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AquaCityBoy
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Ratings were down even after KO, AJ and Y2J had a WWE SDL TV MOTYC? 
Wasn't advertisedRatings were down even after KO, AJ and Y2J had a WWE SDL TV MOTYC?
Plus if RAW goes down so does SDL. Hopefully next weeks show has a bump with the two big matches.
Playaz Eyez
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Yea these ratings are always weird. Shows that you think would obviously be higher end up doing the opposite, and a show you think is dreadful gets a bump
rabbitfood
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This is a 1st 10 weeks as WWE Champion ratings comparison using two newly crowned champions during different periods of Smackdown Live without looking at those pesky variables and nuances etc.
On one hand you have AJ Styles. One of the best in the world. Someone the fans think the company should be built around. Who became champ after the brand split during a time when Smackdown Live was considered by some to easily be WWE's best show [citation needed].
On the other hand you have Jinder Mahal. No stripes or cred. Someone the fans think of as an undeserving career jobber. Who became champ after the superstar shakeup during a time when Smackdown Live is considered by some to have fallen off [citation needed].
Smackdown Live viewership with AJ Styles as WWE Champion
1: 2.658 million viewers
2: 2.292 million viewers
3: 2.340 million viewers
4: 2.316 million viewers
5: 2.448 million viewers
6: 2.405 million viewers
7: 2.127 million viewers
8: 2.187 million viewers
9: 1.921 million viewers
10: 2.725 million viewers
Smackdown Live viewership with Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion
1: 2.328 million viewers
2: 2.350 million viewers
3: 2.349 million viewers
4: 2.072 million viewers
5: 2.597 million viewers
6: 2.603 million viewers
7: 2.329 million viewers
8: 2.465 million viewers
9: 2.548 million viewers
10: 2.535 million viewers
Based on the evidence provided. It's easy to see why Jinder Mahal is best for business and clearly the better WWE Champion. He also doesn't need to be all over the show or in constant free tv main events to hold ratings steady.
On one hand you have AJ Styles. One of the best in the world. Someone the fans think the company should be built around. Who became champ after the brand split during a time when Smackdown Live was considered by some to easily be WWE's best show [citation needed].
On the other hand you have Jinder Mahal. No stripes or cred. Someone the fans think of as an undeserving career jobber. Who became champ after the superstar shakeup during a time when Smackdown Live is considered by some to have fallen off [citation needed].
Smackdown Live viewership with AJ Styles as WWE Champion
1: 2.658 million viewers
2: 2.292 million viewers
3: 2.340 million viewers
4: 2.316 million viewers
5: 2.448 million viewers
6: 2.405 million viewers
7: 2.127 million viewers
8: 2.187 million viewers
9: 1.921 million viewers
10: 2.725 million viewers
Smackdown Live viewership with Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion
1: 2.328 million viewers
2: 2.350 million viewers
3: 2.349 million viewers
4: 2.072 million viewers
5: 2.597 million viewers
6: 2.603 million viewers
7: 2.329 million viewers
8: 2.465 million viewers
9: 2.548 million viewers
10: 2.535 million viewers
Based on the evidence provided. It's easy to see why Jinder Mahal is best for business and clearly the better WWE Champion. He also doesn't need to be all over the show or in constant free tv main events to hold ratings steady.
How Was WWE SmackDown Viewership With John Cena Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura In The Main Event? - WrestlingInc.com
This week's WWE SmackDown, featuring the first-ever Shinsuke Nakamura vs. John Cenamatch as the main event, drew 2.569 million viewers. This is up 1.3% from last week's 2.535 million viewers. The show also featured Kevin Owens vs. new WWE United States Champion AJ Styles advertised ahead of time. It was the second best audience for the show since the Superstar Shakeup in April.
SmackDown was #3 in viewership, behind Rachel Maddow and Tucker Carlson, and #1 in the 18-49 demographic on cable this week.
In comparison, Monday's RAW drew 3.163 million viewers, up from last week's 3.067 million viewers.
Below is our 2017 SmackDown Viewership Tracker:
January 3rd Episode: 2.596 million viewers
January 10th Episode: 2.533 million viewers
January 17th Episode: 2.652 million viewers
January 24th Episode: 2.556 million viewers
January 31st Episode: 2.817 million viewers
February 7th Episode: 2.627 million viewers
February 14th Episode: 2.626 million viewers
February 21st Episode: 2.792 million viewers
February 28th Episode: 2.566 million viewers
March 7th Episode: 2.738 million viewers
March 14th Episode: 2.628 million viewers
March 21st Episode: 2.647 million viewers
March 28th Episode: 2.698 million viewers
April 4th Episode: 2.885 million viewers
April 11th Episode: 3.105 million viewers
April 18th Episode: 2.544 million viewers
April 25th Episode: 2.493 million viewers
May 2nd Episode: 2.300 million viewers
May 9th Episode: 2.348 million viewers
May 16th Episode: 2.175 million viewers
May 23rd Episode: 2.328 million viewers
May 30th Episode: 2.350 million viewers
June 6th Episode: 2.349 million viewers
June 13th Episode: 2.072 million viewers
June 20th Episode: 2.597 million viewers
June 27th Episode: 2.603 million viewers
July 4th Episode: 2.329 million viewers
July 11th Episode: 2.465 million viewers
July 18th Episode: 2.548 million viewers
July 25th Episode: 2.535 million viewers
August 1st Episode: 2.569 million viewers
This week's WWE SmackDown, featuring the first-ever Shinsuke Nakamura vs. John Cenamatch as the main event, drew 2.569 million viewers. This is up 1.3% from last week's 2.535 million viewers. The show also featured Kevin Owens vs. new WWE United States Champion AJ Styles advertised ahead of time. It was the second best audience for the show since the Superstar Shakeup in April.
