The last episode of WWE SmackDown in September 2026, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, saw stable overall viewership but a dip in key demographic ratings. According to Wrestlenomics, the show averaged 1,263,000 viewers on September 25, slightly above the four-week average of 1,227,000. However, the crucial 18-49 age group rating declined from 0.29 on September 18 to 0.27. Over the past month, SmackDown has consistently drawn between 1.22 million and 1.3 million viewers, with ratings hovering close to the 0.29 mark.
The September 25 episode featured two Money in the Bank qualifying matches—one for women and one for men. Lash Legend won the women’s match, while CM Punk triumphed over GUNTHER and Finn Balor in the men’s main event qualifier. The show opened intensely with Trick Williams retaining the men’s United States title against Baron Corbin in a steel cage match. Additionally, Cody Rhodes declared his intention to reclaim the world title and issued a warning to Randy Orton.
Fan Take: This steady viewership combined with engaging matches signals that WWE is successfully maintaining fan interest, even as demographic ratings fluctuate. For fighting fans, these storylines and competitive bouts hint at exciting developments ahead that could elevate the sport’s popularity and drive fresh rivalries.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
