WWE SmackDown viewership increased on March 3, but the key demographic rating dipped.
Wrestlenomics reports that 2.451 million viewers watched the show on Friday, which is up from last week (2.408 million viewers).
In the 18 to 49 demographic, SmackDown drew a 0.59 rating and ranked first overall among broadcast primetime and cable originals. Friday’s demographic number marked a drop from the previous week, which scored a 0.62 rating.
This week’s episode was headlined by a singles match between Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa. In the opening segment, Cody Rhodes confronted Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
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