Friday Night SmackDown continued its dominance as WWE’s flagship show with another action-packed episode on February 28, 2025. With Elimination Chamber just around the corner, this week’s show delivered major storyline developments, and now the viewership numbers are in.
According to Programming Insider, WWE SmackDown drew 1.731 million viewers on the USA Network, reflecting a slight decrease from last week’s 1.736 million viewers (-0.3%). The 18-49 demographic rating increased slightly, securing a 0.52 rating, up from last week’s 0.51 rating.
SmackDown remains one of WWE’s most consistent performers, with its ten-week rolling average now at 1.729 million viewers.
This week’s episode featured The Rock revealing the “Cody’s Soul” belt to close out the show ahead of the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, as The American Nightmare was certainly shocked.
Logan Paul also made his way out to a fake John Cena entrance that definitely angered everyone in attendance in Toronto.
Metric | February 28, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | Change |
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Total Viewers | 1.731 million | 1.736 million | -0.3% |
18-49 Demo Rating | 0.52 | 0.51 | +2% |
25-54 Demo Rating | 0.66 | — | N/A |
Ten-Week Rolling Avg. | 1.729 million | — | N/A |
Ringside News will continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards WrestleMania 41 this year.