Monday Night Raw Sees Significant Drop in Viewership and Ratings
Summary
– WWE Raw averaged 1.339 million viewers, down 11.3% from the previous week.
– The show recorded its second lowest live episode viewership on USA Network.
– Raw’s 18-49 demo rating dropped 12.2%, primarily due to competition from Monday Night Football.
WWE Raw’s latest episode saw a steep drop in viewership and ratings, averaging 1.339 million viewers on USA Network, a decrease of 11.3% compared to last week. This marks the lowest live episode audience since the September 2023 show and only narrowly surpasses the 2023 Christmas night “Best Of” special.
The 18-49 demo also took a hit, drawing a 0.43 rating, down 12.2%. Despite the drop, Raw remained the second highest non-football program on all of television, trailing only The Voice on NBC. However, the show faced stiff competition from two Monday Night Football games that drew millions of viewers.
Raw’s first hour pulled in 1.36 million viewers, which slightly decreased in the second and third hours, with the latter still managing to score a show-high 0.44 rating in the 18-49 demo. The 2.4% drop from hour one to hour three reflected the best retention the show has seen since January 2024.
Raw’s overall audience was down 8.6% compared to the same week last year, while its 18-49 rating remained steady, demonstrating the challenges WWE faces in maintaining viewership amidst the NFL season.
