WWE SmackDown Featuring The Rock & Roman Reigns Staredown Draws Highest Demo Rating Since August 2023

The viewership figure and demo rating for Friday’s (February 2) edition of WWE SmackDown on Fox has been revealed.

Per Wrestlenomics, SmackDown drew 2.469 million viewers. This is down from the January 26 edition that drew 2.475 million viewers.

In the 18-49 demographic, Friday’s episode scored 0.74 rating. This is up from the week prior that scored 0.71 rating.

This is the highest demo rating for the program since the August 25, 2023 episode.

The show featured Cody Rhodes seemingly stepping aside for The Rock to face Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.

Also, Bayley chose WWE Women’s Champion and fellow Damage CTRL member IYO SKY to face at WrestleMania 40 after winning the Women’s Royal Rumble match.

Meanwhile, Kevin Owens beat Austin Theory, and the debuting Tiffany Stratton defeated Michin.

For more information about SmackDown ratings, check out WrestleTalk’s SmackDown ratings tracker.

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