WWE.com has an article here about SmackDown moving to the USA Network on January 7, 2016. Vince McMahon commented on the move, stating, "WWE is proud to have SmackDown join Raw as part of our expanded partnership with USA Network. The combination of the No. 1 cable network and two ratings juggernauts provides a destination for our viewers and an extraordinary platform for our partners."
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
Does he mean that USA is a #1 Cable Network? OR Smackdown or Raw? I hope its the latter. If he really believe Smackdown or Raw are ratings juggurnaut. He has really gone off the deep end. Maybe if it goes to 1:16. With the 1:16 our ratings soar to new heights lol.
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
I don't think people on here realize the ratings are only low in comparison to marks WWE has set in the past. RAW is still the most viewed show on USA by a wide margin.
I don't think people on here realize the ratings are only low in comparison to marks WWE has set in the past. RAW is still the most viewed show on USA by a wide margin.
Perhaps, but within a year they've seen their biggest drop in viewership from one year to the next since the freaking end of the attitude era and it doesn't seem the slide is about to end anytime soon.
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
Promoter promotes product.
Yeahhhh, but, on WWE.com it's more likely Vince would say "our ratings are shit.", right?
I mean, he's putting his own product over on his own website and pandering to the network they'll be on. I'm surprised he didn't add a few superlatives on and I wouldn't have blamed him.
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
Yes he is right its relative. Raws 2:16 is the biggest demo on the USA Network. So technicaly Vince ain't lying. But I woulden't call Raw or Smackdown Ratings Juggurnaut from any stretch of the imagination.
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
Compared to most shows they are but nothing lasts forever, it is already slipping and if he is not worried now he is in for a hella rude awakening. As they say.. THE PARTY IS OVER GRANDPA.
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
I've followed every raw for the past year and havent tuned in once. In fact I havent had a need to pay for cable tv for the past 5 years because of the internet. I'm sure there are lots of people doing the same. This isnt the 90s anymore where we need to actually watch the tv show in order to stay updated.
WWE's youtube channel summarizes RAW and smackdown after it airs. You can see everything you need to see in 25 minutes.
I'm not saying that WWE isnt at a low point. I am just making the point that the ratings arent an accurate representation of who is actually following the show like it was back in the old days. Cable TV is becoming obsolete.
Re: Vince McMahaon: RAW And Smackdown are ratings juggernauts
RAW sucks.. and then you die! :vince3
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Wrestling Forum
23.4M posts
266.5K members
Since 2002
A forum community dedicated to all Wrestling enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about WWE, AEW, Ring of Honor, Impact and all forms of professional and amateur wrestling.