It’s good news for the blue brand this week as the WWE SmackDown viewership has risen slightly following Goldberg’s return to the company.
According to a report by Showbuzz Daily, the February 21 episode of the show averaged 2.49 million viewers, which is a slight increase from last week’s 2.481 million viewers. This week’s episode was the fourth-most watched show of 2020 so far, making it a positive night for WWE SmackDown.
The show was heavily promoted ahead of time with the return of both the Bella Twins and Goldberg, as well as number one contenders match between Carmella and Naomi.
Hourly Breakdown:
Hour 1: 2.542 million viewers, 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic
Hour 2: 2.438 million viewers, 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic