Key demographic rating rises slightly for January 23 broadcast
Summary
– Total audience drops to 943,000 viewers on USA Network
– Key 18-49 demographic sees a 4.8 percent increase to 0.22
– Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga capture tag team gold from Wyatt Sicks
The January 23, 2026, broadcast of Friday Night SmackDown experienced a slight decline in overall viewership. Data from Wrestlenomics indicates the episode averaged 943,000 viewers on the USA Network. This represents a 2.6 percent drop compared to the 968,000 viewers who tuned in the previous week.
Despite a decline in total audience, the show found success with the core commercial demographic. The broadcast secured a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 category, up from the 0.21 rating posted on January 16. This shift equates to a 4.8 percent gain week-over-week.
The episode featured a significant title change as the MFTs defeated the Wyatt Sicks. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga emerged victorious to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions. The show also advanced the storyline between Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu by incorporating elements of Fatu’s history into the narrative.
