SmackDown Viewership: December 20 Show Sees Drop in Ratings and Key Demo

One Big Thing

WWE SmackDown’s December 20 episode posted lower numbers across the board, drawing 2.326 million viewers and a 0.37 rating in the key demographic.

By the Numbers

• Total viewership: 2.326 million (down from 2.530 million last week)
• 18-49 demographic rating: 0.37 (down from 0.47)
• Week-over-week decline: 204,000 viewers

Show Highlights

• Braun Strowman confrontation with Grayson Waller
• Johnny Gargano defeated Alex Shelley in singles action
• Multiple storyline developments leading into upcoming events

Why It Matters

The ratings drop comes at a critical time as WWE heads into the holiday season and builds toward the Royal Rumble. These numbers help WWE executives and FOX assess the show’s performance and make programming decisions.

Looking Ahead

WWE continues to adjust its programming strategy to maintain viewer engagement during the competitive holiday television season. Next week’s episode will be crucial in determining if this decline represents a trend or a one-week dip.

What factors do you think contributed to this week’s ratings decrease, and what changes would you like to see WWE make to boost viewership? Share your thoughts in the comments below.