WWE SmackDown Sees Ratings Surge Ahead of SummerSlam

WWE SmackDown recorded an average viewership of 1.379 million on USA this past Friday, reflecting a 9.9% rise from the prior week and the largest audience since the WrestleMania 42 go-home show.

The episode achieved a 0.31 rating in the 18-49 demographic, which is a 34.8% increase from the previous week and the highest rating in that category since April 24.

In comparison to the same week in 2025, overall viewership decreased by 10.7%, while the 18-49 rating fell by 32.6%. The latest episode also showed an 18.4% increase in overall viewers and a 34.8% rise in the 18-49 demographic compared to recent averages.