WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event returned to NBC on May 24, 2025, with a night filled with nostalgia and hard-hitting action. The show was headlined by Cody Rhodes’ return, bringing a classic big-fight feel to network television.
According to Jed I. Goodman, the episode pulled in 1.969 million viewers, making it the most-watched edition since the special relaunched in December 2024. This is a significant jump from the previous special on January 25, which drew 1.494 million viewers.
In the 18–49 key demographic, the show earned a 0.54 rating, also up from the 0.33 recorded earlier this year.
These numbers do not include Peacock streaming figures, which could add more to WWE’s overall reach, especially with premium live event promotion driving digital traffic.
The night was full of drama, as it saw Cody Rhodes make his shocking return at the end of the show to save Jey Uso from John Cena and Logan Paul, which marked Rhodes’ first appearance since WrestleMania 41.
Damian Priest also defeated Drew McIntyre in a brutal steel cage match, which saw Priest use a conchairto on the Scottish Warrior before he walked out of the cage for the win. The episode also featured several other standout matches, keeping fans entertained throughout the evening.
Date | Viewers (P2+) | P18–49 Rating | Change in Viewers | Change in Demo |
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Jan 25, 2025 | 1.494 million | 0.33 | — | — |
May 24, 2025 | 1.969 million | 0.54 | ▲ +475,000 | ▲ +0.21 |
Ringside News will continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments as WWE builds momentum heading into Money in the Bank.
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