Despite heavy promotion of the return of Ric Flair as well as a match pitting Randy Orton against Undertaker, last night’s edition of Raw drew a 3.4 cable rating, down from the 3.6 the show did the two previous weeks. The show did hours of 3.34 and 3.50. Three weeks ago, the show drew a 3.9 rating.
As seen on Raw last night, New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was in attendance. WWE.com has posted photos of Sabathia meeting up with John Cena backstage at the show.
WWE issued the following press release today: WWE Attractive Option February 10, 2009STAMFORD, Conn., February 10, 2009 – Today, WWE’s dividend yield reached 15.8%. Based on the Company’s strong balance sheet and its intensified focus on managing in a financially prudent and disciplined manner, WWE is confident it can sustain its dividend over the long-term.
TNA is expected to make more releases in the near future, but names have yet to be confirmed. As noted earlier, Petey Williams lost a “loser leaves town” match at tonight’s iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Florida, which is scheduled to air next week. Williams is legitimately finished with the company as he is being released. TNA is parting ways with Lance Hoyt/Rock as well as we noted earlier.
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