The ratings for the first episode of WWE Raw in 2023 have been published. On average, 1.605 million people watched the January 2nd episode of the red brand. The figures have been obtained via Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics:

Ratings back in normal range after "Best of" ep last week.

A shortened MNF on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC averaged 23.8 million viewers as the game ended early after Demar Hamlin's injury.

Rose Bowl, NHL on TNT also pushed the ranking down.https://t.co/A1zqPIlaJp pic.twitter.com/ofdp2eBH7Q

— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) January 4, 2023

Raw has seen a significant bump in the ratings compared to the previous week. As the December 26th best of episode of Raw drew an average audience of 1.075 million, the increase calculates to approximately 49%. Raw obtained an 18-49 demo rating of 0.41, also up from the 0.27 rating from December 26th.

As reported by ShowBuzz Daily, Raw ranked 11th overall for key demographic ratings on Monday night. Monday Night Football took the top spot in the ratings.

Raw would see a Women’s Championship take place, which ended in a no contest after Wyatt imagery continued to haunt challenger Alexa Bliss.

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