The November 7, 2025 edition WWE Friday Night SmackDownhad several memorable moments and that included Drew McIntyre getting suspended after interfering in Cody Rhodes and Aleister Blacks match. In fact, the show saw an increase in viewership as well.
According to Dave Meltzer, SmackDown averaged 1.14 million viewers on USA Network, up from the 933,000 viewers recorded on October 31, 2025. In the coveted P1849 rating, the show saw a 0.26 rating, an increase from last weeks 0.20 rating.
Meltzer explained that this was an expected rebound from the Halloween numbers, which were lower due to the holiday and competition. Meltzer added that this viewership is within the normal range moving forward, with SmackDown finishing second on cable behind the UNC vs. Kansas college basketball game on ESPN.
WWE SmackDown November 7, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Nick Aldis suspending Drew McIntyre after the Scottish Warrior interfered in Cody Rhodes and Aleister Blacks non-title match, where McIntyre attacked a referee and ruined the bout.
Lash Legend also made her appearance on the show as she attacked Alexa Bliss and helped Nia Jax defeat Charlotte Flair, thus aligning herself with the Irresistible Force.
WWE SmackDown Viewership November 7 vs. October 31, 2025
| Metric | October 31, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 933,000 | 1.14 million | +207,000 | +22.2% |
| P1849 Demo Rating | 0.20 | 0.26 | +0.06 | +30% |
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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