WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage Experience Significant Ratings Drops on November 15 – The November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown averaged 1.234 million viewers on the USA Network, marking a 19.7% decrease from the prior week. This figure represents the lowest viewership for SmackDown since its return to USA Network earlier this year and its smallest total since November 24, 2023, when the show aired on FS1.
In the key 18-49 demographic, SmackDown scored a 0.32 rating, reflecting a 31.9% decline compared to last week. This is the lowest demo rating since SmackDown’s return to USA and the weakest since the “Best of 2023” episode in December last year.
The show faced stiff competition from the early portion of Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing special, which reportedly peaked at 60 million households worldwide. However, much of that viewership likely occurred after SmackDown ended, and detailed hourly data for SmackDown has not yet been released.
Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (11/15) Videos on YouTube
- The Bloodline & Bronson Reed ambush Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn & The Usos (1.1M views)
- Roman Reigns finds Paul Heyman’s phone number disconnected (559K views)
- Shinsuke Nakamura makes a stunning return (400K views)
- Cody Rhodes demands Kevin Owens get the beatdown he deserves (371K views)
- Tommaso Ciampa causes DQ in Motor City Machine Guns title match (345K views)
AEW Rampage Also Sees Ratings Decline
AEW Rampage did not fare much better, drawing just 186,000 viewers, a sharp drop from the 237,000 viewers on November 8. The episode also recorded a 0.06 rating in the 18-49 demo, slightly down from the 0.07 rating the prior week.
Most AEW Rampage (11/15) Videos on YouTube
- High Flying ACTION! Ricochet battles Top Flight’s Dante Martin! (82K views)
- The Conglomeration’s Mark Briscoe takes on Premier Athlete’s Ariya Daivari! (45K views)
- Could Top Flight’s Leila Grey hold off Hikaru Shida’s momentum? (39K views)
- Rocky Romero vs Komander FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! (24K views)
Both shows faced strong competition on November 15, contributing to these drops. SmackDown’s steep decline is particularly notable as WWE adjusts to challenges in maintaining viewership during high-profile sports and entertainment events. Meanwhile, Rampage continues to struggle with consistency in its audience numbers.
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WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage Experience Significant Ratings Drops on November 15
