– This week’s WWE Smackdown “season premiere” drew 1.987 million viewers which was down from last week’s 2,087 million viewers. This week’s episode drew 1.978 million viewers in the first hour and 1.995 million viewers in the second hour with a .5 18-49 demo.
– Braun Strowman commented on his loss to Roman Reigns during this week’s WWE Smackdown:
Right now busting my ass in the gym to get better. I have to remind the moron Michael Cole that I never tapped out. Did I get choked out yes!!! But I would have let Roman take my life before I would have tapped out! And I’m not ashamed to admit it!! #TheMonsterWillAlwaysRise
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) October 17, 2020
