WWE Smackdown final rating drops significantly from early number

WWE Smackdown drew a 1.9 rating for Friday's debut on MyNetwork television, according to a press release issued by WWE and the network. The press release touts that the show drew the largest rating in the history of MyNetworkTV. To read the full press release, visit WWE.com.

Powell's POV: The show finished below 2.0, but it could have been a lot worse for WWE. Keep in mind when reading the press release that drawing the best rating in MyNetwork Television history is like being dubbed the best football team in the NFC North.