— The social media score for this week’s SmackDown had an expected drop from last week’s show which was heavily promoted as Social Media SmackDown. This week’s show scored 64,958 in social media activity, down from a year-high of 89,277 last week. SmackDown ranked #3 on cable TV for Friday night behind two NBA games on ESPN.
— Here is the latest edition of WWE SmackDown “Backstage Fallout”:
WWE NXT Ratings – Jan. 27, 2026 – Viewership Up
Various: Braun Strowman Discharged From Hospital Following Knee Infection, NJPW Reveals Jake Lee Was Dealing with Patella Tendon Tear, Spinal Stenosis & Herniated Lumbar Disc for Reason for Lengthy Injury Abscense, Indies/Misc.
WWE: Triple H Says “A Lot Of Surprises In Store” for Royal Rumble 2026, Talent Spotted on Flight to Saudi Arabia for Royal Rumble, The Undertaker on “WWE Has Gotten ‘Too Comfortable’ Pulling Back The Curtain”
