— Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown scored a 1.79 (1.8) cable rating, which is down from the previous week’s 1.88 (1.9) cable rating. The show averaged 2.461 million viewers, which was down from last week’s 2.564 million viewers.
— Chris Jericho is not booked for tonight’s WWE SmackDown taping and will be back on TV next week for RAW. He hosts a Highlight Reel segment with Randy Orton.
— The latest episode of Jim Ross’ “Ross Report” can be found here. Ross and Steve Austin talk about Brock Lesnar vs John Cena at Night of Champions, Roman Reigns, Sting possibly wrestling in WWE and more.
Backstage Update on WWE’s Current Plans for Brock Lesnar’s Open Challenge Match for WrestleMania 42 & Potential Booking Issues
Raven Spoils TNA Storyline Involving Rosemary & Surprise Talent Return from Recent TNA Impact! Tapings
WWE: Backstage Update on WWE’s Internal Reaction to Danhausen’s WWE Debut, Broadcast Status Update for NXT Stand & Deliver 2026, Bayley on Her Upcoming Match with AJ Lee for WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title
