After posting one of its lowest viewership figures in the history of the show last week, "WWE SmackDown" bounced back in viewership this past Friday with the return of AJ Lee and both John Cena and Brock Lesnar being featured on the program.

WWE SmackDown comes to fans live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Here’s how you can watch the show: Where to watch WWE SmackDown online tonight (September 5) in the U.S. SmackDown airs every Friday on the USA Network.

WWE SmackDown saw a huge increase in viewership on September 5, featuring John Cena’s final appearance on the blue brand and the return of AJ Lee. According to Wrestlenomics, SmackDown averaged 1.585 million viewers on Friday.

Last week's show saw John Cena make his final appearance — and match — on the blue brand, where he faced Sami Zayn, before Brock Lesnar interrupted them. The night also saw the return of AJ Lee to WWE, and these two blockbuster moments stole most of the spotlight.

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WWE will deliver a wild doubleheader this Friday, with stars from WWE and AAA performing from Virginia to Vegas.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown heads to Norfolk, Virginia this week, as the farewell tour of John Cena continues. Last week in Chicago, Cena made his final appearance in the Windy City and was greeted with a warm welcome.

The upcoming match at Wrestlepalooza on September 20th is being billed as the final chapter in the rivalry between Cena and Lesnar. Their history includes a classic at Extreme Rules in 2012 and an infamous, one-sided demolition at SummerSlam in 2014. This final bout is a key part of John Cena's 2025 farewell tour.

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