Friday Night SmackDown delivered a massive ratings win last week, thanks to a blockbuster segment featuring CM Punk and the OG Bloodline.
According to Brandon Thurston of WrestleNomics, the November 22 episodes conclusionwhere CM Punk was unveiled as the fifth member of the OG Bloodlines WarGames teambrought in 1.72 million viewers during the final quarter-hour. This marked a 15% spike from the prior quarter and secured the segment as the shows highest-rated moment.
Overall, SmackDown pulled in 1.578 million viewers, climbing from the previous weeks 1.234 million. The show also posted a 0.46 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic, up significantly from the prior weeks 0.32. The numbers underscore how much Punks involvement continues to electrify the wrestling world.
The intense closing segment saw the OG Bloodline and CM Punk strategizing ahead of their WarGames clash at Survivor Series, creating an unmissable moment for fans. This was just one of many highlights from the episode, which also included Jade Cargill being dramatically written off TV in a brutal backstage attack.
SmackDown has consistently delivered week after week, but the surge in ratings for this particular angle demonstrates just how powerful compelling storytelling and star power can be. CM Punks return to WWE has not only reignited his own career but also injected fresh energy into the product.
What do you think of CM Punks alliance with the OG Bloodline? Does it make Survivor Series a must-watch for you? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
