Friday night’s WWE SmackDown episode — the go-home show for Backlash — averaged 1.451 million viewers on the USA Network.

After posting a strong rating following WrestleMania 41, "WWE SmackDown" dramatically decreased in total viewership the following week, recording their third lowest number of the year. That said, the blue brand's final show before Backlash this past Friday did increase in viewers,

Versant, the bundle of spun-off NBCUniversal and Comcast channels previously called SpinCo, is revealing its entertainment programming schedule for 2025-26. The collection includes scripted and unscripted channels like E!

WWE's newest ring announcer, Mark Nash (real name: Mark Shunock) has finally made it past the proverbial probationary period and recently got his very first, official, render and bio on WWE's website. When it comes to the world of sports and entertainment, they don't come more knowledgeable than Mark Nash.

WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton has a major target on her back. Nia Jax, Jade Cargill and Naomi all made it known on Friday's episode of SmackDown in Des

The Chadster witnesses WWE SmackDown PERFECTION as Alexa Bliss returns and John Cena cuts the promo of his life! Tony Khan must be crying into his Kenny Omega body pillow right now! 

On Monday's episode of Raw, Michael Cole announced that Money In The Bank qualifying matches will take place on Friday's edition of SmackDown. Participants and matchups were not revealed. Fightful will update fans when more information is known.

While WWE has yet to formally announce the dates, plans for the annual WWE Draft in 2025 are reportedly still in motion, with new information suggesting a potential timeframe for the highly anticipated roster shake-up.