WWE Viewership Rises on SmackDown and NXT in July 2026

The July 17, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown on USA Network attracted an average of 1,243,000 viewers and recorded a 0.21 share among adults 18‑49, a slight increase from the 1,212,000 viewers the week before. The program was the most‑watched cable show that Friday in the key demographic.

The July 21, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on The CW drew 690,000 viewers, up from 531,000 the previous week, with a 0.09 share in the 18‑49 demo. It ranked as the fifth most‑watched open‑air program on Tuesday for that demographic.