[Coffey]

People are with their families, yes, but they're with their families, at home, watching television.

[Ruckus]

Originally Posted by Walk-In

People are with their families, yes, but they're with their families, at home, watching television.

And how many families are likely to choose a WWE show as their entertainment on TV? I don't know about you, but I've never known of a family to do that.

[BKsaaki]

I don't think WWE actually put an effort into attracting viewers on Christmas chow.Or any other show.They seem to be in Autopilot mode.

[Coffey]

Originally Posted by W0lf

And how many families are likely to choose a WWE show as their entertainment on TV? I don't know about you, but I've never known of a family to do that.

What are you talking about? Are you even reading the thread? My reply was in direct response to this:

Originally Posted by RatedR10

It's Christmas Eve, people are with their families.

My entire point is that people are watching TV & choosing things other than WWE & that trying to blame it on being Christmas Eve is a cop-out.

[AthenaMark]

I wouldn't expect a good rating on the Rock return show. But it will be better after the 7th...at least his segments. I don't think the fans really give a damn about the rest of the 3 hours. Once they figure out what portion Rock is on, that's what will get the viewership.

[D.M.N.]

Originally Posted by AthenaMark

I wouldn't expect a good rating on the Rock return show. But it will be better after the 7th...at least his segments. I don't think the fans really give a damn about the rest of the 3 hours. Once they figure out what portion Rock is on, that's what will get the viewership.

If WWE have any sense, Rock will be in Q2, Q6 or Q10 (or overrun) following on from whoever is in Q9 (whether interrupting or what like in Raw 1000).

Then you get two great quarter ratings instead of just one.

[Da Silva]

Originally Posted by Walk-In

My entire point is that people are watching TV & choosing things other than WWE & that trying to blame it on being Christmas Eve is a cop-out.

And the entire problem with this is that families don't watch RAW together. And there's nothing wrong with that, I mean, why would they? Your entire argument is incredibly misguided.

[AthenaMark]

Originally Posted by D.M.N.

If WWE have any sense, Rock will be in Q2, Q6 or Q10 (or overrun) following on from whoever is in Q9 (whether interrupting or what like in Raw 1000).

Then you get two great quarter ratings instead of just one.

People have no idea how hated John Cena really is...he actually lowered ratings on Rock segments on Mania because of his horrible promos and lazy nature. That was complimented around here for whatever reason. NO..the Rock should be shown probably 3x at MOST. The beginning...a promo again with a Daniel Bryan for the hell of it and then the ending of the TLC match.

[SerapisLiber]

While they obviously do care somewhat about ratings in the WWE, it's even more obvious that they care about dollar signs more, so as long as they made more, or at least as much, money as they did last year then they will have no incentive to change anything. Now that the year is over, it'll be interesting to see what the books reflect.

[Twisted14]

Pretty obvious that this is not an issue. It's a Christmas Eve show. People are doing other things. Same will happen for this week's NYE show. Same thing happened for the Impact episode on Thanksgiving. They got one of their lowest ratings ever for that show. If the trend continues past these holiday episodes, then you can begin arguing. Right now though, it's completely pointless.