WWE SmackDown’s November 1, 2024, episode, which aired just before the Crown Jewel event, showed a slight increase in viewership, attracting an average of 1.428 million viewers on the USA Network, according to WrestleNomics. This number reflects a 0.71% rise from the previous week’s 1.418 million viewers. However, the rating in the key 18-49 demographic saw a slight dip, landing at 0.42, which is down 2.33% from last week’s 0.43 rating.
The evening’s main event was a powerhouse matchup featuring Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, also known as “The American Nightmare,” teaming up with “The Viper” Randy Orton to take on Imperium members, WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, aka “The Ring General,” and Ludwig Kaiser. This intense tag team showdown brought significant star power and created excitement leading into Crown Jewel, one of WWE’s major pay-per-view events.
WWE SmackDown remains one of the USA Network’s strongest performers in the Friday night lineup, especially with its consistent appeal to the younger 18-49 demographic. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the events from this week’s SmackDown will impact the highly-anticipated matches at Crown Jewel.
Key Takeaways:
- Viewership: 1.428 million, up by 0.71% from the previous week’s episode.
- 18-49 Rating: 0.42, a slight drop of 2.33% from last week’s 0.43.
- Main Event: Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton vs. Imperium’s GUNTHER and Ludwig Kaiser.
Stay tuned for more updates on the latest WWE SmackDown highlights.
