The Friday night SmackDown episode continued WWE’s final push towards WrestleMania 41, Friday 18th April 2025.
According to Programming Insider, Smackdown attracted 17.41 million viewers on the US network. This is a sharp rise from the 1551 million won on April 11th. With a demographic of 18-49, the show scored a rating of 0.55 from 0.45 last week.
WWE Smackdown April 18th, 2025: Viewers and Highlights
This Friday Night episode of SmackDown featured American nightmare turning their backs on John Cena after Cody Rhodes and John Cena engaged in yet another word war, slamming the devastating Crossroads.
DIY won the WWE Tag Team title after a lot of chaos and shenanigans. This and many other moments happened all night long for fans to enjoy.
WWE SmackDown Viewer Trends and Comparison
| metric | April 18, 2025 | April 11, 2025 | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total viewers | 1741 million | 1.551 million | +12.2% |
| 18–49 Demo Evaluation | 0.55 | 0.45 | +22.2% |
Ringside News will continue to provide the latest audience data and critical developments from Smackdown on Friday night, as WWE is building momentum towards the WrestleMania 41 this year.
