TheSeptember 12, 2025, episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown had a ton of great things going for it. This included Cody Rhodes returning to take out Drew McIntyre and build up their feud. However, it seems this show saw a decrease in viewership.
According toWrestlenomics, the September 12, 2025 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on USA Network averaged 1.316 million viewers, marking a 16.9% decrease from the 1.585 million viewers the show drew on September 5, 2025.
In the key P1849 demographic, SmackDown earned a 0.37 rating, which is down 27.5% from last weeks 0.51 rating. Despite major storyline developments, the numbers reflect a significant week-to-week drop.
WWE SmackDown September 12, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Cody Rhodes returning and attacking Drew McIntyre, as he set up their match at WWE Wrestlepalooza.
Sami Zayn also had a solid match against Rey Fenix as he ended up retaining his WWE United States Championship. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE SmackDown Viewership September 12 vs. September 5, 2025
| Metric | September 5, 2025 | September 12, 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1.585M | 1.316M | -16.9% |
| 1849 Demo Rating | 0.51 | 0.37 | -27.5% |
| Cable Rank | #1 | #2 | -1 spot |
Ringside Newswill continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards Wrestlepalooza.
What do you think about the latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown actually seeing a decrease in viewership despite it being the go-home show for WWE Wrestlepalooza? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below.
