The June 8th edition of Raw averaged 5.4 million viewers, which was up 11.3 percent from the previous week's average of 4.8 million viewers.
The show scored a 3.61 rating, which was up 5.1 percent from last week's 3.43 rating. The 3.61 rating was the highest overall show rating since the April 20 episode.
The second hour of Raw drew nearly 6.0 million viewers. WWE hasn't reached the 6.0 million viewer mark since the April 6th episode the night after WrestleMania 25. The second hour was helped by a near-15-minute over-run past the 11:00 p.m. hour for Triple H's beat down on Randy Orton.
source: pwtorch.com
June 11, 2009
WWE Raw Ratings Update
Umaga Released for Drug Test Failure & Rehab Refusal
Statement from wwe.com:
As reported on WWE.com on Monday, June 8, 2009, WWE Superstar Umaga (Edward Fatu) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract. However, consistent with the practice of announcing wellness policy violations, it should be noted that Umaga's termination was due to his second violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.
Lisa Marie Speaks on her Transition to TNA
A few people have asked me why I chose to go to TNA. Not nearly as many as have suggested that I go to TNA over the past couple years, but it has been been asked. Before I can answer that, I have to address why I left WWE. I left because I didn't enjoy my role, and I didn't see it changing. That, in addition to the brutal travel schedule, made it an easy choice for me to walk away and leave the opportunity available to one of the scores of female wrestlers who were anxiously awaiting their chance...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Hulk Hogan signs with World Championship Wrestling after leaving the World Wrestling Federation.
June 11, 1994
June 10, 2009
WWE 'Wellness' Failures to Stay Public
A spokesperson for the WWE confirmed to SunSport that there has been no reversal in their policy of "publicly announcing suspensions of performers", which was implemented on July 21 2008.
Some wrestling newsletters and websites had speculated this may no longer be the case after recent high profile firings, absences and injuries.
However the spokesman told us: "WWE continues to publicly announce performers who have been suspended due to contravention of the Talent Wellness Program."...More?
source: the sun
Republicans Call on Ric Flair and Former Gov. Huckabee to Fire up the Faithful
Wayne King, chairman of the 10th Congressional District Republican Party, announced that 16-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Ric Flair will be on hand at Thursday morning's District GOP fundraiser in Kings Mountain featuring former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Flair was a strong supporter of Governor Huckabee's presidential campaign last year and made several appearances on his behalf in North and South Carolina...More?
source: gastongazette.com
Baltimore Wrestlers Sacrifice it all for a Shot at ‘The Big Show’
“I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make it,” said Ryan Cluney, the 24-year-old Pasadena native better known as Ryan McBride in EWA as he worked out at the EWA’s new training center in Dundalk. “It would be a total dream come true.”...More?
source: bthesite.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
