WWE SmackDown Ratings Rise for June 20 Episode, Tops Cable for the Night – WWE SmackDown saw a notable increase in viewership on June 20, drawing 1.524 million viewers on the USA Network, according to Programming Insider. This marks a solid uptick from the 1.401 million viewers the show pulled the previous Friday.
In the coveted 18–49 demographic, SmackDown held steady with a 0.38 rating, identical to the number posted for the June 6 broadcast. The show once again finished first on cable for the evening, continuing WWE’s strong Friday night performance despite the absence of FOX due to the network transition period.
This particular episode benefited from high anticipation surrounding the ongoing feud between John Cena and CM Punk, which dominated online engagement following the broadcast.
Top 5 Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (6/20) Videos on YouTube:
- FULL SEGMENT: John Cena recreates CM Punk’s famous “pipebomb” — 2.1M views
- Jimmy Uso helps Jacob Fatu repel Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo onslaught — 1.4M views
- FULL MATCH: John Cena hits CM Punk with the AA through a table — 1.3M views
- Ron Killings calls out John Cena after attacking Kit Wilson — 618K views
- Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed’s ambush on LA Knight backfires — 514K views
The Cena–Punk storyline appears to be a key driver behind the viewership spike, with three of the top five videos directly related to their current feud. Notably, Cena’s recreation of Punk’s iconic 2011 promo topped the chart with more than 2 million views, reflecting strong fan engagement ahead of their title match at Night of Champions.
WWE SmackDown Ratings Rise for June 20 Episode, Tops Cable for the Night
