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WWE SmackDown viewership drops ahead of Clash In Italy event

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:16 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

WWE SmackDown viewership drops ahead of Clash In Italy event

Summary

The May 29 edition of "WWE SmackDown" was ranked fourth on cable TV, drawing 1,096,000 viewers, a decline of 13 percent from the previous week. The episode featured a final showdown between GUNTHER and Cody Rhodes leading into their match at Clash In Italy. Average viewership for May 2026 hit 1,194,000, down 14 percent compared to the same month last year. Other key matches included Jade Cargill defeating Alexa Bliss, Axiom toppling The Miz, and a double count-out involving Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints. SmackDown's ratings reflect a broader trend of declining viewership for the monthly average, which was also down significantly from 2025.

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Key Details

•SmackDown attracted 1,096,000 viewers on May 29.
•The show was down 13 percent from the prior week’s 1,258,000 viewers.
•Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER faced off in a main event angle.
•May average viewership dropped to 1,194,000, a 14 percent decline from last year.
•Jade Cargill defeated Alexa Bliss in another featured match.

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1:16 AMWrestling Inc — WWE SmackDown Ratings & Viewership Report: 5/29/2026

What they're saying

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The May 29 edition of "WWE SmackDown" may have ranked fourth on cable TV, but viewership for the episode was still down from the previous week.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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