Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,184,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the prior week show’s 1,279,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.23 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from the prior week’s 0.29 rating.
Last year’s SmackDown on May 16, 2025 drew 1,290,000 viewers and a 0.36 rating on USA Network. The May 17, 2024 episode drew 2,186,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider

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