TheOctober 24, 2025episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown had several memorable moments and that included Jade Cargill finally turning heel for the first time in WWE. However, the show still saw a decrease in viewership.
According to Programming Insider, WWE SmackDown averaged 1.147 million viewers on USA Network, down from 1.180 million on October 17, 2025. However, in the crucial P1849 demographic, the show rose slightly to a 0.29 rating, up from last weeks show.
WWE SmackDown October 24, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Jade Cargill turning heel on Tiffany Stratton after she ran down to save Tiffany Stratton from an attack from Kiana James and Giulia. Cargill brutally assaulted Stratton, making it clear she will beat her at Saturday Nights Main Event for the WWE Womens Title no matter what.
Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss also had a backstage confrontation, which led to WWE booking a match between the two for next weeks show. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE SmackDown Viewership October 24 vs. October 17, 2025
| Metric | October 17, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1.180 million | 1.147 million | -0.033M | -2.8% |
| P1849 Demo Rating | 0.28 | 0.29 | +0.01 | +3.6% |
Ringside Newswill continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards Saturday Nights Main Event.
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