WWE SmackDown Viewership: 3/20 Show Sees Slight Rise to 1.44M Viewers

WWE SmackDown viewership increased to 1.44 million on USA Network for the March 20, 2026, broadcast, according to Programming Insider. This represents a slight rise from the 1.419 million viewers who tuned in the previous week.

The program, which featured Randy Orton addressing his recent actions and a WWE Tag Team Championship match, maintained a 0.32 rating in the key demographic, matching the previous week’s performance. Despite the incremental gain in overall viewership, SmackDown faced competition from NCAA Tournament coverage on TNT and TBS, finishing sixth in the night’s ratings.

The increase in viewership comes after a storyline development involving Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, where Orton turned on Rhodes. The fallout from this event was a central focus of the March 20th episode, with Orton speaking directly to the audience regarding his motivations.

Fightful reported that the viewership increase occurred despite the concurrent NCAA Tournament broadcasts, suggesting a degree of resilience in SmackDown’s audience base. The show’s performance indicates continued interest in the ongoing storylines and championship matches within WWE.

The March 20th edition of SmackDown was held at an undisclosed location, with the full card featuring championship contests and key storyline advancements. Details of the card were previously reported by AOL.com, highlighting the anticipation surrounding the event.