CM Punk’s Bloodline Reveal Sends SmackDown Ratings Soaring to New Heights

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 episode’s conclusion—where CM Punk was unveiled as the fifth member of the OG Bloodline’s WarGames team—brought 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 show’s highest-rated moment.

Overall, SmackDown pulled in 1.578 million viewers, climbing from the previous week’s 1.234 million. The show also posted a 0.46 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic, up significantly from the prior week’s 0.32. The numbers underscore how much Punk’s 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 Punk’s return to WWE has not only reignited his own career but also injected fresh energy into the product.