Could Rivals 2 save The Challenge? It still seems too soon too tell, but the show has brought in numbers that the Real World/ Challenge franchise hasn’t seen in a while.

In fact, Rivals 2 was the highest rated new cable show on Wednesday night in the 18-49 demographic receiving a 0.9 rating and was watched by 1.605 million people according to TVByTheNumbers. Other shows were watched by more people, but the fact that Rivals 2 receive a higher rating is a very significant achievement.

These numbers mark an increase from last week. Let’s keep the momentum going!