Monday’s Raw drew an average of 1,472,000 viewers on USA Network, down from last week’s 1,536,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.37 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from last week’s 0.41. It was #7, #8 and #9 on cable for the day, behind Monday Night Football and other NFL coverage.
The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported that RAW’s overall viewership was tied for the lowest ever for a RAW show on USA Network and tied for the second lowest ever in RAW series history. RAW’s key demographic rating reportedly was the third lowest ever on USA Network in RAW series history.
Monday Night Football (New England vs. Arizona) drew 9,121,000 viewers and a 2.47 18-49 rating on ESPN.
This time last year, the December 13, 2021 Raw drew 1,547,000 viewers and a 0.39 rating. The December 14, 2020 Raw drew 1,527,000 viewers and a 0.41 rating.
Hourly breakdown:
8PM: 1,482,000 viewers
9PM: 1,547,000
10PM: 1,388,000
More Monday ratings: Showbuzz Daily

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