Smackdown Rating Improves, Good Sign for Wrestlemania

The most recent edition of WWE SmackDown! posted a 3.1/5 rating, according to Fast National data from Nielsen.

Although the performance did not propel The CW above fifth place among the major broadcast networks, it's a positive figure for both WWE and the network. WWE benefits from having increased exposure (one of its best SmackDown! numbers to date) going into WrestleMania 23 and The CW benefits from having a solid performance on its first Friday of the February Sweeps period.