The August 8, 2025, episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown was packed with memorable moments and strong matches. One of the biggest highlights was John Cena and Logan Paul started a new feud, heading into Clash in Paris. In fact, the show saw an increase in viewership as well.
According to Programming Insider, SmackDown averaged 1.557 million viewers on the USA Network—up from 1.544 million the prior week (+0.8%). The P18–49 demographic rating climbed from 0.46 to 0.48 (+4.3%), while the A25–54 demo rose from 0.60 to 0.64 (+6.7%). The household rating came in at 0.83, down slightly from 0.87, translating to approximately 1.038–1.050 million homes reached.
WWE SmackDown August 8, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown featured a lot of memorable moments and that included John Cena and Logan Paul starting a feud and now they will face off against each other at Clash in Paris this month.
The show also saw R-Truth making his return to WWE television and going back to his old comedy gimmick. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE SmackDown Viewership Trends and Comparison
| Metric | Aug. 1, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1,544,000 | 1,557,000 | ▲ +13,000 | +0.8% |
| Household Rating (HH) | 0.87 | 0.83 | ▼ -0.04 | -4.6% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.46 | 0.48 | ▲ +0.02 | +4.3% |
| A25–54 Demo Rating | 0.60 | 0.64 | ▲ +0.04 | +6.7% |
| Estimated Homes Reached | ~1.095M | ~1.044M | ▼ -0.051M | -4.7% |
Ringside News will continue to provide the latest viewership data and key developments from Friday Night SmackDown as WWE builds momentum towards Clash in Paris.
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