Viewership For Mondays Post-Extreme Rules Raw Sees IncreaseMay 22, 2013 (00:15) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ] Monday’s post-Extreme Rules episode of Raw averaged 4.226 million viewers over the course of three hours, up from an average of 4.046 million the week before (data provided by TV By The Numbers). Viewership continuously increased throughout the show as the first hour averaged 4.078 million viewers, the second hour drew 4.295 million viewers, and [...] More...
WWE RAW Viewership News for This Weeks ShowMay 22, 2013 (00:15) [ Indexed from Wrestling-Edge ] - Monday’s episode of WWE RAW averaged 4,227,000 viewers, up 4% from last week. The show did 4.08 million viewers the first hour, 4.30 million the second, and 4.31 million viewers for the final third hour. RAW was the highest rated show on cable for the night. More...
Former WWE Superstar Takes a Shot at The Shield, RAW Social ActivityMay 22, 2013 (00:00) [ Indexed from Wrestling-Edge ] - This week’s WWE RAW episode scored 267,714 in social activity, up 18% from last week’s RAW leading into Extreme Rules. RAW ranked #1 on cable TV Monday night, according to Trendrr.TV. - Former WWE Superstar Carlito took a shot at The Shield, writing on Twitter: “Just watched RAW, two members of the group need [...] More...
More WWE Employment Shifts; New Creative Head FiredMay 22, 2013 (00:00) [ Indexed from WRESTLEZONE.com ]
PWTorch has confirmed that brand new WWE creative writer Adam Rudman has been released by the company, after only working six weeks following WrestleMania.
Rudman was let go last Friday, along with all the NXT Superstars that were fired on WWE's "black Friday". He recently replaced former head writer Eric Pankowski, who only lasted one year in his job as Senior Vice President of Creative and Development.
According to the report, Rudman was let go because of his inexperience with professional wrestling, and many backstage did not believe he would last long. More...
Longtime WWE Producer Also Leaving the CompanyMay 21, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from Wrestling-Edge ] - Longtime WWE Producer John “Big” Gaburick will be leaving the company soon, according to PWInsider.com Gaburick is known among fans for his time in front of the camera as a mentor and Producer of sorts during the early Tough Enough seasons on MTV. Gaburick’s departure is surprising as he was considered close with Kevin [...] More...
Press Release: Georgia Lottery Launches New TNA Impact Wrestling GameMay 21, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from Wrestling-Edge ] - The following press release was issued today: Georgia Lottery Introduces New IMPACT WRESTLING Game ATLANTA (May 21, 2013) " The Georgia Lottery Corporation has partnered with IMPACT WRESTLING to launch its new instant game IMPACT WRESTLING. We are pleased to partner with IMPACT WRESTLING to offer a fresh, new game to our players and [...] More...
WWEs Latest Head Writer Already ReleasedMay 21, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from Wrestling-Edge ] Credit – PWTorch - Adam Rudman, WWE’s newest head writer, has been released from the company. Rudman had only been in the role a short time and was appointed several weeks before WrestleMania. Belief backstage was that Rudman wouldn’t last long as he had no prior knowledge of the wrestling industry. More...
Henry Injured at Extreme Rules, Backstage Note on Curtis Axels NameMay 21, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from Wrestling-Edge ] - Original plans at RAW last night called for Curtis Axel to debut as Curt Axel. WWE decided to change the name shortly before he debuted which is why his entrance video on RAW read Curt throughout the video. - Mark Henry apparently tweaked his shoulder during his Strap Match against Sheamus at the Extreme [...] More...
Early Raw Viewership Numbers; Rare 3rd Hour IncreaseMay 21, 2013 (23:30) [ Indexed from WRESTLEZONE.com ]
This week's episode of Monday Night Raw did an average of 4.226 million viewers for the entire show, with hours of 4.078, 4.295 and 4.307 respectively.
Not only is this number an increase from last week's low rating, but it was a rare occasion where the numbers continued to grow throughout the night. It is likely more than a coincidence that Paul Heyman's "big announcement" was scheduled for the second hour, with Triple H in a rare Raw main event advertised for the final segment.
We will have the final Raw rating available later today. More...
Stars in Progress: Curtis Axel, The Shield, Randy OrtonMay 21, 2013 (22:30) [ Indexed from WRESTLEZONE.com ]
After a couple of much-needed weeks off, I'm back in full force here on WrestleZone with my weekly columns (Tuesdays and Fridays), the ocassional news posting and, of course, Voice of Wrestling every Monday night from 6:30-7:30 EST.
