Raw - 2,230,000
Huge jump
Huge jump
TV Ratings Thread
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Cleavy
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need to judge it over the next 8 weeks or so. Always was going to get a boost due to (a) new creative and (b) post-PPV RAW fallout.
But highest rating in 2 years is nothing to be downplayed on its own merits.
But highest rating in 2 years is nothing to be downplayed on its own merits.
Both were surprises though I guess. Weren’t really promoted.
Also, does Punk strike you as a star when you see him? The initial return buzz and excitement has certainly waned. He’s basically a walking talking advertisement for the other mob too.
And does Omega have any great appeal to people outside of the Indy crowd that is already watching anyway? He certainly has potential to if he doesn’t already.
I’m not suggesting one way or the other but it’s an interesting thought, and we’re getting some sort of insight with the ratings.
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Senor M
SFAEW World Heavyweight Champion
The Young Bucks had a “mystery” partner for the 6 man tag tournament. If the audience isn’t able to identify that it was Omega, then I have no idea how they are even capable of changing the channel.
It was obvious that Omega was going to return.
Cleavy
Hall of Famer
for me, yes.
Obvious to everyone already watching
Senor M
SFAEW World Heavyweight Champion
Senor M
SFAEW World Heavyweight Champion
But 1.1 mil was supposed to be the new minimum this year.
Wasn't that what we were told?
Be interesting to see how the RAW ratings hold up when MNF returns soon
No surprise there. You’d be worried if you couldn’t pop a rating with Mox/Punk.
The interesting numbers will be the quarters - were they able to hold the audience post Title match or did plenty tune out? And does your booking decision tonight hook viewers to tune in to your follow-up or drive them away again next week.
PVF
Call Me?
Lol
****ing great match.
Gak Attack
Brownlow Medallist
Good to see viewing up across the board for pro wrestling. I'm sure the neck beards see it differently though.
Yea this is the question for me. Not only for future viewers but All Out Buys also. Could (and I stress could, nothing definite) have lost a few.
Quite remarkable with no world champion, and injuries to Orton and Rhodes.
PVF
Call Me?
Huge drop off when Omega returned aswell.
Either that or people are sick of seeing the Bucks.
Dynamite 1M for three straight weeks
Raw 2M for three straight weeks
SmackDown over 2M for a taped show and hovering there consistently despite NFL airing in some markets on Fox in recent weeks.
NXT in the 600K’s.
Whilst ratings aren’t the be all end all that they once were, it’s great results all round for wrestling lately
Gak Attack
Brownlow Medallist
The best bit is they dont seem to be cannibalising each other. I think with Vince gone the E might not see the need to kill competition and see it as more healthy for pro wrestling as a whole if they're not losing viewers. Their only downside as a company with AEW's existence is probably a few higher salaries to keep stars. The flipside is you can poach ready made main eventers.
Cleavy
Hall of Famer
I don't think they would ever see it like that.
