The October 24, 2025 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown had several memorable moments and that included Jade Cargill finally turning heel for the first time in WWE. However, the show still saw a decrease in viewership.
According to Programming Insider, WWE SmackDown averaged 1.147 million viewers on USA Network, down from 1.180 million on October 17, 2025. However, in the crucial P18–49 demographic, the show rose slightly to a 0.29 rating, up from last week’s show.
This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included Jade Cargill turning heel on Tiffany Stratton after she ran down to save Tiffany Stratton from an attack from Kiana James and Giulia. Cargill brutally assaulted Stratton, making it clear she will beat her at Saturday Night’s Main Event for the WWE Women’s Title no matter what.
Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss also had a backstage confrontation, which led to WWE booking a match between the two for next week’s show. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
| Metric | October 17, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1.180 million | 1.147 million | -0.033M | -2.8% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.28 | 0.29 | +0.01 | +3.6% |
Ringside News will continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards Saturday Night’s Main Event.
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