WWE SmackDown draws 1.19 million viewers, highest ratings in over a month

On June 19, 2026, WWE SmackDown averaged 1.191 million viewers and earned a 0.25 rating in the key 18‑49 demographic, a 15% increase in total viewership and a 25% rise in the demo compared with the previous week. The episode, featuring the Undisputed WWE Title clash between Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER and multiple King and Queen of the Ring matches, recorded the highest audience for the brand in more than a month and topped the cable 18‑49 chart, finishing first on primetime cable outside of the FIFA World Cup broadcast and the U.S. Open.

Despite the weekly boost, the program remains well below last‑year levels, down 21.9% in overall viewers and 34.2% in the 18‑49 demo since June 2025, with a 43% decline in the demo over the past 12 months. The show was pre‑taped in London and WWE travelled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Night of Champions event, while competing against a World Cup match between Brazil and Haiti that attracted 8.8 million viewers.