Programming Insider has shared the preliminary overnight figures for the December 22nd episode of WWE SmackDown which aired via tape delay on FOX. The show was taped last week due to the holiday weekend.
WWE SmackDown averaged 2.013 million viewers, down from the 2.155 million viewers for last week’s live broadcast.
For comparison, the final viewership for the December 15th show was 2.24 million viewers.
WWE SmackDown drew an overnight rating of 0.50 in the P18-49 key ratings demo, identical to the preliminary rating for last week’s show. The final rating for last week was 0.55.
The December 29 edition of WWE SmackDown will be a “Best Of” episode. The show will be back in its live format in two weeks for the New Year’s Revolution special on January 5.
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The December 22nd episode of WWE SmackDown, which aired on FOX via tape delay, saw a slight decrease in viewership compared to the previous week’s live broadcast. According to preliminary overnight figures shared by Programming Insider, the show averaged 2.013 million viewers, down from 2.155 million viewers.
In comparison, the final viewership for the December 15th episode was 2.24 million viewers. This decline in viewership could be attributed to the holiday weekend and the fact that the episode was pre-recorded.
The overnight rating for WWE SmackDown in the key demographic of P18-49 remained consistent with the previous week’s preliminary rating of 0.50. However, the final rating for last week’s episode was slightly higher at 0.55.
It is worth noting that the December 29th edition of WWE SmackDown will be a “Best Of” episode, featuring highlights from previous shows. The show will return to its live format in two weeks for the New Year’s Revolution special on January 5.
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Overall, while WWE SmackDown experienced a slight dip in viewership for its December 22nd episode, it remains a popular show among wrestling enthusiasts. With upcoming special episodes and live broadcasts, fans can look forward to exciting moments and storylines in the world of WWE.