Published: Jan 14, 2022 by Liam | Last Updated: Dec 31, 2022 by Liam
Liam has been reporting & analyzing wrestling news since early 2018. Immersed in wrestling for 18 years, he has over 11,000 published articles and led WrestleTalk.com's coverage from 2022 until mid 2026.
WWE
Below is our tracker of viewership numbers for WWE SmackDown on FOX throughout 2022.
Here are some notes to keep in mind when looking at the numbers:
- February 18 – Pre-taped episode
- April 1 – Branded ‘WrestleMania SmackDown’, was the final SmackDown before WrestleMania 38
- June 17 – Vince McMahon appeared after investigations into allegations against him became public
- July 22 – Aired hours after Vince McMahon announced his retirement
- August 5 – First SmackDown with Triple H officially head of creative
- September 2 – Pre-taped episode
- October 28 – Aired on FS1
- November 4 – Pre-taped episode
- December 2 – Aired on FS1
- December 23 – Pre-taped episode
Trending
- R-Truth injured on WWE SmackDown: Match with Damian Priest called off due to referee stoppage
- The passing of PAC: AEW star’s sudden passing due to bronchial asthma, officially ruled natural
- Oba Femi, Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill early favourites to win 2027 Royal Rumble
- WWE star reportedly injured during main event match, referee signaled ‘X’
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