Yesterday several Web sites reported that WWE’s RAW Homecoming debut on USA Network did a 4.4 cable rating (6.5 share), while WWE.com’s story reported a 4.7 rating. To clarify, WWE.com was referring to the show from 9pm ET onward, while the other reports were for the entire show beginning at 8pm ET.
According to PWInsider.com, here’s a further breakdown:
– RAW did hours of 3.8, 4.9 and 4.5.
– The show, for the second week straight, lost viewers at the end of the first hour.
– The show peaked at 5.0 during the Austin/McMahon segment.
– The post-RAW repeat of the “Exposed” special did a 2.8 (6 share). On Sunday October 2, the initial broadcast of “Exposed” did a 1.7 (2.6 share).
The Hollywood Reporter and TV Week both have stories up on the ratings increase as well.
