Odyssey Jones’ RAW Debut Surpasses Top AEW Signings in Viewership

Former standout talent from NXT 2.0, Odyssey Jones, faced a lengthy stall in his WWE main roster progress for over a year. However, his trajectory shifted dramatically with his impressive debut on RAW this week.

On the August 5 episode of Monday Night RAW, Kofi Kingston made a dramatic return, teaming up with Woods to take on The Final Testament’s Akam and Rezar. Despite a fiercely competitive match, a distraction from Karrion Kross allowed Rezar to secure a pinfall victory over Woods, with Kingston incapacitated outside the ring.

Faced with being outnumbered, The New Day received unexpected reinforcement as Odyssey Jones finally made his debut after being drafted to RAW the previous year. Jones made a powerful impact, taking down The Final Testament and showcasing his strength by slamming both AOP members simultaneously. Aligning himself with Kofi and Xavier, Jones bolstered The New Day with his impressive presence, which even got a reaction from former member Big E.

In a shocking turn of events, Odyssey Jones’ debut on RAW last night has amassed over 8 million views across WWE’s social platforms, surpassing notable AEW debuts such as Kazuchika Okada’s 4.5 million views, Mercedes Mone’s 6 million views, and Will Ospreay’s 4 million views, being a major clincher for WWE.

With a main roster rookie surpassing top AEW signings, fans eagerly await to see how Odyssey Jones will be utilized on WWE television in the coming weeks, as his debut has already showcased his remarkable strength and potential.

What are your thoughts on Odyssey Jones’ debut on this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW? Does he have a bright future in WWE? Share your opinions in the comments section below!