February 25 marked the return of the ‘WWE Superstar Sunday’ block to A&E with new episodes of Biography: WWE Legends and WWE Rivals.
Sunday’s Biography: WWE Legends looked at the career of Randy Orton, drawing 377,000 viewers and a 0.11 rating in the P18-49 key demo.
The viewership and ratings were down from the Season 3 finale for the docuseries, which showcased late WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik. That Biography episode averaged 452,000 viewers.
The Randy Orton episode ranked #26 on Sunday for cable original programming.
The season premiere of WWE Rivals, featuring the rivalry of Triple H and Steve Austin averaged 351,000 viewers and drew a 0.07 key demo rating.
The viewership was down from the first season finale of Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels which aired on April 23, 2023. That episode drew 433,000 viewers and a 0.15 rating.
The season premiere of WWE Rivals ranked #51 for cable original programming.
The return of the ‘WWE Superstar Sunday’ block on A&E brought new episodes of Biography: WWE Legends and WWE Rivals on February 25. This article will discuss the viewership and ratings of these shows, focusing on the Randy Orton episode of Biography: WWE Legends and the season premiere of WWE Rivals featuring the rivalry of Triple H and Steve Austin.
Starting with Biography: WWE Legends, the episode highlighting the career of Randy Orton attracted 377,000 viewers and received a 0.11 rating in the P18-49 key demographic. However, these numbers were lower compared to the Season 3 finale, which showcased the late WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik and averaged 452,000 viewers.
Despite the slight decline in viewership, the Randy Orton episode still managed to secure the 26th spot for cable original programming on Sunday. This indicates that there is a dedicated audience interested in learning about the lives and careers of WWE legends.
Moving on to WWE Rivals, the season premiere focused on the intense rivalry between Triple H and Steve Austin. This episode garnered an average of 351,000 viewers and received a 0.07 key demo rating. Although these numbers were lower than the first season finale featuring Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels, which drew 433,000 viewers and a 0.15 rating on April 23, 2023.
Despite the decrease in viewership for the season premiere of WWE Rivals, it still managed to secure the 51st spot for cable original programming. This suggests that there is still interest in exploring the rivalries that have shaped the history of WWE.
Overall, while both Biography: WWE Legends and WWE Rivals experienced a decline in viewership compared to previous episodes or seasons, they still managed to attract a significant number of viewers and maintain a presence among cable original programming rankings. These shows provide fans with an opportunity to delve into the lives and rivalries of their favorite WWE superstars, offering a unique perspective on the world of professional wrestling.