The 4/7 post-WrestleMania edition of WWE Raw drew a 3.93 cable rating. The hourly ratings were 3.83 and 4.02. This is up from last week’s 3.55, so In related news, the two episodes of NCIS that aired right before RAW both drew 3.1 cable ratings, so Raw had a very strong lead-in. The National Champion NCAA game also went head-to-head with RAW.
This week on RAW, Vickie Guererro announced that she would be leaving her post as SmackDown General Manager to take over WWE’s Monday night show. As a result, the SmackDown GM position was vacated. On last night’s ECW, Theodore Long announced that he will be the new SmackDown GM. Meanwhile, Tiffany has been promoted to the position of ECW general manager. As for who will be replacing Tazz as Jim Ross’ announcing partner on SmackDown, Todd Grisham called SmackDown with JR at last night’s TV tapings. Grisham, who previously called ECW with Matt Striker, was replaced on ECW by Josh Mathews.
Nick Aldis on Bret Hart Being First Person To Text Him After SummerSlam Match Against Gunther Was Announced, Feeling “Nervous But Excited” For His Match Against Gunther, & His Belief His Upcoming Match Is Evidence of His Impact As A “Significant General Manager” in WWE
Various: Kay Lee Ray (Alba Fyre) on Her Post-WWE Run Being “It’s Good To Have Fun Again”, Lucha De Apuestas Match Set for CMLL 93rd Anniversary Event, Current Card for 7/30 Live TNA Impact! Show, Indies/Misc.
Latest Backstage Update on Bayley’s Current WWE Status & Contract
