November 17, 2011
The GOP as the WWE
For the past year, a frenzied discussion has revolved around which Republican candidate will receive the presidential nomination.
I have more than 25 years of experience in broadcast television and one of my jobs was Supervising Producer at World Wrestling Entertainment, which perhaps explains my unique understanding of the GOP candidates.
Professional wrestling has two distinct categories: Heels and Babyfaces. In wrestling jargon, heels are the bad guys and display a wide range of nefarious and sometimes wacky behavior. Babyfaces are the fan favorite and these characters are always portrayed as heroes and are usually the champion.
So, how does the GOP match up using the WWE model?
This Day in Wrestling History
Shawn Michaels defeats Triple H, Kane, Chris Jericho, Booker T & Rob Van Dam in an Elimination Chamber to capture the World Heavyweight Title.
November 17, 2002
November 16, 2011
UFC on Fox Peaks with Record 8.8 Million Viewers
The UFC debut on Fox which was headlined by the Heavyweight Championship fight between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez broke all U.S. MMA viewership records peaking with 8.8 million viewers for a 64 second fight before dropping to down to 5.9 million viewers. The bout, which is being hailed as the most-watched fight in MMA history, smashed UFC's previous viewership high of 6.1 million for the Kimbo Slice-Roy Nelson fight on The Ultimate Fighter.
UFC and Fox will be extremely happy with the debut figures as head toward the start of their partnership in 2012. The key for both now is to work out a tweaked format in order to attain more peak time viewers and increase advertising revenue.
source: wrestlingnewssource.com
This Day in Wrestling History
WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996
Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000
With Mae Young's win over LayCool on RAW, she becomes the only man or woman in history to wrestle in nine decades - the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and the 2010's.
November 16, 2010
partial source: impactwrestling.com
November 15, 2011
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
November 14, 2011
Raw Guest Star Announced for Next Week
Actor Jonah Hill will guest star on next week's WWE Raw the night after Survivor Series.
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.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
