Raw’s Strategic Moves Amidst Basketball Buzz
Summary:
– Raw averages 1.78 million viewers, which peaked during a commercial-free hour featuring The Rock and Roman Reigns.
– NCAA women’s basketball creates strong competition, drawing historic viewership figures.
– Despite competition, Raw sees an increase in viewership and demo rating from the previous week.
Monday Night Raw faced stiff competition from the NCAA Elite Eight women’s college basketball tournament yet managed to draw an average of 1.78 million viewers. The show, featuring heavyweights like The Rock and Roman Reigns, was structured to capture the audience’s attention, especially during a commercial-free first hour that saw a spike in viewership to 1.95 million.
The NCAA games, particularly the Iowa vs. LSU matchup, dominated the night’s viewership, pulling in an NFL-level audience of 12.30 million. This intense competition impacted Raw’s numbers, yet the wrestling show held its ground, showing resilience and strategic programming to keep wrestling fans hooked.
Raw’s efforts included high-profile appearances and a commercial-free segment, which increased the first hour’s viewership and demographic rating. However, the night’s overall competition from the NCAA tournament, including a historic performance by the women’s basketball games, posed a unique challenge. Despite this, Raw experienced an increase in viewership from the previous week and maintained a strong presence on cable for the night.
