WWE SmackDown Viewership & Ratings Report, 4/19/2024
Last week's WWE SmackDown experienced a decline in both overall viewership and ratings, likely due to the competition from NBA games.
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Last week's WWE SmackDown experienced a decline in both overall viewership and ratings, likely due to the competition from NBA games.
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