WWE SmackDown Viewership for April 18 Sees Massive Increase as Cody Rhodes Stands Tall Over John Cena

The April 18, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown continued WWE’s final push toward WrestleMania 41, featuring key storyline progression and heated moments as it was the final episode of the show before WrestleMania 41.

According to Programming Insider, SmackDown drew 1.741 million viewers on the USA Network, a sharp rise from the 1.551 million the show earned on April 11. In the 18–49 demographic, the show scored a 0.55 rating — up from last week’s 0.45.

WWE SmackDown April 18, 2025: Viewership and Highlights

This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes and John Cena engage in yet another war of words and it featured The American Nightmare standing tall over John Cena after hitting a devastating Cross Rhodes.

DIY also ended up winning the WWE Tag Team Titles after a lot of chaos and shenanigans. This and many other moments took place throughout the night for fans to enjoy.

WWE SmackDown Viewership Trends and Comparison

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.