Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,741,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the previous week’s 1,731,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.52 rating in the 18-49 demographic, same as the previous week’s 0.52 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the NBA game of Memphis Grizzles vs. Dallas Mavericks drew 934,000 viewers on ESPN, the College basketball game of Purdue vs. Illinois drew 1,219,000 viewers on FOX, and the Women’s College basketball game of Iowa vs. Ohio State drew 535,000 viewers on Big Ten Network.
Last year’s SmackDown on March 8, 2024 drew 2,439,000 viewers and a 0.69 rating on FOX. The March 10, 2023 episode drew 2,320,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider

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