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WWE SmackDown drew 1.508 million viewers on April 4, 2026, marking its highest audience since September and a 15.3% increase week-on-week, while its 0.43 rating in the 18–49 demo was also its best since that time. The show performed strongly despite competition from the Women’s NCAA Final Four, though it remained down slightly compared to the same week in 2025.
| Date | 18-49 | Total Viewers |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | 0.22 | 943,000 |
| January 30, 2026 | 0.29 | 1,260,000 |
| February 6, 2026 | 0.35 | 1,459,000 |
| February 13, 2026 | 0.26 | 1,042,000 |
| February 20, 2026 | 0.29 | 1,113,000 |
| February 27, 2026 | 0.34 | 1,379,000 |
| March 6, 2026 | 0.27 | 1,190,000 |
| March 13, 2026 | 0.32 | 1,419,000 |
| March 20, 2026 | 0.32 | 1,439,000 |
| March 27, 2026 | 0.33 | 1,308,000 |
| April 3, 2026 | 0.43 | 1,508,000 |
| 10 Week Average | 0.30 | 1,255,200 |
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Word is that the Iyo Sky, Asuka match at Mania hasn’t been officially added to the card as the WWE wants to see if Nikki Bella will be healed up. If not, Asuka and Kairi Sane will replace The Bellas in that tag match at Mania.
DJ Valentino Khan has confirmed he will return to WWE to DJ both nights of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, also appearing across the wider WrestleMania weekend following his previous performances for the company.
CMLL has announced Claudio Castagnoli vs. Atlantis Jr. for its Slamfest event in Las Vegas on April 16, 2026, with the match confirmed by owner Salvador Lutteroth III as part of WrestleMania week festivities.
