The June 20, 2025, edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on the USA Network delivered a strong night of action and key storyline developments as the company continues to build toward Night of Champions. One of the nights most talked-about moments came when John Cena delivered a scathing pipe bomb-style promo aimed directly at CM Punk, intensifying their long-brewing rivalry.
According to Programming Insider, this weeks SmackDown averaged 1.524 million viewers, marking an increase from last weeks 1.401 million viewers. In the 1849 demographic, the show held steady with a 0.38 rating, unchanged from the previous week, continuing SmackDowns consistent performance in the key demo.
The episode also secured a 0.83 household rating, with strong viewership across both male and female audiences. In the A25-54 demo, the show earned a 0.51 rating, reinforcing SmackDowns continued dominance as WWEs top-rated weekly show on cable.
WWE SmackDown June 20, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included John Cena cutting a pipe bomb promo on CM Punk, where he absolutely demolished the Second City Saint ahead of their title match at Night of Champions.
Randy Orton also defeated Sami Zayn to advance to the Finals of the King of the Ring tournament. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE SmackDown Viewership Trends and Comparison
| Date | Total Viewers | 18-49 Demo Rating | Change (Viewers) | Change (Demo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | 1,401,000 | 0.38 | ||
| June 20, 2025 | 1,524,000 | 0.38 | +8.8% | No Change |
Ringside Newswill continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards Money in the Bank this year.
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