
WWE Smackdown Viewership & Ratings Report: 2/6/2026
WWE SmackDown drew its highest viewership of the year on February 6, 2026, despite competing against the Opening Ceremonies for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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WWE SmackDown drew its highest viewership of the year on February 6, 2026, despite competing against the Opening Ceremonies for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

A former WWE Champion has stated that his current goal is to pass on knowledge from his experiences with stars from previous generations. The wrestler wants to share what he has learned throughout his career.

WWE announced on February 11, 2026 that Brock Lesnar will return to Monday Night RAW on February 23, live from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, following his performance at the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. At the Royal Rumble, Lesnar eliminated Oba Femi after the two had a face-off, with Femi lasting nearly 40 minutes before being suplexed out, though Lesnar was subsequently eliminated by Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, a rumored WrestleMania 42 match between Lesnar and Oba Femi is not confirmed as a "done deal" despite their Royal Rumble encounter.

Royce Keys visited WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut on February 10 to film an episode of "What's Your Story?" alongside Stephanie McMahon, according to Fightful Select. WrestleVotes reports that Keys is expected to appear on this week's Friday Night SmackDown in Dallas after making his WWE debut as entry No. 14 in the Royal Rumble following his departure from AEW.

WWE SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis has praised AJ Styles, calling him the "Greatest Of The Generation." Aldis specifically credited Styles for providing early support during their time together in TNA Wrestling.

A WWE star has opened up about self-criticism, revealing that they watch their past matches as a learning process.

The Miz defended JBL against long-standing WWE bullying accusations during an appearance on the Six Feet Under podcast on February 11, 2026. Miz stated that JBL actually took him aside to offer encouragement and advice during his early WWE years, while blaming midcard wrestlers who "weren't in top spots" for the rough treatment he received as a "Real World" rookie. His comments contrast with previous accusations against JBL, including statements from former WWE star Val Venis who called JBL "the biggest bully in the locker room" during a 2022 interview.

Two former TNA Wrestling names reflected on AJ Styles' time in TNA Wrestling and shared their thanks after the WWE star's final match. The former TNA wrestlers explored Styles' history with the promotion.

Jacy Jayne revealed that WWE kept her and other surprise entrants quarantined in their Saudi Arabia hotel for nearly a week to prevent her Royal Rumble debut from leaking. Speaking on Busted Open After Dark on February 10, 2026, Jayne said she was only allowed to use the hotel gym and dining area while being restricted from exploring Saudi Arabia during her stay. Jayne made her surprise debut as entrant #24 in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble on January 31 in Riyadh, where she was eliminated by Sol Ruca.

The Undertaker criticized modern WWE stars on his Six Feet Under podcast, stating they lack the "edge" and "grit" that comes from real-life struggle and hardship. He reflected on his own difficult journey breaking into wrestling, including sleeping in his car and working club security to pay for wrestling school, arguing that such adversity shaped the mental toughness wrestlers brought to their performances. While acknowledging improvements in WWE's training system, The Undertaker believes the absence of genuine struggle is visible in today's wrestling product.

David Finlay appears to have concluded his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling after over a decade with the company, delivering what looked like a farewell at The New Beginning in Osaka on February 11, 2026. According to reports, Finlay's name has been discussed internally at WWE, with sources suggesting the company may be laying groundwork through his younger brother Uriah Connors in NXT, while AEW is also reportedly in talks about a potential dual contract that would allow him to work primarily in the U.S. while still making NJPW appearances. Finlay's NJPW contract expired at the end of January, though he continued fulfilling obligations while considering his options.

Brie Bella revealed that she didn't originally plan to perform the "Yes Kicks" during her return at the Royal Rumble last month. The former WWE star ultimately did perform Daniel Bryan's signature kicks during the match despite not initially intending to do so.