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

WWE
Oct 5, 2019

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

Date Viewers
2019/10/04 3869 3,869,000
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