In the three weeks since McMahon's Million Dollar Mania started, total viewership for Monday Night RAW increased 25% in its regular timeslot (9:00p.m.-11:08p.m. ET). For the past two weeks, Monday Night RAW, in its regular time slot, has been the No. 1 program on television among the coveted 18 – 49 male demo, beating all programming on both cable and broadcast networks.
The impact on WWE.com has been equally impressive. More than two million unique visitors came to WWE.com logging more than six million entries during the first three weeks of the promotion. Since June 2, web traffic to WWE.com has dramatically increased, 28% among unique visitors and 25% for page views, which now stand at more than 15 million per day.
source: corporate.wwe.com
June 24, 2008
RAW® Ratings, Web Soar
More comments from JR about being drafted - He's calmed down now
Changes in one’s life take some adjusting to especially at my stage of the game. This week I received an unexpected change in my professional address. Within hours of writing an emotional blog, I am positively moving on. I am going to do all I can to make Smackdown the best program the WWE produces. Working side by side with Mick Foley should be fun. It will be entertaining I assure you. Mick is a great friend and a man I greatly respect. The Smackdown roster is loaded with exceptional talent and the WWE wants the brand to grow and I intend to do all that I can in my role to facilitate that growth....More?
source: jrsbarbq.com
JR is just a little upset after being drafted to SmackDown
As many of you know, I was “drafted” to Smackdown Monday night in the “random lottery”. Obviously that means I will be leaving Monday Night Raw and my long time partner Jerry Lawler. I am not happy about this surprise development. I also contemplated calling it a career Monday night and not going to Houston to tape SD...More?
source: jrsbarbq.com
JR's post is worth reading. He is really pissed.
A Whole New Game
WWE corporate site acknowledging the "accident" on Raw as a work
One of the most dramatic scenes in the history of Monday Night RAW took place live last night on USA Network’s ratings winner. After legitimately giving away $1 million dollars for the 3rd week in a row, an “accident” occurred burying Mr. McMahon® in over a ton of rubble.
Last week, Monday Night RAW ratings defeated all other television programming on broadcast and cable in the coveted male 18-49 demographic. Last night’s shocking twist will no doubt add even more intrigue to the most watched regularly scheduled show on cable.
source: wwe.corporate.com
WrestleMania XXV Press Conference
June 23, 2008
Fan Report & Candids from McMahon's Accident at Raw
Raw fan Eloy Tijerina sent word to wrestlingnewsworld.com that after last night’s edition of Raw went off the air, Vince McMahon was stretchered back to the locker room. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as he exited. According to Eloy, many in attendance were actually shaken up by the segment.
photo credit: Chris Reed & pwpix.net
McMahon's Millions Suspended - Vince Injured at Raw
"Paul, I can’t feel my legs..."
Moments after giving away $500,000 in "McMahon's Million Dollar Mania," the WWE Chairman appeared to be severly injured in a bizarre accident when lighting equipment crashed onto the stage and a large electric sign toppled onto him at the AT&T Center...More?
Watch the video of the accident.
It would appear that they are re-starting the "Vince is dead" angle from last year. I guess Vince will be disabled now. Nice touch that he used Hunter's real name.
WWE Draft Results 2008
1. Rey Mysterio - Raw
2. Jeff Hardy - SmackDown
3. CM Punk - Raw
4. Matt Hardy - ECW
5. Jim Ross - SmackDown
6. Michael Cole - Raw
7. Batista - Raw
8. Umaga - SmackDown
9. Kane - Raw
10. Mr. Kennedy - SmackDown
11. Triple H - SmackDown
Diva Injured at Raw
Melina was legitimately injured tonight on Raw during her match with Mickie James against Natalya & Victoria. While on the top rope, Melina was knocked off by Victoria and landed awkwardly on the outside. Mickie immediately went to her aid asking her if she was alright. Jack Doane then gave the producer the "X" symbol and she was carried to the locker room.
source: wrestlingnewsworld.com
Ric Flair at the NWA Legends Fanfest Weekend 2008
The NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest, three huge days and four nights featuring dozens of wrestling's legendary heroes and villains and a bevy of today's top superstars and future legends, returns Thursday through Sunday, August 14-17, 2008 to the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte. Ric Flair is scheduled to make an appearance...More?
source: nwalegends.com
