The preliminary numbers are in for the August 19 episode of WWE SmackDown.
SpoilerTV reports that WWE SmackDown averaged 2.618 million viewers on August 19. The number is up from 2.431 million viewers the show averaged last Friday per overnight numbers. The first hour pulled 2.216 million viewers while the second hour came in at 2.392 million viewers.
The final viewership numbers for August 12 came in at 1.927 million viewers and a 0.44 rating.
The show scored a 0.5 rating in the 18 to 49 demo, which is higher than the rating the show had the prior Friday. The first hour had a 0.5 rating while the second hour had a 0.5 rating. SmackDown topped the night among broadcast showings.
In certain markets, SmackDown was pre-empted due to football.
The final viewership numbers will be updated when available.
Top 5 Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (8/19) Videos on YouTube
- Roman Reigns brawls with Drew McIntyre ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle (1.1 million views)
- Ronda Rousey gets arrested on the blue brand (371,000 views)
- Roman Reigns schools Sami Zayn on Bloodline expectations (333,000 views)
- Ricochet vs. Moss vs. Sheamus vs. Corbin vs. Zayn (327,000 views)
- Natalya & Sonya Deville vs. Toxic Attraction: SmackDown (253,000 views)
Fans can find past viewership numbers for WWE SmackDown by clicking here.
If you missed anything from Friday's WWE SmackDown, check out Fightful's full report on the show by clicking here. Plus, check out the post-show podcast for a full review of WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage by clicking here.
