Today’s RAW Taping, WWE Not Getting High End Sponsors

— WWE returns to the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales on Apr. 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 10, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

— MediaLife.com has an article up, breaking down the demographics of WWE’s audience. For years Vince McMahon has been upset that he cannot obtain high end advertisers, and the following breakdown will explain why… Among adults who watched wrestling in the past 12 months, 16 percent have an annual household income below $15,000, according to Scarborough Research. Ten percent are between $15,000 and $20,000, 8 percent between $20,000 and $25,000, 16 percent between $25,000 and $35,000, 24 percent between $35,000 and $50,000, 17 percent between $50,000 and $75,000, and 9 percent at $75,000 or more.

— Legendary referee Joe Higuchi passed away yesterday at the age of 81, he had been battling cancer. Higuchi was the lead referee in All Japan from 1972 through 1990, and due to the fact that he spoke English, he was able to help the foreign talent get around and show them where to go and have a fun time. During the 1970s, Higuchi was widely regarded as the best referee in the business, working in Japan, and also in the US in big matches. On behalf of everyone here on the website, I would like to extend my condolences to the family, friends and fans of Mr. Higuchi.

— As noted earlier, tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be pre-recorded due to the time difference in England. The event is being held at the Manchester Evening News Arena and begins at 2:30 p.m. EST.

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