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WWE SmackDown Viewership and Ratings Report: November 1, 2024

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The November 1, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown experienced a slight increase in overall viewership but saw a minor decline in the key 18-49 demographic rating. According to Wrestlenomics, the show garnered an average of 1,428,000 viewers, marking a 1% rise from the previous week’s figures. However, the 18-49 demographic rating dipped to 0.42, down from 0.43 on October 25.

Performance Compared to Recent Averages

When compared to the trailing four-week average, both metrics showed a decline. Overall viewership decreased by 4%, while the key demographic rating fell by 7%. Despite these drops, SmackDown secured the #2 spot in primetime for the night in the 18-49 demographic, trailing only the NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets, which achieved a 0.47 rating.

Segment-by-Segment Viewership Analysis

The episode commenced with a viewership of 1.34 million in the first quarter-hour. The audience peaked during the 9 PM segment, which featured a live promo by Roman Reigns and The Usos, alongside a backstage interaction between the Motor City Machine Guns and A-Town Down Under, drawing 1.58 million viewers. The final quarter-hour, showcasing a segment with Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Gunther, concluded with 1.48 million viewers.

Impact of Pre-Taped Broadcast

This particular episode was pre-taped at the Barclays Center in New York on October 25, as WWE talent traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Crown Jewel event. The pre-taped nature of the show may have influenced viewership dynamics. The subsequent episode of WWE Raw was also pre-taped following the Crown Jewel event. Looking ahead, the upcoming SmackDown is scheduled to air live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

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