— Friday’s episode of SmackDown drew 2.80 million viewers and a 0.7 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic. Those numbers are up 2% and a tenth from last week’s 2.73 million and 0.6.
The full rating should be available later this evening.
— WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross shared his comments on what he expects for tonight’s RAW. He tweeted the following on Monday evening:
Look for WM30 card to begin to evolve tonight on #RAW from #Chicago. I'd suggest the only concrete match is Taker vs Lesnar. #StayTuned
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 3, 2014
— JR also revealed that he’s recording an interview with Mick Foley for a future “Ross Report” podcast. JR tweeted:
Tomorrow night I'm visiting w/ @realmickfoley for an upcoming Ross Report podcast. @mauroranallo on tap this week. @PodcastOne & iTunes.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 3, 2014
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Senior Director, Live Events Mike Kitlas Reportedly Departs From MLW and Replaced With Former AEW VP of Live Events & Touring
