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SmackDown draws 1.162 million viewers for Danhausen-themed episode
WWE SmackDown’s Danhausen-themed October 30 episode drew 1.162 million viewers on USA Network.
That was 5.6% more than the October 23 episode, and its 18-49 rating rose to 0.26 from 0.24.
Despite the increase, both figures were the show’s second-lowest since August 28.
The episode featured Danhausen and three title matches, including Sami Zayn defending the WWE title against Trick Williams.
Compared with the same week in 2025, viewership was up 24.5% and the 18-49 rating was up 30%; that earlier episode faced a World Series game.
The October 30 episode remained below the recent 10-week averages of 1.248 million viewers and a 0.28 rating, and no further developments were specified.
WWE SmackDown drew 1.162 million viewers on USA Network on October 30, 2026.
Viewership rose 5.6% from the previous week, when the show drew 1.1 million viewers.
The episode earned a 0.26 rating among viewers aged 18 to 49, up from 0.24 the week before.
The October 30 audience was the show’s second-lowest since August 28, according to Wrestling Observer.
The episode featured Danhausen and three title matches, including Sami Zayn defending the WWE title against Trick Williams.
- Who
- WWE SmackDown.
- What
- The October 30 episode drew 1.162 million viewers and a 0.26 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- USA Network.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
SmackDown drew 1.1 million viewers and a 0.24 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic.
SmackDown drew 1.162 million viewers and a 0.26 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic.
- Total viewers
- 1.162 million
- 18-to-49 rating
- 0.26
- Network
- USA Network
- Week-over-week viewership change
- Up 5.6%
- Episode date
- October 30, 2026