10 Biggest Misplaced Complaints About WWE Today
7. Raw Is Too Long
Getting through the average episode of Monday Night Raw is a gruelling affair. Three hours is a lot of time to dedicate to a single show every week, and it’s no surprise that Raw usually sees a considerable drop-off in viewership during its third hour. It’s longer than the average movie, and if you watch it live, you’re looking at dedicating the majority of your evening to a spotty, inconsistent wrestling show.
Fans have been pining for a return to a two-hour show for years, and while this argument makes sense from a viewer’s perspective, it doesn’t hold weight from the company’s POV. The third hour can be a chore, but WWE can make more money through advertisements on a three-hour show than they can on a two-hour show, and thus, it’s unlikely they’ll ever change the format.
If the past few years have told is anything, it’s that WWE’s priority is to make money above all else, including catering to their fanbase. The current model nets WWE a tidy profit, and given the dwindling relevance of TV ratings in the modern era, WWE have no real reason to switch things up without a decline in profitability.