WWE Raw Ratings Bounce Back with 11% Viewership Increase Despite NFL Competition

One Big Thing

WWE Raw recovered from last week’s ratings slump, drawing 1,533,000 viewers and a 0.48 rating in the key 18-49 demographic, marking an 11% increase in total viewership.

By the Numbers

• Total viewers: 1,533,000 (up 11% from last week)
• 18-49 demographic: 0.48 (up 12% from last week)
• Year-over-year growth: 17% increase in viewership
• Cable ranking: #3 in 18-49 demographic

Competition Overview

• NFL on ESPN: Falcons vs. Raiders (1.08 demo rating)
• NFL on ABC: Vikings vs. Bears (13,066,000 viewers, 3.11 demo rating)
• ESPN’s NFL pre-game show (0.51 demo rating)

Live Attendance

TD Garden ticket sales hit a two-year low:

• Current Raw show: 10,968 tickets
• Previous TD Garden events:
  • Survivor Series 2022: 13,000+ tickets
  • Raw (March 2023): 13,000+ tickets
  • SmackDown (September 2023): 11,000+ tickets
  • Raw (July 2023): 12,566 tickets

Why It Matters

Raw’s ratings recovery shows the program’s resilience against strong NFL competition. The 17% year-over-year growth suggests WWE’s creative direction and two-hour format change are connecting with viewers, despite lower live attendance numbers.

The Bottom Line

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