SmackDown was #3 in viewership, behind Rachel Maddow and Tucker Carlson, and #1 in the 18-49 demographic on cable this week.
In comparison, Monday's RAW drew 3.163 million viewers, up from last week's 3.067 million viewers.
Below is our 2017 SmackDown Viewership Tracker:
January 3rd Episode: 2.596 million viewers
January 10th Episode: 2.533 million viewers
January 17th Episode: 2.652 million viewers
January 24th Episode: 2.556 million viewers
January 31st Episode: 2.817 million viewers
February 7th Episode: 2.627 million viewers
February 14th Episode: 2.626 million viewers
February 21st Episode: 2.792 million viewers
February 28th Episode: 2.566 million viewers
March 7th Episode: 2.738 million viewers
March 14th Episode: 2.628 million viewers
March 21st Episode: 2.647 million viewers
March 28th Episode: 2.698 million viewers
April 4th Episode: 2.885 million viewers
April 11th Episode: 3.105 million viewers
April 18th Episode: 2.544 million viewers
April 25th Episode: 2.493 million viewers
May 2nd Episode: 2.300 million viewers
May 9th Episode: 2.348 million viewers
May 16th Episode: 2.175 million viewers
May 23rd Episode: 2.328 million viewers
May 30th Episode: 2.350 million viewers
June 6th Episode: 2.349 million viewers
June 13th Episode: 2.072 million viewers
June 20th Episode: 2.597 million viewers
June 27th Episode: 2.603 million viewers
July 4th Episode: 2.329 million viewers
July 11th Episode: 2.465 million viewers
July 18th Episode: 2.548 million viewers
July 25th Episode: 2.535 million viewers
August 1st Episode: 2.569 million viewers
WWE Smackdown Live viewership for the Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton headlined show - Pro Wrestling Dot Net
Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.584 million viewers for USA Network, according to Showbuzzdaily.com. The number was up slightly from the 2.569 million count from last Tuesday’s edition.
Powell’s POV: A minor increase for a show headlined by Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton in a non-title match over last week’s show that was headlined by John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura. The August 9, 2016 edition of Smackdown produced 2.455 million viewers.
Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.584 million viewers for USA Network, according to Showbuzzdaily.com. The number was up slightly from the 2.569 million count from last Tuesday’s edition.
Powell’s POV: A minor increase for a show headlined by Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton in a non-title match over last week’s show that was headlined by John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura. The August 9, 2016 edition of Smackdown produced 2.455 million viewers.
Playaz Eyez
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This is why I 
at ratings unless it's something obvious. The last 2 SD episodes were CLEARLY better than last night's 
at ratings unless it's something obvious. The last 2 SD episodes were CLEARLY better than last night's
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rabbitfood
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Out of their respective first 12 weeks as champion of SDL, Jinder Mahal has now had better ratings than AJ Styles for 9 of those weeks.
#TheDiet #TheNarrative
#TheDiet #TheNarrative
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WWE is great at dropping the ballThis is way I
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Jinder is only the second WWE Champion since 2015 to have a reign longer than 85 days (other being AJ Styles at 140 days).
WWE Smackdown Live viewership for the SummerSlam go-home show - Pro Wrestling Dot Net
Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.530 million viewers for USA Network, according to Showbuzzdaily.com. The number was down from the 2.584 million count from last Tuesday’s edition.
Powell’s POV: Tuesday’s show featured Jinder Mahal vs. John Cena in the main event and drew a similar number to last week’s show, which featured Mahal vs. Randy Orton. The August 16, 2016 edition of Smackdown produced 2.471 million viewers.
Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.530 million viewers for USA Network, according to Showbuzzdaily.com. The number was down from the 2.584 million count from last Tuesday’s edition.
Powell’s POV: Tuesday’s show featured Jinder Mahal vs. John Cena in the main event and drew a similar number to last week’s show, which featured Mahal vs. Randy Orton. The August 16, 2016 edition of Smackdown produced 2.471 million viewers.
WWE Smackdown Live viewership for the first show after SummerSlam - Pro Wrestling Dot Net
Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.685 million viewers for USA Network, according to Showbuzzdaily.com. The number was up from the 2.530 million count from last Tuesday’s edition.
Powell’s POV: A minor bump for the first show coming out of SummerSlam, but last year’s post SummerSlam show actually performed better. The August 23, 2016 edition of Smackdown delivered 2.714 million viewers.
Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.685 million viewers for USA Network, according to Showbuzzdaily.com. The number was up from the 2.530 million count from last Tuesday’s edition.
Powell’s POV: A minor bump for the first show coming out of SummerSlam, but last year’s post SummerSlam show actually performed better. The August 23, 2016 edition of Smackdown delivered 2.714 million viewers.