Summary

WWE SmackDown averaged 1.308 million viewers on USA Network for the March 27 episode, down from 1.44 million the previous week. In the 18-49 demographic, the show posted a 0.33 rating, slightly up from last Friday’s 0.32.

The episode ranked fourth for the night, with NCAA Tournament coverage finishing ahead of it.

YouTube highlights from the March 27 episode

The most viewed clip from the show was the segment featuring Cody Rhodes returning to brawl with Randy Orton, which reached 1.4 million views. Other top-performing videos included Matt Cardona laying out Orton, Jelly Roll defeating Kit Wilson, Danhausen cursing Wilson, and the WrestleMania setup for Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match.

What SmackDown’s numbers suggest this week

SmackDown holding and slightly improving its 18-49 demo rating while competing against NCAA Tournament games suggests the show kept key younger viewers even as total audience dipped. That split is notable as WWE moves deeper into WrestleMania season, especially with major angles like Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton driving strong digital interest.

For a similar recent trend on WWE television, WWE NXT also saw viewership dip while its 18-49 demo rose on March 24.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.