WWE Smackdown Ratings Report (5/10): Viewership and key demo rating for King and Queen of the Ring matches, yearly average, comparison to last two years

Last Friday’s (5/10) episode of WWE Smackdown on Fox broadcast network averaged 2.128 million viewers, down from 2.1487 million the previous week. It was the lowest viewership level of 2024. One year ago this week it drew 2.149 million viewers.

• Through 19 weeks this year, Smackdown averaged 2.370 million viewers.
• Through 19 weeks last year, Smackdown averaged 2.334 million viewers.
• Through 19 weeks two years ago, Smackdown averaged 2.153 million viewers.

In the key 18-49 demo, it drew a 0.62 rating, up from 0.60 the prior week.

• Through 19 weeks this year, Smackdown has averaged a 0.67 rating.
• Through 19 weeks last year, Smackdown averaged a 0.60 rating.
• Through 19 weeks two years ago, Smackdown averaged a 0.53 rating.

The following matches were advertised…

• Randy Orton vs. A.J. Styles – King of the Ring Tournament Match
• Baron Corbin vs. Carmelo Hayes – King of the Ring Tournament Match
• Angelo Dawkins vs. Tama Tonga – King of the Ring Tournament Match
• Bianca Belair vs. Candice LeRae – Queen of the Ring Tournament Match
• Jade Cargill vs. Piper Niven – Queen of the Ring Tournament Match
• Naomi vs. Nia Jax – Queen of the Ring Tournament Match