In the key 18-49 demographic, Friday's SmackDown recorded a 0.25 rating, an increase from the 0.22 rating posted the prior week. The program finished as the top-rated show on cable for the night.
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WWE SmackDown Viewership Drops For Taped Episode, Still Leads Cable Ratings
The July 3rd episode of WWE SmackDown saw a decrease in viewership compared to the previous week's broadcast. Despite the drop, the show managed to top the night's cable ratings.
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