USA's 3-Hour Raw Tops NBC By 36%

Monday's three-hour WWE Raw on cable TV's USA Network topped broadcast TV partner NBC by a wide margin (36 percent) in a key demographic during prime time. USA averaged a 1.9 rating among adults 18-49 compared to a 1.2 rating in a18-49 on NBC. NBC's Monday night line-up included "The Sing Off" and new talk show "Rock Center."

Raw drew a 3.2 cable rating with 4.74 million viewers. The standard time slot had a 3.4 cable rating. The first hour drew 4.31 million viewers, the second hour drew 5 million viewers, and the final hour drew 4.90 million viewers. The show came in at No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 overall for the night on cable.

partial source: tvbythenumbers.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to Randy Mario Poffo (Randy Savage)
November 15, 1952

Tony Atlas & Rocky Johnson defeated the Samoans for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
November 15, 1983

The Rock defeated Mankind in the finals of the Deadly Game tournament to capture his first ever WWF Championship and Sable defeated Jacquelyn for the WWF(E) Women's title.
November 15, 1998

Raw Guest Star Announced for Next Week

Actor Jonah Hill will guest star on next week's WWE Raw the night after Survivor Series.

Raw Results 11/14/11

Kurt Angle Comments on the WWE HOF and Kevin Nash

The following is an excerpt from an interview with Kurt Angle did with PW247Radio.com:

On Kevin Nash: I love him to death. I know why he went to WWE. He wanted the carrot. He wanted that carrot they dangled in front of his face. But has the WWE used him the right way since he came back? No. Kevin should come back to TNA where they can use him the way he should be. WWE thinks he’s old and washed up but TNA doesn’t think that. TNA wants Kevin Nash. He is so gifted, talented, and popular. I want him back in TNA because he’s one of my best friends.

On joining the WWE Hall of Fame: If I end up in the Hall of Fame in the WWE, I don’t know if I’ll accept it. I love Vince McMahon. He made me a lot of money and was like a father figure to me. But Dixie Carter is my boss and I love her to death. So I don’t know what I’m going to do. I would like to say that I am not going back to the WWE. But Vince McMahon may offer me something when I retire and I’m done with TNA. But I’d also like to be part of creative or be an agent in TNA. Out of everyone in the world, I am the best at coming up with finishes. I would like to stay with TNA and do that. A lot of people ask if I’d go back if Vince wanted me for WrestleMania, and I don’t know the answer to that. But I know I am happy in TNA and I’d like to stay there.

Booker T Says He's Preparing For His "Last Run"

Booker T has posted on his Twitter page that fans should "stay tuned" because he is currently training for his "last run" in the ring.

WWE Executive Scheduled for Indy Show to Evaluate Talent

WWE EVP of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis is scheduled to attend an HVW independent show on November 26th in Hendersonville, N.C. to evaluate talent.

WWE Filming CM Punk Documentary

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that WWE is currently filming a DVD documentary on CM Punk. According to the Tribune, "the documentary, which doesn’t have a name yet, will be released some time in 2012."

JBL & Bill Apter To Receive Special Awards At Hall of Fame '12

John Bradshaw Layfield and Bill Apter have been selected to receive special awards during 2012 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction. The Hall of Fame is located inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.

Layfield will receive the Lou Thesz Award. The Lou Thesz Award is given to an individual in wrestling who has taken the skills of the sport into the realm of public service. Layfield, known as Bradshaw or JBL, has had a successful career as a professional wrestler and as a television commentator.

Apter will receive the Jim Melby Award. The Jim Melby Award recognizes excellence in professional wrestling journalism. Apter is best known for his work with Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

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RAW Gets Rocked!: News & Notes for Tonight's Three-Hour RAW Supershow

Tonight's special "RAW GETS ROCKED" Supershow will kick off at 8pm EST from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Rock is confirmed for tonight's show to continue the Survivor Series build and while he has been pulled from advertisements, Mick Foley is still expected to appear.

Also confirmed for tonight's show is The Michael Cole Challenge with Jim Ross and the return of Brodus Clay, both of which were scheduled for last week's RAW Supershow.

SmackDown stars advertised for tonight include World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry, Hunico, Sin Cara, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Christian, Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan. Six-man action with CM Punk, John Cena and Randy Orton vs. Henry, R-Truth and The Miz is being advertised locally.

source: allwrestling.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Killer Kowalski & Gorilla Monsoon defeat Skull Murphy & Brute Bernard to win the United States (WWWF version) tag team championship.
November 14, 1963

WWF held the Survivor Series in Detroit, Michigan at the Joe Louis Arena. WWF faced a lot of criticism for running an angle on the PPV where Steve Austin was hit by a car, resulting in him being unable to wrestle in the main event against Triple H and The Rock. WWF knew in advance that the injured Austin would be unable to wrestle, but waited until after the PPV began (and fans had already purchased the event) before running the angle and creating a storyline reason for his absence. Big Show (subbing for Steve Austin) defeated Triple H and The Rock in a Triple Threat match to win the WWF World Title.
November 14, 1999

source: pwinsider.com

TNA Turning Point PPV Results 2011