2.05M viewers, 0.56 rating in 18-49 demographic, WWE SmackDown on FOX experienced a 9% drop in viewership on August 23rd.

WWE SmackDown on FOX saw a decrease in viewership and demographic ratings on August 23rd, attracting 2.05 million viewers and a 0.56 rating in the 18-49 demographic. This is a 9% drop from the previous week and the lowest viewership since June, with overall viewership down 22.6% and a 28.2% decrease in the 18-49 demographic compared to the same period last year. The drop in ratings can be partly attributed to NFL preseason games disrupting SmackDown's broadcast in many markets.