Viewership Numbers for 8/16 WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage – WWE SmackDown on August 23 attracted 2.050 million viewers, a slight decline from the 2.252 million viewers it garnered on August 16. The show also experienced a slight drop in the key 18 to 49 demographic, posting a 0.56 rating compared to the previous week’s 0.61. This decrease can likely be attributed to the competition from the NFL preseason, which tends to draw significant viewership.
Meanwhile, AEW Rampage on August 23 drew 290,000 viewers, down slightly from the 295,000 viewers on August 16. Despite the small dip in overall viewership, the show maintained its 0.10 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, consistent with the previous week’s performance.
Both WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage faced tough competition from NFL preseason action, which likely contributed to the minor declines in viewership.
Top 5 Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (8/23) Videos on YouTube
– Solo Sikoa, The Bloodline gloat after destroying Roman Reigns (521K views)
– The Bloodline thwart #DIY’s attempt to help The Street Profits (380K views)
– FULL MATCH: Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens vs. A-Town Down Under (333K views)
– Kevin Owens’ history of backstabbing his friends (232K views)
– LA Knight retains U.S. Title against Santos Escobar (226K views)
Top 5 Most AEW Rampage (8/23) Videos on YouTube
– The Conglomeration BATTLE Brian Cage, Johnny TV & Beast Mortos! (53K views)
– Mina Shirakawa returns to AEW Rampage vs Robyn Renegade! (51K views)
– Marshall & Ross Von Erich face off against The Outrunners! (40K views)
– Gates of Agony IMPOSE AGONY AND PAIN on Iron Savages! (27K views)
Viewership Numbers for 8/16 WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage