WWE SmackDown saw a slight decrease in viewership on November 7.
According to Wrestlenomics, SmackDown averaged 1.141 million viewers on Friday. The show drew a 0.26 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is slightly down from last week’s episode, when an average of 1.147 million viewers tuned in. The demo is up from last week’s show (0.20 rating in the same demographic).
What happened on WWE SmackDown this week?
This week’s show kicked off with a promo from WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. He was interrupted by Aleister Black and Zelina, which set up the main event for later in the evening.
Chelsea Green defeated Giulia to become the two-time WWE Women’s United States Champion.
Elsewhere on the show, Johnny Gargano answered Ilja Dragunov’s US Title Open Challenge. Dragunov retained his title once again.
In the main event of the evening, Cody Rhodes and Aleister Black wrestled to a no-contest when Drew McIntyre got involved, attacking the referee. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis suspended McIntyre following the match.
Here’s a review of the main event of SmackDown courtesy of our live coverage page…
WWE SmackDown Review:
Rhodes and Black trade hip tosses. Gordbuster by Rhodes. Black counters Rhodes’ drop down uppercut with an armbar. Black boots Rhodes off the apron. After the break, Black works over Rhodes. Black runs into a powerslam from Rhodes. Rhodes lands a disaster kick. Black kicks out. Black escapes Crossroads and blasts Rhodes with a PK. Rhodes kicks out.
Cody Cutter by Rhodes. Black kicks out. After a series of reversals, both men land big boots simultaneously. While both men are down, Drew McIntyre appears out of nowhere and Claymores the referee. This match is over. In the aftermath, Black and McIntyre attack Rhodes. Damian Priest makes the save. GM Aldis walks out on the stage and tells McIntyre he’s had it. McIntyre is suspended indefinitely.
Grade: B
I’m sorry, but: HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHA. The image of McIntyre flying out of nowhere and kicking the referee of all people’s head off was hysterical.
One thing this writer will say: it’s nice to see Rhodes facing some different competition. The champion shouldn’t wrestle every week, but when they do, it should be special. This was a great match, bell to bell.
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