WWE SmackDown Viewership Dips Slightly

Viewership for WWE SmackDown fell by 2 percent from the previous week. The show drew 1,327,000 viewers compared to 1,352,000 the week before.

The total remains slightly above the four-week average of 1,282,000 viewers. The rating held steady at 0.32, which is also higher than the monthly average of 0.29.

The episode marked the first SmackDown following Money in the Bank. It featured continuation of the rivalry between Sami Zayn and Trick Williams, with Williams facing Zayn's ally Johnny Gargano.

Paige defeated her former tag team partner Nikki Bella in singles action. Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against Ricky Saints.

The main event saw Cody Rhodes face Baron Corbin. Rhodes delivered a punt to Corbin after Randy Orton appeared at ringside, leaving Orton visibly shocked.

R-Truth suffered an injury during his match against former tag team partner Damian Priest. The bout ended in a no contest.