Ratings for RAW & UFC reality show, Austin/WWE Films, and ITV show
On Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 9:03 PM EST - The 1/17 edition of WWE RAW drew a final 3.8 cable rating. This is the same number the show drew last week. Also, the debut of the Ultimate Fighter reality show that followed RAW on Spike TV drew a 1.4 cable rating. That is considered to be a huge success. We will have more news and notes regarding the RAW rating and the ratings from this past weekend's shows very soon.
Credit: Dave Meltzer @ WrestlingObserver.com
- The press conference held earlier today in Hollywood, CA regarding the announcement of Steve Austin agreeing to a three-film deal with WWE Films was picked up by Variety, so expect other entertainment affiliates to do the same. WWE.com also has photos up on the website from the press conference as well.
- The BBC has added an article taking a look at the new ITV reality series "Celebrity Wrestling" that will feature celebrities learning to become professional wrestlers. Roddy Piper, D'Lo Brown and Joe E. Legend are all scheduled to be involved with the training on the show. For more, click here.