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Raw on Monday did the second lowest audience number in modern history as well as tied for the second lowest in the main demo.
The show did 1.69 million viewers, beating only the May 4 episode that did 1.68 million viewers. The 0.49 rating in 18-49 tied episodes on June 9 and June 30 for second place behind the May 4 Raw that did a 0.46.
The total audience dropped three percent from last week, but stayed even in 18-49. The good news is that the first-to-third hour drop was 5.0 percent, much lower than usual, but that wasn't the key. That was due to a strong hour two. The first hour was the lowest hour one in modern history. The second hour increased greatly and hour three dropped ...
The real story is that people tuned into the show late. This pattern used to be fairly regular in the summer months but has rarely happened this year. It could be holiday related ...
Raw was 21st overall on cable, but fourth among non-news shows. In 18-49, Raw was fourth overall. Raw was first on cable in men 18-49 and teenage boys. In hour three, Raw dropped across the board.
In looking at the key first-to-second hour increase, because it was hour two that saved the show from all-time record lows, there was a 10 percent increase in women 18-49, a three percent increase in men 18-49, a 19 percent drop in teenage girls, a five percent drop in teenage boys, and one percent increase in over 50, so it was women 18-49 who really saved the show from record lows.
The three hours were:
8 p.m. 1.70 million
9 p.m. 1.75 million
10 p.m. 1.61 million
For a comparison, the May 4 record low pattern was:
8 p.m. 1.81 million
9 p.m. 1.69 million
10 p.m. 1.55 million
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Originally Posted by PWI
Over the last few weeks, PWInsider.com has received questions asking about whether there's been any follow-up to former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio's May arrest in San Antonio, Texas for sexual assault, a second degree felony.
PWInsider.com has learned there has not been additional movement in the case as of this writing, as the charges have not yet been brought before a grand jury. Once that happens, if the Grand Jury rules there should be an official indictment, prosecution would commence and move towards a criminal trial. Del Rio remains free on $50,000 bond and we are told that he has hired several defense attorneys to represent him.
Del Rio, real name Jose Alberto Rodriguez Chucuan, 43, was arrested on 5/4 after the victim went to local authorities, stating that on Sunday 5/3 at 10 PM Chucuan allegedly became angry with her and physically assaulted her after accusing her of infidelity. When the victim would not admit to the infidelity, Chucuan allegedly slapped her "across the head" several times. The victim also alleged that Chucuan "forced her to wear a dress and dance for him" and that when she refused and he told her not to start crying because if she did, "he would take her son and drop him in the middle of the road somewhere."
The arrest affidavit stated that the woman alleged Chucuan had sexually assaulted her and that she had her injuries documented via photographs.
At the time, The FOX affiliate in San Antonio reported, "Police said Rodriguez Chucuan then tied the woman's hands with boxing straps, put a sock in her mouth and sexually assaulted her for several hours, using various objects. According to investigators, he also punched her in the back during the assault, causing visible injuries. The victim told detectives she does not remember much after he placed his hand around her throat."
TMZ later reported additional details that brought the accusations into a much more disturbing light, stating that the victim reported the attack started at around 10 PM on 5/3 and that it lasted over 16 hours, ending on 5/4 on 2:30 PM. The victim went to the police the same day with TMZ's report noting that the responding officer saw bruises on her face, arms, legs and neck. The victim alleged that Chucuan attempted to burn her passport and smashed her laptop computer and cell phone. TMZ reported that the victim, "..also claims Del Rio attacked her, causing multiple injuries and left her, 'feeling woozy and dizzy from the hits to her head.' " The victim told police she was afraid and intended to leave San Antonio as soon as possible.
If Chucuan is found guilty, the minimum prison sentence for sexual assault under Texas law would be 2 years with a maximum of up to 20 years. As a second degree felony under Texas law, sexual assault can also lead to a fine of up to $10,000, in addition to incarceration.
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Originally Posted by Post Wrestling
Farrah Akase, who has been translating the stories covering Hana Kimura’s suicide and the role that Fuji TV and Terrace House played has reported on the following from the second part of an article that includes comments from Hana’s mother, Kyoko Kimura:
*Hana had been a fan of Terrace House since she was in her teen years
*Cast members on the show were paid 100,000 yen per month, equivalent to $1,000 (U.S.) when they filmed outings with their friends they paid out of pocket
*Their contracts were strict limiting their ability to leave the house until the producers allowed them, violation of the contracts came with heavy fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 (U.S.)
