WWE SmackDown Gets Crushed on Cagematch Again After Pat McAfee Angle

TLDR

The April 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown received a 1.17 rating on Cagematch, making it one of the lowest-rated SmackDown episodes in years. This follows the April 3 episode which scored 0.25, officially the lowest-rated SmackDown ever on the platform. Fan criticism has focused on WWE's creative direction, particularly segments involving Pat McAfee, pacing issues, and match presentation, with WrestleMania 42 just one week away.