Subhojeet Mukherjee on May 19, 2025
WWE SmackDown viewership and key demo numbers are in for the May 16, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown on USA Network, with the audience easing back modestly.
According to Wrestlenomics, WWE SmackDown on May 16, 2025 drew 1,290,000 viewers on USA Network, with a 0.36 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the May 9, 2025 episode drew 1,345,000 viewers with a 0.35 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, a decrease of ↓ 55,000 viewers and up by ↑ 0.01 in the demo.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on USA Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership.
WWE SmackDown Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | May 9, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1,345,000 | 1,290,000 | ↓ -55,000 | ↓ -4.1% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.35 | 0.36 | ↑ +0.01 | ↑ +2.9% |
WWE SmackDown Year-to-Date Performance (2025)
| Metric | 2025 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,426,500 | 1,290,000 | ↓ -136,500 | ↓ -9.6% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.40 | 0.36 | ↓ -0.04 | ↓ -9.8% |
WWE SmackDown Month-to-Date Performance (May 2025)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,347,000 | 1,290,000 | ↓ -57,000 | ↓ -4.2% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.36 | 0.36 | ↓ 0.00 | ↓ -0% |
WWE SmackDown 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,365,000 | 1,290,000 | ↓ -75,000 | ↓ -5.5% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.37 | 0.36 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -1.4% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 1,426,500 |
| Highest Viewership | 1,578,000 (January 31, 2025) |
| Lowest Viewership | 1,290,000 (May 16, 2025) |
| Average 18–49 Demo | 0.40 |
| Weeks Above 1,000,000 Viewers | 20 |
| Weeks Below 1,000,000 Viewers | 0 |
Viewership Range (Last 12 Months)
| Highest | January 31, 2025 | 1,578,000 |
| Lowest | May 16, 2025 | 1,290,000 |
| Difference | — | 288,000 |
Recent 4-Week Trend
| Week | Viewers | 18–49 Demo |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1,290,000 | 0.36 |
| May 9, 2025 | 1,345,000 | 0.35 |
| May 2, 2025 | 1,406,000 | 0.37 |
| April 25, 2025 | 1,419,000 | 0.38 |
4-Week Average: 1,365,000 viewers
Largest Weekly Viewership Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Largest Increase | January 31, 2025 | +123,000 |
| Largest Drop | January 10, 2025 | -92,000 |
Highest Viewership of 2025: 1,578,000 (January 31, 2025)
Lowest Viewership of 2025: 1,290,000 (May 16, 2025)
Ringside News will continue to monitor WWE SmackDown as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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