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Just like with Monday Night Raw, viewership was delayed for this week’s episode of SmackDown Live due to the hurricane in Florida. And, just like with Raw, when news came in it was good.
Indeed, this week’s show garnered 2.75 million viewers, up big from last week’s 2.58 million.
That’s the most viewers who have tuned in for the blue brand dating back to just after WrestleMania 33 in April. WWE gave them good reason, with Vince McMahon returning to television and three championship matches (though there was only one title change). It’s unlikely that many will stick around next week but they’re already promoting yet another title match.
Here’s how SmackDown Live has done throughout the year:
Sept. 5 - 2.58 million
Aug. 29 - 2.45 million
Aug. 22 - 2.69 million
Aug. 15 - 2.53 million
Aug. 8 - 2.58 million
Aug. 1 - 2.57 million
July 25 - 2.54 million
July 18 - 2.55 million
July 11 - 2.47 million
July 4 - 2.32 million
June 27 - 2.60 million
June 20 - 2.6 million
June 13 - 2.072 million
June 6 - 2.349 million
May 30 - 2.35 million
May 23 - 2.33 million
May 16 - 2.175 million
May 9 - 2.348 million
May 2 - 2.3 million
April 25 - 2.49 million
April 18 - 2.54 million
April 11 - 3.11 million
April 4 - 2.89 million
March 29 - 2.7 million
March 21 - 2.65 million
March 14 - 2.63 million
March 7 - 2.74 million
February 28 - 2.57 million
Feb. 21 - 2.79 million
Feb. 14 - 2.63 million
Feb. 7 - 2.63 million
Jan. 31 - 2.82 million
Jan. 24 - 2.56 million
Jan. 17 - 2.65 million
Jan. 10 -2.53 million
Jan. 3 - 2.59 million
For complete results and the live blog for SmackDown this week click here. To read a complete recap and review of all the night’s events click here. For a full playlist of the show click here.