Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Chris Jericho Gone From DWTS
-- Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke were eliminated from ABC's Dancing with the Stars tonight. They will be on The Jimmy Kimmel Show later tonight on ABC.
This Week's RAW & Tough Enough Ratings Are In ......
-- The April 25 episode of Monday Night RAW scored a big 3.5 cable rating, up from last week's 3.13. Viewership increased from 4.7 million viewers to 5.2 million. The show drew hours of 3.51 (3.5) and 3.43 (3.4).
-- The April 25 episode of WWE Tough Enough garnered a big 1.73 (1.7) cable rating, up from 1.54 (1.5) the previous week. The show averaged 2.45 million viewers overall. The replay following RAW drew a 1.09 (1.1) cable rating, with 1,535,000 viewers.
-- The April 23 episode of A.M. RAW scored a 0.53 (0.5) cable rating, with 622,000 viewers.
-- Multiple replays of WWE Tough Enough aired on April 23. The 9:00 a.m. show drew a 0.27 (0.3) cable rating, with 317,000 viewers. The 10:00 a.m. scored a 0.44 (0.4) cable rating, with 554,000 viewers. The 11:00 a.m. broadcast did a 0.6 cable rating, with 784,000 viewers. A replay at 1:00 a.m. garnered a 0.76 (0.8) cable rating, with 936,000 viewers.
-- The April 25 episode of WWE Tough Enough garnered a big 1.73 (1.7) cable rating, up from 1.54 (1.5) the previous week. The show averaged 2.45 million viewers overall. The replay following RAW drew a 1.09 (1.1) cable rating, with 1,535,000 viewers.
-- The April 23 episode of A.M. RAW scored a 0.53 (0.5) cable rating, with 622,000 viewers.
-- Multiple replays of WWE Tough Enough aired on April 23. The 9:00 a.m. show drew a 0.27 (0.3) cable rating, with 317,000 viewers. The 10:00 a.m. scored a 0.44 (0.4) cable rating, with 554,000 viewers. The 11:00 a.m. broadcast did a 0.6 cable rating, with 784,000 viewers. A replay at 1:00 a.m. garnered a 0.76 (0.8) cable rating, with 936,000 viewers.
Report: John Cena Nearly Stayed On SD! + More
-- Seldom seen RAW Superstar Michael Tarver is teasing a return to WWE programming. He wrote on Twitter, "I will bend without question but I DON'T BREAK I'll come back BIGGER STRONGER and ANGRY."
Tarver has continued to appear for Florida Championship Wrestling during his hiatus.
-- RAW Superstar Alberto Del Rio's theme song, "Realeza," is now available on iTunes.
-- John Cena was drafted to SmackDown! with the first overall pick in the 2011 WWE Draft only to end up drafted back to RAW with the final draft pick of the night. Through Sunday night, there was discussion of permanently moving Cena to SmackDown! with the belief that Randy Orton was a hot enough babyface to carry RAW on his own. Ultimately though, Orton was moved to SmackDown! with Cena staying on RAW.
Report: The Undertaker Headed To RAW
It was reported yesterday that WWE officials discussed moving The Undertaker to RAW to make up for a top babyface character being transferred to SmackDown! during the 2011 WWE Draft.
While the draft came and went without "The Deadman" changing brands, company sources indicate he'll join RAW upon his return to television.
While the draft came and went without "The Deadman" changing brands, company sources indicate he'll join RAW upon his return to television.
WWE Draft News: Big Show's Future, IC/U.S Titles, Sheamus
-- Numerous WWE related terms trended on Twitter during today's WWE Supplemental Draft including Kelly Kelly, Alex Riley, Drew McIntyre, Yoshi Tatsu, William Regal and Jack Swagger.
-- The Big Show will be appearing on both RAW and SmackDown! alongside Kane as they are the WWE tag-team champions. Of course, The Big Show was drafted to RAW last night. It really doesn't matter until he loses the title. At that point, he'll remain exclusive to RAW.
