WWE Ratings Surge Ahead of WrestleMania 40, Boosted by 'The Rock's' Return

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's comeback has propelled 'Smackdown' and 'NXT' to significant year-over-year ratings increases, with network changes on the horizon.

• WWE's key demo ratings for 'Smackdown', 'Raw', and 'NXT' have seen significant increases year over year, with 'Smackdown' and 'NXT' also experiencing growth in total viewership.
• Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's return to WWE, particularly on 'Smackdown', has been a major factor in the ratings boost, leading to high anticipation for his matches at WrestleMania 40.
• 'Smackdown' has consistently ranked number one in the key demo for Friday broadcasts, while 'Raw' has topped Monday cable shows in the same demographic.
• WWE's weekly shows are set to change network homes within the next year, with 'Raw' moving to Netflix, 'Smackdown' returning to USA Network, and 'NXT' transitioning to The CW.
• WrestleMania 40, featuring high-profile matches including Johnson's return, is set to take place this weekend in Philadelphia, streaming live on Peacock.

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