4/11 WWE SmackDown Viewership Drops Slightly – The April 11 episode of WWE SmackDown drew an average of 1.551 million viewers, according to data provided by Wrestlenomics. The show also scored a 0.45 rating in the 18–49 key demographic. These numbers represent a slight decline from the previous week’s episode, which averaged 1.578 million viewers and earned a 0.47 demo rating.
Despite the minor dip in ratings, the episode featured several WrestleMania-related developments and storyline progressions as WWE builds toward its biggest weekend of the year.
The show opened with Randy Orton and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis discussing Orton’s road to WrestleMania. Their segment was quickly interrupted by Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga, leading to a confrontation that prompted LA Knight to run in for the save. This led to the announcement of a tag team main event: Orton and Knight vs. Sikoa and Tonga.
In women’s division action, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton picked up a win over Roxanne Perez in a non-title match. Following the bout, Charlotte Flair made a surprise return and attacked Stratton at ringside, adding fuel to their escalating rivalry.
Meanwhile, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria outlasted the field in a gauntlet match to earn a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. The duo will challenge Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the titles at WrestleMania 41.
The night concluded with Randy Orton and LA Knight teaming up to defeat Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga in the main event. However, celebrations were short-lived, as Jacob Fatu made his presence felt by launching a post-match attack on Knight, closing the show on a chaotic note.
SmackDown continues to position key players ahead of WrestleMania 41, with tensions between Orton, Knight, and The Bloodline escalating rapidly.
4/11 WWE SmackDown Viewership Drops Slightly
