WWE Signs Dakota Darsow To A Contract, WWE/TNA Ratings Breakdown

WWE has signed Dakota Darsow to a developmental contract. Darsow had a weeklong tryout with the company a few months back, and at the age of 21 was signed to a contract . He has reported to Florida Championship Wrestling to begin his WWE training. Dakota is the son of Barry Darsow, who was Demolition Smash in the WWF.

Here is a breakdown for the latest WWE and TNA television ratings:

TNA iMPACT! on 11/27 (Thanksgiving edition) drew a final 1.1 cable rating (or a 1.12) with 1.6 million viewers. This was considered to be a very strong number given that the show was falling on a holiday. The final quarter hour drew a 1.20, which is one of the strongest quarter hours they have drawn in some time.

ECW on Sci Fi on 11/25 drew a final 1.3 cable rating.

WWE Monday Night Raw on 11/24 drew a final 3.3 cable rating (or a 3.29) with 4.9 million viewers. The first hour drew a 3.19 (4.7 million) and the second hour drew a 3.39 (5 million).

WWE Friday Night Smackdown on 11/21 drew a final 2.2 broadcast rating with 3.77 million viewers. The show has seen an increase in viewership since late October and back to levels the show was drawing on The CW Network.