Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,652,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the previous week’s 1,518,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.49 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the previous week’s 0.47 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2024 MLB Playoffs Game 5 of San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers drew 7,335,000 viewers on FOX and the College football game of Northwestern vs. Maryland drew 712,000 viewers on FS1.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 13, 2023 drew 2,417,000 viewers and a 0.62 rating on FOX. The October 14, 2022 episode drew 2,274,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider
Various: Ricky Sosa Makes Surprise TNA Return at 6/11 TNA Impact! Show, Drilla Moloney on His Decision To Stay With NJPW & Rest of The War Dogs Leaving The Company For AEW, Indies/Misc.
WWE: Alba Fyre Clarifies WWE Departure & Says She Was Not Released, Cedric Alexander on His NXT Run Being “I Didn’t Feel Important”, Giant USA Flag at WWE’s HQ Building Flies Away & Hits Power Line Causing Power Outages, Night of Champions 2026 Official Poster Revealed
Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill Match Reportedly Being Pitched for WWE SummerSlam 2026
