The actual numbers are in for Friday's WWE SmackDown.
SpoilerTV reported on September 3 that WWE SmackDown drew 1.973 million viewers in the preliminary viewership. Hour one reportedly scored 1.952 million viewers while the second hour drew 1.995 million viewers. The August 26 episode of WWE SmackDown had a final viewership number of 1.990 million viewers.
The show was taped a week in advance as the roster was traveling to Wales for WWE Clash at the Castle.
Friday's episode recorded a 0.40 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, putting FOX on top of the national broadcasts for the night. The final rating for last Friday was a 0.48.
On September 6, Brandon Thurston revealed the final number for the Sept 2 SmackDown. According to Thurston, SmackDown recorded 2.07 million viewers and a 0.49 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic.
WWE Smackdown, Friday on Fox (8-10pm):
— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) September 6, 2022
2,077,000 viewers
P18-49 rating: 0.49
#2 in P18-49 among broadcast primetime and cable originals
AEW Rampage, Friday on TNT (10-11pm):
485,000 viewers
P18-49 rating: 0.16
#11 cable original in P18-49
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Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (9/2) Videos on YouTube
- Drew McIntyre dismantles The Bloodline en route to WWE Clash at the Castle (816,000 views)
- Ronda Rousey attacks WWE Official Adam Pearce (399,000 views)
- Sami Zayn prepares for Roman Reigns’ championship celebration (277,000 views)
- Karrion Kross makes Drew Gulak suffer in his SmackDown debut match (275,000 views)
- Hit Row vs. Maximum Male Models (188,000 views)
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