WWE Raw Viewership Dips Below 2 Million Despite Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Groundbreaking Return

WWE fans could not believe their ears and eyes when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made his return to the WWE this year. It was announced ahead of the Day 1 Edition show of RAW that a former champion would return to the flagship show. Fans were left disappointed when Jinder Mahal’s music hit, but it didn’t take long for The Great One to make his presence felt to a massive pop.

However, despite the audience blowing the roof off the arena, the viewership numbers did not see any boost. This comes as disappointing news since those numbers rose with CM Punk’s return.

Dwayne Johnson’s return does not help with boosting viewership numbers

The WWE has proven time and time again why Johnson is still a massive draw to the company. While he made multiple appearances at WrestleMania and other PLE’s this year he’s getting involved in The Bloodline’s storyline. This made fans excited, but not as much as the WWE hoped.

The return of Johnson on the Day 1 Edition of RAW proved one thing: fans love The Rock. The reaction, both by the fans in the arena and online, was thunderous. His hint at going after Roman Reigns was another shocker for the fans. However, reports indicate that this was not enough to get viewers for the Monday Night RAW episode.

While fans are excited about Johnson taking on Roman Reigns, they are aware that it will be for just one match. The WWE has always hinted at another star to be the one to dethrone Reigns.

When will Cody Rhodes complete his story?

Ever since Rhodes lost to Reigns at WrestleMania 39, he’s been trying to complete his story. However, the road has not been easy, with something or the other taking the main priority.

While fans were hoping 2024’s WrestleMania 40 would see the conclusion of the story, now it could take another year. With Johnson getting involved fans are worried that the WWE will put Johnson over Rhodes in the main event.