Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,652,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the previous week’s 1,518,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.49 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the previous week’s 0.47 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2024 MLB Playoffs Game 5 of San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers drew 7,335,000 viewers on FOX and the College football game of Northwestern vs. Maryland drew 712,000 viewers on FS1.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 13, 2023 drew 2,417,000 viewers and a 0.62 rating on FOX. The October 14, 2022 episode drew 2,274,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider
WWE SmackDown Notes: Bayley Advances in Women’s US Title Tournament, Women’s US Title Tourn. Bracket Revealed & Finals Set for 12/14 SNME, Shinsuke Nakamura Surprise Return, Bronson Reed Joins Bloodline WarGames Team, 11/22 Show Card
WWE Announces Newest Class of Performance Center Signees Including Lance Anoa’i, Elijah Holyfield, & Zaria
Various: Kurt Angle on TNA Career Doesn’t Get “Enough Accolades” from Fans, Karmen Petrovic vs. Sumie Sakai Set for GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII, Indies
