[AthenaMark]

Originally Posted by The-Rock-Says

In a rarity, the highest rated segment of the entire show was the Ryback interview and Ryback vs. Tensai match which did a 2.91 quarter. Kofi Kingston vs. Wade Barrett lost 298,000 viewers. A Paul Heyman and C.M. Punk backstage interview plus Aksana vs. Kaitlyn lost 80,000 viewers. Brodus Clay vs. Antonio Cesaro and the John Cena Make a Wish segment gained 376,000 viewers. The segment with Vickie Guerrero, A.J. Lee, Cena where Dolph Ziggler attacked gained 195,000 viewers to a 2.85 quarter. I have to say I was shocked because 9 p.m. is usual growth and I thought this would be a big one, and that’s as low a 9 p.m. growth period as they’ve had. Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio 2/3 falls lost 122,000 viewers. Great Khali vs. Primo & Epico lost 186,000 viewers. The Miz vs. David Otunga gained 223,000 viewers which for those two has to be considered a success. Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow gained 105,000 viewers at 10 p.m. The A.J. and Dolph Ziggler locker room deal which ended with the Cena and Ziggler brawl lost 241,000 viewers. Not good at all considering the nature of that segment. Kane & Daniel Bryan vs. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara lost 266,000 viewers to a 2.50 quarter. Airing clips of all the Cena angles on the show gained 101,000 viewers. The C.M. Punk 365th day in-ring celebration gained 419,000 viewers to a 2.87 overrun.

Ryback and Miz outdrawing CM Punk and Ziggler's loved promo? You can't make this shit up, man. I can't wait until the night after TLC...ready to hear that legendary theme.

[#1Peep4ever]

Originally Posted by jblvdx

So everything is doing bad in the ratings because the show sucks. What else is there to say?

Not one thing got over a 3.0. I know WWE doesn't value ratings like they used to, but god damn, take a hint and improve your product.

nah
its all punks fault people arent interested in khali vs primo/epico with hornshit included

[Starbuck]

DAT CELEBRATION

I think it would have done much better had people actually given a fuck about Punk's title reign for even a quarter of those 365 days. But hey, this is what happens when you treat something like shit and then expect people to care. They don't. Hell, they're treating Cena being in WWE for 10 years as a bigger deal than Punk being champ for 1.

This clarifies a lot of things for me and should for others too. Punk's segment wasn't even the highest of the night and it was promoted heavily throughout the show not to mention got the overrun slot which should have helped big time. It was his big moment to shine and nobody cared. Says it all really. And before some idiot starts flaming, I'm not solely blaming him for the entire show performance. But this segment was all Punk in what was supposed to be the biggest segment of the night and the obvious hook of the show and it couldn't even beat the opener.

Also, the Cena/AJ/Vickie thing doing so badly is another wake up call. I think that has to be one of the worst 9PM growths in some time. Why? Because they've been doing the exact same segment at the exact same time slot for the past month. Any bit of wonder why people aren't watching it. Besides, it's retarded as fuck which doesn't help matters either.

Horrible breakdown. Not one segment got over a 3.0 which is just awful. What else is there to say other than the fact that they're stuck in a rut and won't get out of it until they get their act together across the board. Punk isn't doing anything to help when it comes to television audiences. I've been saying this for months. Now it appears that even John Cena isn't enough anymore. They're all striking out.

[swagger_ROCKS]

I liked that Orton vs Rio match. But the whole formula of these bookings remains the same, and it's wearing attention spans very thin.

[Awesome22]

How many times have Orton vs Del Rio happened? Not only is the show boring but it's the same freaking matches week after week. They deserve this rating.

[swagger_ROCKS]

Originally Posted by Awesome22

How many times have Orton vs Del Rio happened? Not only is the show boring but it's the same freaking matches week after week. They deserve this rating.

Not sure, but Orton's won the majority of them and there isn't much story in it. Couple of good promos here and there, but I see it leading nowhere. My excuse is, they're keeping Orton strong for his supposed heel turn, and if that's the case, then I ain't even mad.

[Crusade]

Man product has horrible ratings across the board this week. Punk isn't hurting the ratings but certainly isn't helping either.

[MikeChase27]

Originally Posted by N-destroy

I know that taker has the final say, but why would he not agree to work with Ryback? It's not like he is going to lose the match.

Seeing how this is could be his last mania I doubt he wants to risk getting seriously hurt.

[N-destroy]

Orton and Del Rio have had eight 1-on-1 matches together in 2012, Orton has won 6 of them. 1 no-contest finish and the other submission win for Del Rio.

Originally Posted by MikeChase27

Seeing how this is could be his last mania I doubt he wants to risk getting seriously hurt.

This is not his last mania, WM-30 against Cena(possibly heel) will be his last. Ryback is by no means a reckless worker. He is just inexperienced.

[swagger_ROCKS]

Originally Posted by N-destroy

Orton and Del Rio have had eight 1-on-1 matches together in 2012, Orton has 6 of them. 1 no-contest finish and the other submission win for Del Rio.

Well damn. Guess they are gonna have a chairs or tables match to end the feud, with Orton going over. And then probably Orton's gonna eliminate Rio in the EC match.