WWE SmackDown viewership rises ahead of Money in the Bank

WWE SmackDown recorded an average viewership of 1,352,000 on October 9, marking a two-month high for the show. The episode, which served as the go-home show for the upcoming Money in the Bank PLE, saw a notable increase from the previous week's 1,250,000 viewers. Ratings among the key 18–49 demographic also improved, climbing from 0.27 to 0.32. The October viewership is significantly higher compared to the same period last year, with a 22% increase in viewers and a 25% rise in ratings. The next SmackDown will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, featuring matches such as Nikki Bella versus Paige and Randy Orton against Cody Rhodes.

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