Variety is reporting that the tentative numbers for the WWE’s annual supershow met expectations with 1 million PPV buys. The buy rate reflects a 30% increase in North America and 15% overseas. The 1 million buys was helped by the return of The Rock to the WWE roster and the annual celebrity involvement, this time […]
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WWE Tough Enough ratings: 2.196 million
Television by Numbers reports that this past week’s episode of WWE’s Tough Enough received an average of 2.196 million viewers and a 0.8 rating for the 18-49 adult demographic. The reality show starring Stone Cold Steve Austin was down from last week with an overall 1.53 rating. The replay following Monday Night Raw […]
WWE Tough Enough ratings down
Television by Numbers reports WWE’s reality series Tough Enough ratings grabbed 2.785 million viewers. The numbers show a decrease from last week’s debut. Tough Enough scored a rating 0f 0.9 for adults 18-49. In this week’s episode, Stone Cold Steve Austin eliminated indy wrestler Matt (aka M-Dogg 20 of CZW fame) for not having charisma […]
WWE announces new name, business strategy
World Wrestling Entertainment announced that it is changing its name to WWE in a rebranding effort that includes a new business strategy. The purpose of the change is to “better reflect the company’s global entertainment offerings.” Via WWE.com: Two key components to WWE’s brand expansion will be the active pursuit to acquire entertainment content companies […]
Tough Enough ratings: 3.3 million viewers
WWE’s Monday night debut of its resurrected reality show, Tough Enough, received a huge audience of 3.3 million viewers. The reality show featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin has 14 individuals competing for a WWE contract. Via Zap2it.com: WWE TOUGH ENOUGH is #2 new reality series premiere of the year on cable in P18-49 and P18-34. […]