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#2. Backstage reaction in WWE to all-time RAW viewership and ratings, USA Network furious

Talking a source just now who said the record low RAW rating news isn’t “sitting well” with those in power. To a point where they expect some reactionary decisions to be made. Time will tell.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) December 16, 2020

The last episode of WWE RAW drew an all-time low average viewership of 1.527 million viewers. The figure saw a 12% drop from last week's number of 1.737 million. The record-low viewership and ratings for RAW have unsurprisingly not been well-received behind the scenes.

Alex McCarthy of TalkSPORT reported that USA Network is reportedly furious with the dismal RAW figures. The USA Network officials want WWE to have more adult content, not the 'sexy adult' but 'dark and violent adult' content.

USA Network is very concerned about the RAW ratings' downward trajectory. However, people in WWE see Royal Rumble as a giant reset. The belief is that Royal Rumble and the build for the massive PPV would steady the ship.

The low RAW numbers served as a major jolt to the higher-ups in the WWE management, and it was noted by WrestlingNews.co that Vince McMahon is looking to shake things up on the RAW after TLC.

WrestleVotes noted that the ratings did get the top-ranking officials' attention, and a few 'reactionary decisions' could be in store for the Red brand.

The fans should brace themselves for new angles, significant returns, and a few potential special appearances in the weeks to follow.