The October 23rd episode of WWE SmackDown drew 1,100,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the prior week show’s 1,327,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from the prior week show’s 0.32 rating.
In terms of notable sports competition, the 2026 MLB World Series Game 1 of Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers drew 12,260,000 viewers combined on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One, Fox Sports app, and Univision.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 24, 2025 drew 1,147,000 viewers and a 0.29 rating on USA Network. The October 25, 2024 episode drew 1,418,000 viewers and a 0.43 rating on USA Network.
Source: Wrestlenomics

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