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WWE SmackDown Viewership Dips Slightly for October 2 Episode, Demo Rating Holds Steady
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WWE SmackDown Viewership Dips Slightly for October 2 Episode, Demo Rating Holds Steady

The October 2, 2026 episode of SmackDown drew 1.250 million viewers on USA Network, a small decline from the previous week, while the 18-49 demo rating remained in line with recent numbers.

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WWE SmackDown’s October 2, 2026 episode drew 1.250 million viewers on USA Network, according to figures reported by Wrestlenomics and relayed by Fightful. That total is down slightly from the 1.263 million viewers the show pulled in on September 25, 2026.

In the key 18-49 demographic, Friday’s broadcast scored a 0.27 rating, which Fightful noted is in line with the show’s recent performance in that measure.

The modest dip in overall viewership comes alongside a stable demo number, suggesting SmackDown’s audience composition held steady week over week even as the raw viewer count softened slightly.

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