WWE's one-hour WrestleMania XXVI special finished last among all network prime time programs. The show featured the spectacular Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match and a recap of WrestlMania Week activities. The show averaged 1.78 million viewers, but probably would have done better with more advertising from the WWE and NBC.
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August 9, 2010
TV Ratings Info for WWE's WrestleMania Special
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
August 9, 1986
Hulk Hogan defeated Lex Luger for the WCW Heavyweight title.
August 9, 1997
August 8, 2010
Tyler Black Signs WWE Developmental Deal
The Wrestling Observer has confirmed that Tyler Black's deal with WWE is indeed a developmental deal. He is expected to drop the ROH Title within the next five weeks and start with WWE's Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory in September.
McMahon Anticipating Primary Victory
Linda McMahon's Primary Victory Party is set for August 10th at 7:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Cromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT.
Not Exactly A Knockout Stock
If Ms. McMahon can't pin her political opponents down for a three-count, WWE would surely welcome her back. In the past few months, the company has taken a pounding.
WWE shares fell 7% last week after reporting what Ms. McMahon's husband, Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, candidly called “a lousy quarter,” as net income dropped by 69%, to $6.2 million. Mr. McMahon cited such disparate factors as the Icelandic volcano disrupting wrestling events in Europe, the fact that the latest WrestleMania was held earlier in the year, and unexpected retirements by and injuries to several star performers.
But while WWE attributes its recent weakness to temporary factors and a lack of compelling performers, it's also apparent that in tough times, people spend less money on wrestling.
In the meantime, WWE's filings show the lengths the McMahons have gone to minimize the executive-pay issue during the U.S. senate race. While the McMahons possess $700 million worth of shares and have unquestioned control of WWE, they compensate themselves modestly compared with other executives. Ms. McMahon collected a $500,000 salary in her last full year as CEO and waived all other compensation. When the company raised its dividend by 50% in 2008, the McMahons agreed not to be paid the higher dividend for three years, instead accepting the old rate.
source: crainsnewyork.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Pedro Morales becomes the first ever WWF(E) Triple Crown holder.
August 8, 1980
August 7, 2010
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
