In a surprising turn of events, WWE SmackDown’s winning streak in the Friday night ratings has come to an end. The Valentine’s Day edition of the show saw a decrease in viewership and ratings, marking its worst performance of the year so far. The live sporting event that bested SmackDown this time was ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.
The Feb. 14 episode of SmackDown drew an average of 1,384,000 viewers and a .42 rating among 18-49 year olds, down 8% from the previous week in overall viewers and 12.5% in the demo. This marks a significant decline from the show’s usual performance.
Despite this setback, WWE is expected to bounce back and reclaim the top spot in the ratings this week. With ongoing changes such as moving from FOX to the USA Network and adding a third hour to the show, SmackDown continues to evolve and attract viewers.
While the exact reason for the drop in ratings on Valentine’s Day is unclear, WWE fans can expect an exciting comeback from SmackDown in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on the show’s performance and ratings.
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