Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 933,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the prior week’s 1,024,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down compared to the prior week show’s 0.22 rating.
That week’s viewership and ratings were the lowest ever for a non-preempted SmackDown show in SmackDown series history.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2025 MLB World Series Game 6 of Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays drew 17,429,000 viewers on FOX, the College Football game of North Carolina vs. Syracuse drew 983,000 viewers on ESPN, and the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship race drew 455,000 viewers on FS1.
Last year’s SmackDown on November 1, 2024 drew 1,428,000 viewers and a 0.43 rating on USA Network. The November 3, 2023 episode drew 2,119,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider
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