WWE Raw Braces for Tougher NFL Competition Next Week – WWE seems determined to build upon the recent surge in momentum following Survivor Series and the impactful returns of Randy Orton and CM Punk. Last week’s episode of Raw showcased a significant improvement in viewership, drawing an average of 1.884 million viewers with a notable spike in the 18-49 demographic, reaching an average rating of 0.65 on the USA Network. This marked the highest key demo rating since the Raw episode following WrestleMania 39. Punk’s first promo since his return was a notable highlight of that episode.
To maintain this positive trajectory, tonight’s Raw has been packed with several high-stakes matches, including WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins facing off against Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre taking on Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes addressing Shinsuke Nakamura, and a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls match between DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) and Imperium (Giovanni Vince & Ludwig Kaiser), among other anticipated segments.
However, Raw faces tougher competition this week due to an unprecedented move by ESPN. Front Office Sports reported today that on Monday, December 11, ESPN plans to simultaneously broadcast two NFL Monday Night games, featuring Titans vs. Dolphins and Packers vs. Giants, airing on ESPN and ESPN2 at the same time. The NFL consistently draws high ratings, and the dual games could potentially pose a significant challenge for Raw’s viewership, as NFL games historically impact Raw’s ratings.
With the NFL’s commanding presence on Monday nights, especially with the simultaneous airing of two games, Raw might encounter intensified competition, potentially affecting its viewership figures despite its strong lineup and recent successes.
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WWE Raw Braces for Tougher NFL Competition Next Week