-- The Sheamus move to WWE SmackDown! is interesting as historically the U.S. and IC champions are on different brands. This will likely lead to a title change or they could end up moving Wade Barrett back to RAW.
-- The Big Show will be appearing on both RAW and SmackDown! alongside Kane as they are the WWE tag-team champions. Of course, The Big Show was drafted to RAW last night. It really doesn't matter until he loses the title. At that point, he'll remain exclusive to RAW.
-- The Sheamus move to WWE SmackDown! is interesting as historically the U.S. and IC champions are on different brands. This will likely lead to a title change or they could end up moving Wade Barrett back to RAW.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Complete WWE Draft Pick Results
Battle Royal won by Team Smackdown
Draft #1: John Cena has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Match Two: Raw's Eve Torres defeats Layla El
Draft #2: Rey Mysterio has been Drafted to Raw.
Match Three: Smackdown's Kofi Kingston defeated Sheamus.
Draft #3: Randy Orton has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Match Four - Good for 2 Draft Picks: Smackdown's Randy Orton defeated Dolph Ziggler.
Draft #4: Mark Henry has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Draft #5: Sin Cara has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Match Five - Good for 2 Draft Picks: Raw's Rey Mysterio defeated Wade Barrett.
Draft #6: Big Show has been Drafted to Raw.
Draft #7: Alberto Del Rio has been Drafted to Raw.
Match Six: Team Raw defeated Team Smackdown
Draft #8: John Cena has been Drafted back to Raw.
- WWE will run their Supplemental Draft tomorrow at 12 Noon.
Draft #1: John Cena has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Match Two: Raw's Eve Torres defeats Layla El
Draft #2: Rey Mysterio has been Drafted to Raw.
Match Three: Smackdown's Kofi Kingston defeated Sheamus.
Draft #3: Randy Orton has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Match Four - Good for 2 Draft Picks: Smackdown's Randy Orton defeated Dolph Ziggler.
Draft #4: Mark Henry has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Draft #5: Sin Cara has been Drafted to Smackdown.
Match Five - Good for 2 Draft Picks: Raw's Rey Mysterio defeated Wade Barrett.
Draft #6: Big Show has been Drafted to Raw.
Draft #7: Alberto Del Rio has been Drafted to Raw.
Match Six: Team Raw defeated Team Smackdown
Draft #8: John Cena has been Drafted back to Raw.
- WWE will run their Supplemental Draft tomorrow at 12 Noon.
Jim Ross Suffers Injury On RAW
-- Jim Ross posted the following on his Twitter feed: Hand's throbbing. Xrays tues. Cole's tooth went to the bone on my fist. Not an artistic masterpiece. Dropping bombs. Leather straps sun. Ugh.
Stipulation Added To Extreme Rules Match + HBK Trademarks
-- It was announced this week on RAW that the Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross vs. Jack Swagger and Michael Cole match at Sunday's WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view is a Country Whipping Match. Presumably, it is a strap match.
-- WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has filed trademarks on the terms "Mr. Hall of Fame" and "Mr. HOF".
-- WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has filed trademarks on the terms "Mr. Hall of Fame" and "Mr. HOF".
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Latest Tough Enough Elimination, Mysterio Update
-- Rima Fakih was eliminated from this week's episode of WWE Tough Enough.
At the conclusion of the show, Steve Austin addressed the contestants to step forward. Rima was called forward first. Austin said he normally calls forward two other people, but not today. He said Rima has a lot of heart, but doesn't think she's ready. Rima responded that she needs to just get it down. Austin said she can do that, but not on Tough Enough.
Austin said off-camera there was no point walking her through the Bottom 3 again since she's already gone through the process three times.
-- Rey Mysterio is the special guest on next week's episode of WWE Tough Enough.
At the conclusion of the show, Steve Austin addressed the contestants to step forward. Rima was called forward first. Austin said he normally calls forward two other people, but not today. He said Rima has a lot of heart, but doesn't think she's ready. Rima responded that she needs to just get it down. Austin said she can do that, but not on Tough Enough.
