Viewership Numbers for 11/29 WWE SmackDown – The November 29 episode of WWE SmackDown experienced a significant drop in viewership on the USA Network, drawing 1.341 million viewers, compared to 1.578 million the previous week. The show also posted a 0.40 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from the 0.46 rating on November 22.
The decline can be attributed to heavy competition from major college football games. The Georgia vs. Georgia Tech game, which extended into eight overtimes, drew an impressive 8.4 million viewers and a 1.87 rating in the key demo. Additionally, Nebraska vs. Iowa on NBC pulled in 3.6 million viewers with a 0.73 demo rating, further impacting SmackDown’s performance.
Despite the drop in live viewership, SmackDown’s highlights gained traction on YouTube. Here are the top five most-viewed videos from the episode:
- Roman Reigns and CM Punk will go to war together one time only – 1.3M views
- FULL MATCH: Jacob Fatu def. Jey Uso to win WarGames Advantage – 840K views
- Shinsuke Nakamura returns to action with an explosive new entrance – 531K views
- Women’s WarGames teams engage in out-of-control brawl – 461K views
- Shinsuke Nakamura mists LA Knight after stealing a win from Andrade – 395K views
While the episode faced challenges in live viewership, the digital engagement on YouTube reflects continued fan interest in SmackDown’s major storylines, including Roman Reigns and CM Punk’s alliance, Jacob Fatu’s momentum, and Shinsuke Nakamura’s reinvention.
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Viewership Numbers for 11/29 WWE SmackDown