*There was a scandal in 2014 where cast members went public with allegations of sexual harassment and staged scenes & relationships leading to Fuji TV canceling the series
*They later began working with Netflix and the same director was used for both iterations of the series
*The director was interviewed for the article and when asked about staging scenes, directed their questions to Fuji TV
*Those working on the article spoke with Fuji TV president Ryunosuke Endo, who denied the allegations and wanted to know who provided the testimonies
*Endo said they were still investigating the claims and cast members were asked for their full consent ahead of time
*Cast member Kai Kobayashi spoke on the record for the article stating he called to apologize to Hana on May 15th (days before she died), he knew from the start the scene was staged and they were going to meet up when the coronavirus subsided
The Unseen Japan Twitter account translated comments made by Kai Kobayashi to the Bunshun outlet regarding instructions he was given by an assistant director for Terrace House. Kobayashi says when he was filming a scene with Hana for their first date, they were jumping on a trampoline and the AD told him that it wasn’t interesting and told him “What if you feel her up or something?” with Kobayashi adding that such requests were “typical” on the show. The article added that Fuji TV is denying that staff instructed Hana to escalate tension during the costuming scene to help ratings, although those around Hana dispute Fuji TV’s assertion.
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Originally Posted by Fightful
Many, including Stu Bennett, have plenty of opinions on NXT UK's impact in the UK wrestling scene.
Bennett, who wrestled in WWE as Wade Barrett, is one of many that did not think highly of the additional NXT brand in the United Kingdom. In an interview with 411 Mania, Bennett said NXT UK has not helped the wrestling scene in the region, saying that certain wrestlers benefited from it, but several promotions did not.
"I wouldn’t say it's helped the UK scene. I would say it’s helped the wrestlers who have been signed, but outside of that, I don’t think it’s been beneficial. You’d have to look at the affect it’s had on some of the companies or some of the independents, the independent companies, who were thriving prior that versus now. So, I don’t think it’s been beneficial to the scene at all. I understand why WWE have done it. They want to have a stake hold there. It was not coincidental that NXT UK was brought out at the same time that WOS [World of Sport], which at the same time, was seen as a threat to WWE over in the UK. It wasn’t coincidental, however, it’s been portrayed by them, and I think we all know the truth behind that. Again, that’s business. I understand why they did it. I’m not casting them for doing that, but to portray it as beneficial to the UK as something benevolent is ludicrous. And as good as the product might, it’s certainly not something that’s helped the UK independent scene," Bennett said.
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Originally Posted by Fightful
Randy Orton appears headed towards a feud with the current WWE Champion.
A prior report stated how Orton wanted to work with NXT stars but a new report from WrestleTalk's Louis Dangoor notes that Orton is likely feuding with WWE Champion Drew McIntyre for SummerSlam.
Previously, Orton has reportedly thrown out the idea of working with NXT roster members including Tommaso Ciampa and Adam Cole. However, the new report states that although Orton doing an angle with either Ciampa or Cole is not in the cards for SummerSlam, it doesn't mean that WWE isn't open to the idea of exploring that in the future.
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Originally Posted by Fightful
More details on the new United States Championship belt design have been unveiled.
Twitter user @BeltFanDan, who first reported that the new design that was created last December, would go on Twitter to talk more about the new design. Something that was noteworthy about the new design was that it was 3d laser metal powder printed ...
In other WWE-belt design news, there have been new designs for the SmackDown Tag Team titles since WrestleMania 36, but they have yet to be officially unveiled and there's no word on if they will ever be unveiled. In addition, the NXT titles have new belts that are simply a larger version of the existing ones.
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Originally Posted by PWI
Nintendo of America announced that Super Nintendo game Natsume Championship Wrestling will be added to their Switch Online game library on 7/15.
Natsume Championship Wrestling was released in 1994 and is an American conversion of Zen Nippon Puroresu Sekai Saiky? Taggu Dasshu which used the All Japan Wrestling license.
1986 Nintendo Entertainment System classic Pro Wrestling is already available on the service.
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Originally Posted by PWI
The cover for the WWE 2K Battlegrounds video game, which is being released this fall, has been unveiled:
Presenting the OFFICIAL cover of WWE 2K Battlegrounds! Are. You. READY?! #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/iY7MTrbUCy
— WWE 2K Battlegrounds (@2KBattlegrounds) July 8, 2020
Kofi Kingston, Daniel Bryan, Yokozuna, Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey, Steve Austin and Asuka join the previously revealed Andre the Giant, John Cena, the Rock, The Undertaker, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Big Show in the game.
WWE Battlegrounds will be released on 9/18 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and more. The new official trailer can be seen below
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