Plenty to talk about, too, so let's not waste one more second!
Curtis Axel - One Step, Period
It's clearly a step up for "Michael McGillicutty", but it's too early to tell for "Curtis Axel". The fact they're doing anything with him is positive though.
And stop getting so bent out of shape over his name. It's not bad enough to prevent him from getting over if it's meant to be. I would go back to "Curt" though, as his initial titan tron graphic seemed to suggest that was at least in the cards at some point.
Paul Heyman can make anyone better on camera as one of his "guys". But comparable to CM Punk and Brock Lesnar as Paul wanted to suggest in his promo last night? There's no way to know that right now.
Axel has a good look, good ability, and GREAT genes. Now, he has Paul Heyman as a mouthpiece. He couldn't be given a better opportunity. I just hope they don't try to oversell him too quickly. Fans don't tend to react to nobodies being throw into major stories without justification first.
The Shield - One Step Up
There's no doubt that the US and Tag Titles are in better hands at this point. At least there's some value with them now, even if thethe actual titles still aren't directly valuable. Meaning, they help add value to this group of three, whereas I don't think they did for Kofi or Team Hell No.
This will help The Shield continue to get over. And that's what they need most right now, even though I read where some fans and even experts think they're geting over huge right now.
I must be hearing something different. Or NOT hearing, for that matter.
I don't think they're doing a bad job, by any means. In fact, they're right where they should be. WWE has done well keeping them relevant and putting them over. The titles are just a good continuation of that.
The position they're in now is a delicate balance, however. They aren't the nWo equivalent -- they don't have a big enough name right now to be anywhere close -- so for now, they are still just on top of the midcard. There's nothing wrong with that, but will the entire midcard be elevated as a result? I'm not so sure.
How do you continue to work on putting over these three men effectively, while trying to help the entire division as a whole (or divisions, when you include both US and Tag Team, although I'm grouping the entire midcard into one)? Will WWE be able to pull the trigger eventually when it's time for them to lose their respective titles? Especially when it's to much lesser individuals (or teams) than the ones they've already defeated up to this point?
Or...will they drag it out too long to the point that it really doesn't benefit anyone in the end?
They've done excellent up to this point; let's hope the consistency continues.
Randy Orton - One Step Down
Nick Paglino and I were discussing this on last night's Voice of Wrestling show -- neither one of us have any clue what Randy Orton is doing these days. He can still win, but ultimately those wins mean nothing...for anyone.
I used to put Randy Orton over as a "Top 5" in the business, easy. Maybe he still "could" be, but there's no reason anyone should realize it.
What happened to all that backstage clout he used to have? And if he still has it, and is simply not using any longer, does that means he's gone soft? Did he turn the proverbial "new leaf"? Does he live in guilt and regret for how he treated people in the past that he no longer deems himself worthy of a top spot in the company?
So many questions, zero answers. There is no rhyme or reason to the stalling pattern Randy Orton has been held in for years now.
Here's the good news though. I still believe fans would accept him in a main event role as soon as he decides he wants to be there again. He's still over. And he would be more over with any type of increased relevance.
But why in the hell hasn't it happened yet? When you consider how desperate WWE is for true star power right now, it's even more mind-boggling.
Without knowing a reason, I won't lose ALL respect for one of my prior favorites. But I need answers, and soon! Otherwise, I migh begin a petition-led movement encouraging WWE to put Randy Orton and his fans out of their misery and just release him already.
Would there really be much of a difference?
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James Storm Updates Injury Status; Will He Miss Slammiversary?May 21, 2013 (22:30) [ Indexed from WRESTLEZONE.com ]
After suffering an injury on the road at TNA's last Impact Wrestling taping event, "The Cowboy" James Storm has updated his stutus with a bit of bad news.
Just so everyone knows. Doc said I have a slight tear in my right abdominal & a adductor strain "groin pull" 6-8 weeks. Busting ass 2 b back
— James Storm (@Cowboy_J_Storm) May 21, 2013
Storm was scheduled to wrestle for the TNA Tag Team titles at Slammiversary in just two weeks time, unfortunately with this update it is not ikely the former World Champion will compete. He remains on the road with TNA, and is currently heading to Atlanta with TNA Knockout Velvet Sky. More...
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