2.133 million.

Despite the drop in ratings, this episode of Smackdown managed to top the night among all TV shows, outperforming competitors like 20/20 on ABC and That’s My Jam and Dateline on NBC.

Interestingly, this was the lowest demo rating for Smackdown since the May 5th episode, which also recorded a 0.52. On the brighter side, the viewership was the highest since the April 28th episode, which had drawn 2.473 million viewers.

When compared to the same period in 2022, Smackdown in 2023 is averaging a 0.592 demo rating and 2.311 million viewers, showing a marked improvement from the previous year’s 0.525 demo rating and 2.135 million viewers.

In conclusion, despite the slight dip in ratings, WWE Smackdown continues to hold its own in the competitive landscape of television programming. The increase in viewership indicates a growing interest among the audience, suggesting a positive trend for the show moving forward.