The July 4, 2025 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown brought fireworks ahead of Saturday Nights Main Event, but it didnt translate into a ratings boost. The episode featured a major return from Drew McIntyre, who made a shocking appearance that immediately shook up the main event scene.
According to Programming Insider, the show averaged 1.166 million viewers on the USA Network. This marks a drop from the 1.450 million viewers the show scored on June 27. In the P1849 key demo, the show earned a 0.32 rating, also down from last weeks 0.41.
Despite the dip, the episode delivered major storyline developments. McIntyres return interrupted a confrontation between CM Punk and John Cena, signaling his intentions ahead of Night of Champions. Elsewhere on the show, Liv Morgan continued her chaotic reign as Womens Champion, brawling with Nia Jax, and Kevin Owens earned a spot in the upcoming No. 1 contenders match after defeating Grayson Waller.
WWE SmackDown July 4, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Drew McIntyre turning on the show and confronting both Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton before Orton hit McIntyre with an RKO.
Trish Stratus also returned and it was revealed that she would be challenging Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Womens Championship at the Evolution 2 Premium Live Event.
WWE SmackDown Viewership Trends and Comparison
| Date | Total Viewers | P1849 Demo | HH Rating | A2554 Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | 1.450 million | 0.41 | 0.79 | 0.57 |
| July 4, 2025 | 1.166 million | 0.32 | 0.61 | 0.39 |
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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