WWE SmackDown (5/1) Scores 1.15 Million Viewers

WWE SmackDown viewership information for the May 1, 2026 episode.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports that WWE SmackDown on May 1 drew 1.15 million viewers on USA Network. This number is down from the 1.267 million viewers the show drew on April 24.

Friday’s episode scored a 0.25 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, down from the 0.32 rating last Friday.

SmackDown finished number three on the night on cable behind the NHL playoffs

Top Five Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (5/1) Videos on YouTube

• FULL MATCH: Jacob Fatu lays waste to The Usos, Solo Sikoa & Talla Tonga (1.3 million views)
• Solo Sikoa threatens war with Roman Reigns, The Usos & Jacob Fatu (732K views)
• Rhea Ripley evens the odds against Fatal Influence (400K views)
• The Miz and Kit Wilson destroy Danhausen (382K views)
• Ricky Saints debuts and confronts Cody Rhodes (327K views)

Find past WWE SmackDown viewership numbers here.

Fans can find Fightful’s coverage of WWE SmackDown here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here.