The Dec. 16 “WWE Raw” show posted impressive viewership after drawing just 1.3 million viewers the previous week, drawing 1,522,000 viewers for WWE’s first show following Saturday night’s Main Event. However, the same cannot be said for this past Monday’s “Raw,” as the red brand’s viewership declined the day before Christmas Eve. According to Luttenomics“Raw” averaged 1,453,000 viewers and a 0.42 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Comparing both categories to the previous week, total viewership was down 5% while the 18-49 demo was down 12%. Despite the decline in ratings this week, “Raw’s” average viewership compared to December 2023 is up 16%, with the 18-49 demo also increasing 17%.
“Raw” ranked No. 3 on cable for the evening, behind the “Monday Night Football” game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers as well as the broadcast’s preshow. The Saints and Packers game was broadcast on ABC and ESPN, totaling 14,498,000 viewers and a 3.23 in the 18-49 demo.
This coming Monday will mark the last “Raw” before WWE’s flagship show heads to Netflix on January 6, which makes it interesting to see what WWE will advertise for the program, as well as how “Raw ” will perform in the audiences of its last broadcast. on cable television.
