Friday Night SmackDown on April 4, 2025, continued WWEs explosive build toward WrestleMania 41, delivering an episode packed with major developmentsnone bigger than CM Punk finally revealing the favor Paul Heyman owes him, a bombshell moment that lit up the WWE Universe.
According to Programming Insider, SmackDown drew 1.578 million viewers on the USA Network, up a massive 16.9% from last weeks 1.350 million. In the key 18-49 demographic, the show scored a 0.47 rating, a significant jump from the previous weeks 0.40 rating (+17.5%).
SmackDown not only delivered a strong total audience but also made gains in every major demo, especially among men 18-49 (0.62) and adults 25-54 (0.63)key groups as WWE heads into its biggest weekend of the year.
WWE SmackDown April 1, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This weeks episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and CM Punk take part in another intense segment. It showed Punk finally revealing that favor that Paul Heyman owed him, which was for Heyman to walk by his side at WrestleMania 41.
Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton also tore into each other in a war of words that turned out to be off-scripted. This and many other moments took place throughout the night for fans to enjoy.
WWE SmackDown Viewership Trends and Comparison
| Metric | April 4, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1.578 million | 1.350 million | +16.9% |
| 1849 Demo Rating | 0.47 | 0.40 | +17.5% |
| 2554 Demo Rating | 0.63 | 0.56 | +12.5% |
Ringside Newswill continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards WrestleMania 41 this year.
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