WWE SmackDown viewership dipped on July 29.
According to Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, 2.19 million viewers watched the show, which is down from last week, when 2.25 million viewers watched SmackDown. In the 18 to 49 demographic, SmackDown scored a 0.52 rating, which is up from last week (0.62).
Per Showbuzz Daily, SmackDown ranked #1 in the demographic on Friday.
Lowest P18-49 for Rampage in its normal time-slot in the show's history. Second-lowest total viewership in the normal time-slot.
Smackdown ranked #1 in P18-49 for Friday. Rampage ranked #23 among cable originals, according to Showbuzz, #37 including broadcast primetime. pic.twitter.com/C7acYTf1WQ
— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) August 1, 2022
This week’s episode kicked off with Drew McIntyre defeating Sheamus to be declared the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle. The show closed with Paul Heyman cutting a promo in the ring regarding the main event of SummerSlam. It was interrupted by Brock Lesnar and Theory, with the latter receiving quite the beatdown from The Beast Incarnate to end the show.
READ MORE: Max Dupri Appears With Maximum Male Models On 7/29 WWE SmackDown
What are your thoughts on WWE SmackDown from Friday night? What was your favorite match or segment? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