Austin said off-camera there was no point walking her through the Bottom 3 again since she's already gone through the process three times.
-- Rey Mysterio is the special guest on next week's episode of WWE Tough Enough.
Awesome Kong's WWE Ring Name Revealed
-- WWE has dubbed the wrestler formerly known as Awesome Kong, "Kharma."
A vignette aired this week on RAW showing her squeeze a doll, which resulted in its head being popped off. She chuckled as she looked at the remaining portion of the doll in her hands. The camera showed her full face this time. "Harm" flashed on the screen before turning to "Kharma." Back live, Josh Mathews noted that things will change upon her debut.
A vignette aired this week on RAW showing her squeeze a doll, which resulted in its head being popped off. She chuckled as she looked at the remaining portion of the doll in her hands. The camera showed her full face this time. "Harm" flashed on the screen before turning to "Kharma." Back live, Josh Mathews noted that things will change upon her debut.
Zach Ryder's Funny Tweet
-- Zack Ryder wrote the following on his Twitter account Monday night during RAW: "Hopefully I get drafted from Superstars to either Raw or SmackDown."
WWE SD! Rating, WWE Divas Sent Home Update, More
-- Last week's edition of WWE SmackDown! (4/22) drew a 1.89 (1.9) cable rating, with 2,825,000 viewers.
-- AAA talent Charly Manson was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting two police officers. The officers were reportedly attempting to arrest him and an underage friend for being drunk in public. An argument ensued and a fight broke out, resulting in both officers being sent to the hospital and Manson being shot in the leg.
-- As we noted last week here on the website, the WWE Divas were sent home early from the RAW tour due to Middle Eastern laws preventing them from performing in their outfits.
-- AAA talent Charly Manson was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting two police officers. The officers were reportedly attempting to arrest him and an underage friend for being drunk in public. An argument ensued and a fight broke out, resulting in both officers being sent to the hospital and Manson being shot in the leg.
-- As we noted last week here on the website, the WWE Divas were sent home early from the RAW tour due to Middle Eastern laws preventing them from performing in their outfits.
More Late-Breaking WWE Draft News & **SPOILERS**
As noted before, WWE is keeping things as quiet as possible regarding tonight's draft moves. As of last night, the decision of who becomes SmackDown!'s top babyface (replacing Edge) had not been decided upon.
There had been discussions about moving The Undertaker to RAW to make up for whichever babyface main eventer moves to SmackDown!.
It should also be noted that Vince McMahon wants to decide on the top matches for SummerSlam right now and that is holding things up as they decide what talent goes where.
There had been discussions about moving The Undertaker to RAW to make up for whichever babyface main eventer moves to SmackDown!.
It should also be noted that Vince McMahon wants to decide on the top matches for SummerSlam right now and that is holding things up as they decide what talent goes where.
Another Major Likely WWE Draft **SPOILER**
According to a backstage source, Alberto Del Rio will be drafted to RAW tonight. This has been planned for several weeks now.
Also according to the source, there were plans last week to put the World Title on Christian at the WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view. This makes sense with Del Rio likely coming to RAW.
Of course, nothing is official until it actually happens. We'll see shortly!
Also according to the source, there were plans last week to put the World Title on Christian at the WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view. This makes sense with Del Rio likely coming to RAW.
Of course, nothing is official until it actually happens. We'll see shortly!
Backstage RAW News: The Script + Storyline Plans
According to a backstage source at RAW, tonight's WWE Draft is expected to be similar to past years where there will be RAW vs. SmackDown! matches with the winning brand getting a "random draft pick". The source also notes that there will be a battle royal featuring undercard talents. The winning talent will receive several draft picks for their brand.
The scripts being given out at RAW today in Raleigh, North Carolina do not contain the names of talents who will be drafted. This is WWE's way of trying to keep things secret.
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