6/12 WWE SmackDown Viewership Rises For Backlash Go-Home Show
SmackDown’s viewership is back up over two million.
According to overnight numbers released by Showbuzz Daily, the June 12 episode of SmackDown averaged 2.016 million viewers, up from last week’s 1.935 million viewers.
In the 18-49 demographic, the show drew a 0.5 rating, matching last week’s number. Between ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, and NBC, SmackDown fell behind in viewership to such shows as Shark Tank, 20/20, MacGyver, Magnum PI, and Blue Bloods. The show also drew a 0.65 rating in the 25-54 demographic.
Hourly Breakdown:
Hour 1: 2.036 million viewers, 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic
Hour 2: 1.996 million viewers, 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic
Top 5 Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (6/12) Videos On YouTube:
Jeff Hardy splashes Sheamus with an unsavory surprise (335,000 views)
Bayley & Sasha Banks throw epic “Championship Friendship Celebration” (320,000 views)
Braun Strowman & Heavy Machinery vs. Dolph Ziggler, Miz & John Morrison (242,000 views)
Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles – Intercontinental Championship Match (240,000 views)
Otis & Tucker reunite backstage for some pre-match training (163,000 views)
If you missed any of the action from SmackDown, check out Fightful’s full report on the show and listen to the post-show podcast for a complete review of all the action.
For a full breakdown on viewership numbers from various wrestling programs, check out Fightful’s resources page.
