Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,731,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the previous week’s 1,736,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.52 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the previous week’s 0.51 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the NBA game of Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics drew 1,807,000 viewers on ESPN and the College basketball game of UCLA vs. Purdue drew 1,026,000 viewers on FOX.
Last year’s SmackDown on March 1, 2024 drew 2,348,000 viewers and a 0.64 rating on FOX. The March 3, 2023 episode drew 2,451,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider

Various: Hiromu Takahashi Issues Challenge to HOUSE OF TORTURE for IWGP Jr. Tag Titles at NJPW New Year Dash 2026, Current Card for 12/2 ROH TV Special Episode, Indies/Misc.
WWE: CM Punk on Who Would Be Perfect Opponent for John Cena’s Retirement Match, Chelsea Green on Her “Pestering” WWE Playing Big Role for Matt Cardona’s WWE Return, Aleister Black on Why He Didn’t Make WWE Return at WrestleMania 41
More on TNA’s New TV Deal with AMC – Rumor Killer on WWE & TNA Partnership Ending, Backstage Reaction to Announcement, & Current Hope for Changes to TNA’s Creative Direction




