Source: WWE.com
RAW scored a 3.9 rating on New Year’s Day. Below is how WWE spinned that number to make the Federline/Cena match look like it was worth it:
Raw is always one of the highest-rated weekly programs on cable television. This past Monday, however, over 2.5 million new viewers tuned into WWE’s flagship show. In total, Raw reached nearly 9 million people on New Year’s Day, making it the highest rated episode since the summer.
The American Airlines Arena in Miami was sold out for the much-anticipated battle between Kevin Federline and WWE Champion John Cena. Many celebrities were in attendance that night, including Shaquille O’Neal and several members of the Miami Heat.
