WWE SmackDown Sees Slight Viewership Dip on June 13 Amid NBA Finals Competition – The June 13 episode of WWE SmackDown drew 1.401 million viewers on the USA Network, according to Programming Insider. This marks a slight decline from the June 6 episode, which brought in 1.424 million viewers.
In the key 18–49 demographic, SmackDown posted a 0.38 rating, also down from the previous week’s 0.43. The drop comes as the show faced heavy competition from Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. That broadcast aired on ABC and dominated the night with 9.4 million viewers and a 2.66 rating in the same demo.
Despite the ratings dip, WWE generated strong engagement on digital platforms, particularly YouTube, where several key segments from the June 13 episode drew significant traffic. The most-watched video was the full segment featuring Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and LA Knight confronting John Cena, which amassed 1.8 million views. Other top-performing clips included:
- Ron “The Truth” Killings jumps John Cena TWICE – 952K views
- Randy Orton advances in the King Of The Ring tournament – 865K views
- Jacob Fatu issues a dire threat to Solo Sikoa and Mateo – 820K views
- Cody Rhodes wins in quest to become King Of The Ring – 632K views
The numbers reflect continued fan interest in top stars like Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Jacob Fatu, even as traditional TV viewership faced pressure from major live sports competition.
WWE SmackDown Sees Slight Viewership Dip on June 13 Amid NBA Finals Competition
