TheNovember 14, 2025 edition WWE Friday Night SmackDownhad several memorable moments and that included Zack Ryder making his shocking return to the blue brand during the show. Unsurprisingly, the show saw an increase in viewership as well.
According to Programming Insider, Friday Night SmackDown averaged 1.158 million viewers on USA Network, up from the 1.141 million viewers recorded on November 7, 2025.
In the P1849 demographic, the show drew a 0.27 rating, a slight increase from last weeks 0.26. SmackDown finished second on cable for the night, trailing Clemson vs. Louisville on ESPN, which drew 2.564 million viewers and a 0.53 demo rating.
WWE SmackDown November 14, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode ofFriday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Zack Ryder making his unexpected return to the blue brand as he squared off against LA Knight in the Last Time Is Now tournament. However, he failed to beat LA Knight in the end.
Drew McIntyre also blatantly ignored his suspension and ended up joining the Vision for the Survivor Series WarGames match. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE SmackDown Viewership November 14 vs. November 7, 2025
| Metric | November 7, 2025 | November 14, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1.141 million | 1.158 million | +17,000 | +1.5% |
| P1849 Demo Rating | 0.26 | 0.27 | +0.01 | +3.8% |
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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