WWE SmackDown drew 943K viewers on Jan. 23, 2026, marking its lowest rating since debut.

WWE SmackDown on January 23, 2026, drew 943,000 viewers, marking the third straight week below one million and the lowest viewership since the show’s debut. The episode earned a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up slightly from the prior week but still near historic lows. Despite being the top-rated cable program of the night, it declined 31% from the same period last year and faced strong competition from sports events. The show served as a go-home episode for Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring a four-way match for a Royal Rumble title shot and championship changes in tag team divisions.