WWE SmackDown Sees Ratings Boost with Hogan Tribute – The July 25 episode of WWE SmackDown drew a strong increase in viewership, pulling in 1.707 million viewers on the USA Network. This marks a notable rise from the 1.546 million viewers recorded on July 18, and is the highest viewership the blue brand has posted since April 18, 2025.

In the key 18–49 demographic, SmackDown scored a 0.48 rating—up from the previous week’s 0.45. That figure represents the show’s best performance in the demo since April 25, 2025.

Friday’s show continued WWE’s build toward SummerSlam, featuring a special tribute to the legendary Hulk Hogan. The tribute included a 10-bell salute that became the most-viewed segment from the night on YouTube, racking up 2.6 million views.

Other highlights included appearances from top stars such as Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, Roxanne Perez, Alexa Bliss, and more. Storylines advanced with key matches and segments setting the stage for major SummerSlam developments.

The most-watched YouTube clips from the July 25 SmackDown episode were:

1. WWE pays tribute to Hulk Hogan with 10-bell salute – 2.6 million views
2. The MFTs stand tall over Jacob Fatu – 748K views
3. FULL SEGMENT: Jelly Roll and Randy Orton invade “Impaulsive TV” – 534K views
4. Nick Aldis announces epic Six-Pack TLC Match for SummerSlam – 510K views
5. Cody Rhodes wants to beat the real John Cena at SummerSlam – 456K views

SmackDown’s steady momentum continues as WWE pushes toward SummerSlam in August, delivering compelling content and strong star power along the way.

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WWE SmackDown Sees Ratings Boost with Hogan Tribute

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