WWE RAW Viewership Rises On 5/18 Led By A Strong Second Hour Boosts This Week’s Numbers
This week’s episode of WWE RAW dealt with the fallout of the WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view on Sunday.
Per Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch, the May 17 episode of WWE RAW drew an average of approximately 1.823 million viewers. Comparatively, last week’s show drew 1.817 million viewers.
Demographically, the show’s rating dropped in the 18-49 rating. WWE RAW averaged approximately a 0.48 rating this week, down from last week;s 0.53 rating.
The hourly breakdown is as follows:
- 8 p.m.:1,790,000
- 9 p.m.: 1,932,000
- 10 p.m.:1,748,000
YEAR-TO-DATE RANKINGS
- 2.128 million – January 4 – 2021 High
- 1.701 million – March 29 – 2021 Low
- 1.817 –May 10 – Last Week
This week’s episode featured an open challenge by WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, and a match between Charlotte Flair and Asuka.
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Please check out the WWE RAW Post-Show for a thorough discussion about the red brand.