WWE SmackDown Viewership Stays Even On 5/30, Demo Rises
WWE SmackDown's viewership surprisingly stayed even on May 30, despite no competition from the NHL and NBA Playoffs.
According to Wrestlenomics, SmackDown averaged 1.383 million viewers on Friday. The show drew a 0.34 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership stayed even with last week's episode, when an average of 1.383 million viewers tuned in. The demo slightly rose from last week's show (0.33 rating in the same demographic).
What happened on WWE SmackDown this week?
This week's show kicked off with a promo from Bianca Belair. She was interrupted by Naomi, who was eventually interrupted and attacked by Jade Cargill.
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Naomi defeated Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in a triple threat match to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
Elsewhere on the show, Andrade defeated Carmelo Hayes and Jacob Fatu in a triple threat match to qualify for the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match.
In the closing segment of the evening, John Cena and Logan Paul interrupted Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso's promo, and the four men brawled to end the show.
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