Final 8/6 SD! Rating Sees Decrease
As noted, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown finished slightly up in the ratings for the 18-49 demographic, however overall the show finished down slightly from last week.
This week’s show finished with a 1.7 rating, down from last week’s 1.77 rating. This week’s show averaged 2.405 million viewers, also down from last week’s 2.443 million viewership average.
JR Addresses Rumors of a WWE Return
Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below is a highlight:
On rumors of him possibly returning to the WWE announce table:
“Did a short interview with Bleacher Report and got asked the same question that I generally get daily on Twitter and that is if I’d ever consider going back to announcing for WWE. First of all, no talks of that nature have taken place, I am not interested in going back on the road 51 weeks a year and WWE is looking to get younger in all areas and not older. Would I like to broadcast a match at a Wrestlemania? Of course…who wouldn’t? That’s the extent of my thoughts on that matter. I had a great, 21 year run in WWE for which I’m grateful but we’ve both moved on. However, if any one in the biz can honestly look you in the eye and say that being a part of a Wrestlemania presentation wouldn’t be fun then I question their level of honesty. I assume some may feel that way but the vast majority would say yes. That;s the entire story and I’m happy doing what I’m doing and that is being able to work my own schedule and do projects that I enjoy without extensive travel.”
Tommy Dreamer Takes Final Chokeslam
The following video, which comes courtesy of Title Match Wrestling, features Tommy Dreamer taking a chokeslam from Lance Hoyt at a recent Lone Star Wrestling event. Dreamer later noted it was the last chokeslam he will ever take in the ring:
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
