The August 14 episode of WWE RAW sees a decline in viewership and key demographic ratings
WWE’s flagship show, RAW, experienced a noticeable drop in its viewership for the episode aired on August 14. According to the data provided by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, the episode averaged 1.757 million viewers. This figure is a decline from the previous week’s 1.888 million viewers, marking it as the lowest viewership RAW has garnered since June 12, 2023.
The key demographic rating, which focuses on the 18 to 49 age group, also saw a decrease. The episode recorded a 0.55 rating, a drop from the previous week’s 0.61.
To provide a snapshot of the episode’s highlights, the top five most viewed segments on WWE’s YouTube channel for the August 14 RAW episode were:
1. JD McDonagh interrupts the Judgment Day on Finn Balor’s behalf, garnering 374k views.
2. A Judgment Day error allows Cody Rhodes to defeat Finn Balor, pulling in 354k views.
3. The Judgment Day reasserts their dominance over RAW, with 283k views.
4. Maxxine Dupri’s confrontation with Ludwig Kaiser, which resulted in a slap, attracted 216k views.
5. Piper Niven’s powerful alliance with Chelsea Green, hinting at a potential title reign, received 195k views.
It’s crucial for WWE to analyze these numbers and understand the segments that resonate with their audience. With the ever-competitive landscape of professional wrestling, staying attuned to audience preferences is paramount.
