The latest episode of WWE SmackDown saw a drop in ratings. According to Brandon Thurston of WrestleNomics, the show averaged 2.258 million viewers on FOX, a decrease from 2.320 million viewers.
The show received a 0.59 rating in the crucial 18-49 demographic, down from a 0.63 rating a week ago. SmackDown’s ratings suffered as a result of the night’s strong March Madness competition.
Here’s how the show fared in each demo compared to last week:
* Viewers 18-34 – 0.41 – a week ago: 0.39
* Viewers 18-49 – 0.59 – a week ago: 0.63
* Viewers 25-54 – 0.76 – a week ago: 0.80
* Female viewers 18-49 – 4.2 – a week ago: 4.9
* Male viewers 18-49 – 6.9 – a week ago: 7.9
* Viewers 50+ – 3.1 – a week ago: 3.1