The September 26, 2025, episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown had a ton of great things going for it. This included Jacob Fatu making his return to WWE television and starting a new feud. However, the show still saw a decrease in viewership.
According toProgramming Insider, SmackDown averaged 1.238 million viewers, down from the 1.342 million viewers the program drew on September 19, 2025. In the key P1849 demographic, the show scored a 0.35 rating, which also represented a slight dip from last weeks 0.37 rating.
WWE SmackDown September 26, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Jacob Fatu making his return as he started a new feud with Drew McIntyre by taking him out.
Jade Cargill was also busted open in a big way during the WWE Womens Title match between herself, Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE SmackDown Viewership September 26 vs.September 19, 2025
| Metric | September 19, 2025 | September 26, 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1.342M | 1.238M | -7.7% |
| 1849 Demo Rating | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.4% |
| 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 Crown Jewel.
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