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WWE News: SmackDown Live Viewership Continues To Drop
On a week that saw the widely criticized WWE Backlash pay-per-view, plus declines in viewership for RAW on both television and YouTube, that trend has now continued. The numbers are in for last night’s episode of SmackDown Live and there’s a decrease, as the show pulled in 2.293 million viewers. Last week’s final edition of the blue brand prior to Backlash drew 2.436 million viewers, which is 14.3% more than last night’s show.
This also marks the worst number SmackDown Live has drawn since October 31st last year, when they only garnered 2.119 million viewers. Below are the numbers since WrestleMania:
- April 10th – 2.952 million viewers
- April 17th – 2.796 million viewers
- April 24th – 2.549 million viewers
- May 1st – 2.436 million viewers
- May 8th – 2.293 million viewers
EA’s Take: It doesn’t come as much of a shock after what we saw with RAW’s TV and YouTube digits being poor. Annually, this is the time of the year when things seem to slow down for WWE, right after WrestleMania and now the Superstar Shake-Up. It’s like clockwork. Money In The Bank and the interest in that might help some, but if it does I’d expect another drop until everything begins to ramp up again for SummerSlam in August. Unless Brock comes back before then because as much as people are sick of him (mostly because he’s been Universal Champion for over a year now), he will still give viewership a bump.
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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”
A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.
While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.
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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community
Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.
The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2174560/wwe-backlash-danhausen-clone-lifted-elements-independent-show/
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