WWE SmackDown Viewership Rises; AEW Rampage Hits Low

On November 1, WWE SmackDown attracted 1.428 million viewers, a slight increase from the previous week, although its 18-49 demographic rating dipped to 0.42. The show faced competition from an NBA game that garnered 1.396 million viewers. In contrast, AEW Rampage suffered a steep decline, pulling in just 172,000 viewers and a 0.05 rating in the same demographic, marking the lowest viewership in its history. This drop of 29% compared to the previous week was exacerbated by competing sports events, including the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets game. SmackDown ranked second among all programming that night, while Rampage fell to #28 in prime-time cable rankings. The viewership figures reflect ongoing challenges for AEW Rampage in maintaining audience engagement in a competitive landscape.