The latest edition of WWE SmackDown was down significantly from the week before as the September 22nd show had 2.115 million viewers, down from last week’s preliminary (2.445 million) and final (2.569 million), respectively.
It is to be noted that last week’s episode featured the surprise appearance of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, unlike this week. And even without any such surprises, SmackDown still managed to draw above two million viewers on the overnights.
In the key 18-49 demo, WWE SmackDown had an 0.58 (758,000 viewers), down from last week’s preliminary of 834,000 viewers in the 18-49 demo. The final rating last week was 0.70.
WWE has announced an Undertaker “1deadMAN SHOW” for Australia in February 2024. The event takes place in Perth, the site of next year’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event.
You can check out the official announcement below:
PERTH…
The @undertaker will bring his 1 deadMAN SHOW to @WestAustralia this February ahead of Elimination Chamber: Perth at @optusstadium! #WWEChamber
Stay tuned for more details, and register for an exclusive presale opportunity ➡️ https://t.co/PSfCcf6VE6 pic.twitter.com/Hosx5kbyuM
— WWE (@WWE) September 23, 2023
John Cena partook in the Kroger Wellness Festival in Cincinnati, OH on Saturday, as you can see below:
What a day and what a crowd today in Cincinnati! Thank you @kroger for allowing me to be a part of the #krogerwellnessfestival. Great questions and energy from our audience and recorded a personal best in burpees! #wellnessforall pic.twitter.com/fFXkaN7RJl
— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2023
And finally, the auction for Edge’s ring gear for his final wrestling match in Toronto is currently underway. The proceeds will go to Sami Zayn’s Sami 4 Syria charity:
The auctions for Edge’s Toronto final event worn tights and ring jacket are now live!
Tights:https://t.co/LUrsN06ym2
Jacket:https://t.co/pYnLjBmKkZ
Edge confirmed that this the first time ever that his gear has been made available.
These are very special items and I feel… pic.twitter.com/koBFhxdwI9— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) September 23, 2023
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The latest episode of WWE SmackDown saw a significant decrease in viewership compared to the previous week. The September 22nd show had 2.115 million viewers, down from last week’s preliminary and final numbers of 2.445 million and 2.569 million, respectively. It is worth noting that last week’s episode featured a surprise appearance by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which may have contributed to the higher viewership. However, even without any such surprises, SmackDown still managed to draw over two million viewers.
In the key 18-49 demographic, WWE SmackDown had an 0.58 rating with 758,000 viewers. This is a decrease from last week’s preliminary rating of 834,000 viewers in the same demographic. The final rating for last week’s episode was 0.70.
Despite the decline in viewership, WWE has announced an Undertaker “1deadMAN SHOW” for Australia in February 2024. The event will take place in Perth, the site of next year’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event. Fans can expect an exciting and memorable show from one of WWE’s most iconic and legendary wrestlers.
In other news, John Cena recently participated in the Kroger Wellness Festival in Cincinnati, OH. Cena expressed his gratitude to Kroger for allowing him to be a part of the event and interact with the audience. He also recorded a personal best in burpees, showcasing his dedication to wellness and fitness.
Additionally, an auction for Edge’s ring gear from his final wrestling match in Toronto is currently underway. The proceeds from the auction will go to Sami Zayn’s Sami 4 Syria charity. This is a unique opportunity for fans to own a piece of wrestling history while supporting a worthy cause.
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