8/18 WWE SmackDown And AEW Rampage Viewership Numbers – The ratings for the August 18th episode of WWE SmackDown have been revealed. The show, broadcast on FOX, garnered an average of 2.094 million viewers. This figure is slightly lower than the 2.097 million viewers from the previous week, as reported by Brandon Thurston of WrestleNomics.

In the crucial 18-49 demographic, the show achieved a rating of 0.55, matching the rating from the previous week.

The episode featured notable segments such as Edge vs. Sheamus, the “Grayson Waller Effect” with guest United States Champion Rey Mysterio, and a tag team match involving Bianca Belair & Charlotte Flair vs. IYO SKY & Bayley.

It’s important to consider that SmackDown was competing with the NFL preseason during this particular week. In comparison, the episode from the same week last year recorded 2.084 million viewers and an 18-49 demo rating of 0.47.

Here’s a summary of the viewership and key demo ratings for SmackDown over the past 4 episodes:

• 7/28/23: 2,232,000 viewers – 0.61 key demo rating
• 8/4/23: 2,248,000 viewers – 0.62 key demo rating – SummerSlam go-home show
• 8/11/23: 2,097,000 viewers – 0.55 key demo rating – SummerSlam fallout
• 8/18/23: 2,094,000 viewers – 0.55 key demo rating

AEW Rampage drew 416,000 viewers and a 0.13 rating in the 18-49 demographic in the 10 pm ET timeslot. In comparison, the same timeslot drew 398,000 viewers and a 0.15 rating the previous week. The show from the same week last year amassed 461,000 viewers with an 18-49 demo rating of 0.12.

Matches featured in the program included Toni Storm & Ruby Soho vs. Hikaru Shida & Skye Blue, Rey Fenix vs. Komander, ROH Tag Team Champions Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) vs. Ethan Page & Brother Zay, and Sammy Guevara vs. Jon Cruz.

• 7/28/23: 324,000 viewers – 0.10 key demo rating
• 8/4/23: 434,000 viewers – 0.14 key demo rating
• 8/11/23: 398,000 viewers – 0.15 key demo rating
• 8/18/23: 416,000 viewers – 0.13 key demo rating

8/18 WWE SmackDown And AEW Rampage Viewership Numbers