Tuesday’s (5/14) episode of NXT on USA Network averaged 597,000 viewers, down from 659,000 the previous week but above the 564,000 two weeks ago. One year ago this week, it drew 564,000 viewers, so this week was up 33,000. Through 20 weeks this year, it has averaged 638,000 viewers. (Dynamite has averaged 782,000, a lead of 144,000.) One year ago through 20 weeks, it averaged 595,000 viewers. (Dynamite averaged 884,000, a lead of 289,000.) Two years ago through 20 weeks, it averaged 595,000 viewers. (Dynamite averaged 971,000, a lead of 376,000.) Three years ago through 20 weeks, it averaged ..read more

When: Friday, May 17, 2024 Where: Jacksonville , Fla. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Attendance: WrestleTix reports today that 9,409 tickets were distributed so far; arena set up for 10,136. How To Watch: Live on Fox Advertised Matches & Appearances Randy Orton vs. Carmelo Hayes – King of the Ring Tournament Match L.A. Knight vs. Tama Tonga – King of the Ring Tournament Match Tiffany Stratton vs. Bianca Belair – Queen of the Ring Tournament Match Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax – Queen of the Ring Tournament Match Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul Champion vs. Champion Match contract signing L ..read more

Last night’s (5/13) episode of WWE Monday Night Raw on USA Network averaged 1.589 million viewers, down from 1.619 million last week. One year ago this week, Raw drew 1.716 million viewers. Two years ago this week, Raw drew 1.737 million viewers. Three years ago, Raw drew 1.823 million viewers. The average this year after 20 weeks is 1.737 million. One year ago through 20 weeks, Raw averaged 1.841 million. Two years ago through 20 weeks, Raw averaged 1.726 million. In the key 18-49 demo, it drew a 0.53 rating, even with last week. Through 20 weeks, Raw is averaging a 0.57 rating. Last year thr ..read more

Last Friday’s (5/10) episode of WWE Smackdown on Fox broadcast network averaged 2.128 million viewers, down from 2.1487 million the previous week. It was the lowest viewership level of 2024. One year ago this week it drew 2.149 million viewers. Through 19 weeks this year, Smackdown averaged 2.370 million viewers. Through 19 weeks last year, Smackdown averaged 2.334 million viewers. Through 19 weeks two years ago, Smackdown averaged 2.153 million viewers. In the key 18-49 demo, it drew a 0.62 rating, up from 0.60 the prior week. Through 19 weeks this year, Smackdown has averaged a 0.67 ratin ..read more

Jesse Ventura says he is in negotiations with WWE to return for a Legends deal, which would likely lead to him making special appearances in documentaries and perhaps some live appearances at events based on past Legends deals. “I am back negotiating with them,” he said on the May 9, 2024 episode of Frank Morano’s podcast. “We’re in talks right now. I have contracts with my attorney right now with the WWE.” He said he’s not sure the extent of what the deal would entail. “We don’t know right now fully,” he said. “They want to bring me back under their Legends [deal]. If you go back to WrestleMa ..read more

When: Monday, May 13, 2024 Where: Greenville, S.C. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Attendance: WrestleTix reports today that 7,603 tickets were distributed so far; arena set up for 8,500. How To Watch: Live on USA Network Advertised Matches & Appearances Jey Uso vs. Ilja Dragunov – King of the Ring Tournament Kofi Kingston vs. Gunther – King of the Ring Tournament Lyra Valkyria vs. Zoey Stark – Queen of the Ring Tournament Shayna Baszler vs. Iyo Sky – Queen of the Ring Tournament LAST WEEK’S RAW RESULTS: WWE RAW RESULTS (5/6): Pomarez’s report on start of King of the Ring and Queen of the ..read more

TKO released 2024 Q1 financial data to shareholders this week, including total revenue for both WWE and UFC. WWE edged UFC in total revenue by a 316.7 million to 313.0 million margin. The breakdown in WWE revenue by category was provided: $221.1 million – Media Rights & Content (UFC generated $214.5 million) $50.2 million – Live Events (UFC generated $35.3 million) $13.8 million – Sponsorships (UFC generated $48.6 million) $31.6 million – Consumer Products (UFC generated $14.6 million) WWE noted these details on revenue and expenses: •WWE revenue was $297.6 million for the period from Ja ..read more

Nick Aldis announced on Twitter/X that Bobby Lashley is out of the King of the Ring tournament due to an injury suffered during training. He said Angelo Dawkins will replace him. Lashley was scheduled to face Tama Tonga, an intriguing match-up given that Tonga is new to WWE and Lashley is a high-end opponent so the finish of the match would make a statement, assuming it wasn’t a DQ or non-finish. The winner of Dawkins vs. Tonga will face the winner of L.A. Knight vs. Santos Escobar. The other bracket features Carmelo Hayes vs. Baron Corbin and Randy Orton vs. A.J. Styles. Important Update ahe ..read more

The following are highlights of EC3’s interview with PWMania discussing his time in WWE, moving from WWE to the NWA, and what’s next for him. (Quotes are courtesy of PWMania, supplied directly to PWTorch.) His time in WWE and transitioning to NWA: This is before the new regime which credit where it’s due, WWE has been really good lately since Vince (McMahon) left. In the past, it was very controlled, and tyrannical in a way. One man was in charge of everything and didn’t know what was going on half the time, the other half of the time his mind was completely vacant. He lost it. Everything was ..read more

When: Friday, May 10, 2024 Where: Wilkes-Barre , Pa. at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Attendance: WrestleTix reports today that 7,424 tickets were distributed so far; arena set up for 7,640. How To Watch: Live on Fox Advertised Matches & Appearances King and Queen of the Ring Tournament continues LAST WEEK’S SMACKDOWN RESULTS: WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (5/3) : McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Rhodes-Styles face to face, RKO Show, New Catch Republic vs. Authors of Pain, Street Profits vs. Theory/Waller Tag Title OR CHECK THIS OUT AT PROWRESTLING.NET: WWE Conference Call report ..read more