Monday’s Raw drew an average of 2,547,000 viewers on USA Network, up from last week’s all-time low of 2,193,000 viewers.
That’s the highest number since September 17 (2,672,000), so it got a clear bump from McMahon’s return, plus the usual post-PPV bump.
Raw was #4, #5 and #6 on cable in the 18-49 demographic for the night. A Saints vs. Panthers NFL game on ESPN was #1 (13,006,000).
This time last year, the December 18, 2017 Raw drew 2,786,000 viewers. The December 19, 2016 Raw drew 2,944,000 viewers.
Hourly breakdown:
8PM: 2,717,000
9PM: 2,558,000
10PM: 2,367,000
More Monday ratings: Showbuzz Daily

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