Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities Dmkenney,
I see that you're having an issue with your Apple Watch not waking when you raise you wrist. I wear my Apple Watch daily, so I understand your concern, and I'd be happy to help.
First, let's have you check to make sure that theater mode has not been enabled on your Apple Watch. This would prevent your Apple Watch from waking when you raise your wrist. Scroll to the section titled "Use theater mode on Apple Watch", in the article below to check on this setting.
Use Control Center on Apple Watch
If theater mode is not enabled, take a look at the article below that has some additional information that could help.
Turn on and wake Apple Watch
Let me know how this goes.