WWE SmackDown Ratings Drop on December 2, 2022 Due to FS1 Move

The ratings are in for the December 2, 2022 episode of WWE SmackDown, and the numbers have seen a significant dip due to the show being moved to FS1 for the night.

According to Showbuzz Daily, the episode, which took place at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, drew an average of 902,000 viewers.

This is a considerable drop from the previous week’s show, which averaged 2.166 million viewers while airing on the main FOX channel. However, SmackDown typically experiences a decline in viewership when it’s relocated to FS1 due to sports programming or other major events, such as College Football in this instance.

It’s worth noting that this viewership was still higher than the last time SmackDown aired on FS1. The October 28 episode on FS1 drew 835,000 viewers, indicating a slight improvement this time around.

Demographic Ratings for WWE SmackDown In the 18-49 demographic, this week’s episode averaged a 0.25 rating, down from the 0.38 rating SmackDown achieved the week prior. Despite the lower numbers, SmackDown is expected to return to normal levels when it airs on FOX again this Friday.

This episode featured the finals of the WWE World Cup Tournament, adding some major moments to the night despite the ratings decline.

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