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WWE SmackDown viewership declines to 1.12 million viewers
WWE SmackDown recorded an average of 1,124,000 viewers during its August 28, 2026, broadcast on USA Network. This represents a 12.2% decrease in total viewership compared to the previous week and marks one of the lower audience totals for the summer season.
The program saw a significant decline in its key 18-49 demographic, posting a 0.23 rating, which is a 28.1% drop from the prior week. This performance ties the show's lowest rating since mid-July.
Despite the dip in television viewership, live attendance remained strong. The episode, which featured segments including a triple threat match interrupted by Sami Zayn, drew 10,550 fans to the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This attendance figure exceeded the turnout of WWE's previous two visits to the venue.
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Cleveland · Rocket Arena · Sami Zayn · USA Network · WWE
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- [● 3 SOURCES] WWE SmackDown averaged 1,124,000 viewers on August 28, 2026. www.solowrestling.com · www.f4wonline.com · www.wrestlinginc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The episode was broadcast from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. www.wrestlinginc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ticket sales for the episode reached 10,550 fans. www.wrestlinginc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Total viewership fell by 12.2% compared to the previous week. www.f4wonline.com · www.wrestlinginc.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The show recorded a 0.23 rating in the 18-49 demographic. www.solowrestling.com · www.f4wonline.com · www.wrestlinginc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 18-49 demographic rating decreased by 28.1% from the prior week. www.f4wonline.com · www.wrestlinginc.com