SmackDown Ratings: MITB Go-Home Show Boosts Numbers | WWE News
SmackDown ratings surged before Money in the Bank, delivering a boost to WWE’s numbers, with 1.424 million viewers tuning in on Friday night. This increase represents the show’s highest viewership as early May, fueled by the compelling “go-home” show ahead of the pay-per-view.Critically,SmackDown achieved its best 18-49 demographic rating since April,positioning it strongly in the key advertising market. However, overall viewership is down compared to last year’s figures. The show faced stiff competition from the College Softball World Series, wich beat SmackDown in the 18-49 demo. News Directory 3 keeps you abreast of the latest WWE developments. What shifts might occur in the coming weeks? Discover what’s next …
WWE SmackDown Ratings Rise Before Money in the Bank
WWE SmackDown on USA Network saw a ratings boost leading into Money in the Bank,averaging 1.424 million viewers Friday night. This represents a three percent increase from the previous week and marks the show’s highest viewership since May 9.
the wrestling program, a Money in the Bank “go-home” show, ranked ninth overall in prime-time television viewership Friday. In the critical 18-49 demographic,SmackDown drew a 0.42 rating, placing second on TV. This is a 23.5 percent jump from the previous week and the best in this category since April 25, following WrestleMania.
The show faced strong competition from the College Softball World Series on ESPN, which topped television with a 0.47 rating in the 18-49 demographic and drew a record 2.397 million viewers for a college softball game.
Compared to the same week in 2024,when SmackDown aired on Fox,overall viewership decreased by 35.5 percent, and the 18-49 rating dropped by 31.2 percent. Despite these year-over-year declines, the recent episode’s total viewers were down only 3.4 percent compared to the 10-week average, while the 18-49 rating remained steady.
What’s next
WWE looks to maintain this momentum as it heads toward future events, aiming to boost both overall viewership and key demographic ratings for SmackDown.