Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,145,000 viewers on FS1, down from the previous week’s 2,253,000 viewers on FOX. Last week’s show was notable for being preempted to FS1 due to FOX’s current commitments with the 2023 MLB World Series.
It drew a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from last week’s 0.59 on FOX.
The Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers 2023 MLB World Series Game 1 drew 9,172,000 viewers on FOX.
Last time on FS1, The July 21st SmackDown show drew 1,230,000 viewers and a 0.36 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 28, 2022 drew 835,000 viewers and a 0.23 18-49 rating on FS1. The October 29, 2021 episode drew 1,035,000 viewers on FS1.
Source: SportsTVRatings
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