And so it begins.
Having spent most of the summer in soft ratings territory as it is, Monday Night RAW tumbled for its first head-to-head outing with Monday Night Football this season.
The USA Network wrestling program averaged a mere 1.5 adults 18-49 rating, off hours of 1.4 and 1.5. The cable coverage rating came in at an unimpressive 2.71.
The show’s viewership average fell below 4 million, clocking in at a disappointing 3.86 million.
Football, meanwhile, was king. The Patriots-Dolphins game averaged a 6.3 adults 18-49 rating with 14.57 million viewers, while the Raiders-Broncos game was good for a 5.4 and 11.11 million viewers.