WWE SmackDown Ratings – Oct. 4, 2019 – Debut on FOX

The debut episode of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX drew an average of 3,869,000 viewers.

That helped FOX come in at #2 on the night among broadcast networks, behind CBS.

SmackDown averaged a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Industry predictions expected SmackDown’s debut to be in the 4-4.5 million range, according to Dave Meltzer.

The final SmackDown on USA Network last week drew 2,099,000 viewers.

More Friday ratings: Showbuzz Daily

The debut of FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN peaked at more than 4 million viewers on FOX, the most-watched @WWE telecast in almost two years📈 pic.twitter.com/vQ1tZubRNg

— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) October 5, 2019