Backstage Ric Flair/WWE Update, Ratings Note, & More

– Nature Boy Ric Flair is currently working for WWE without a contrac. The company has opted not to sign Flair because they want complete control over their talent and as of this week Ric Flair is sending out press releases stating he's not exclusive to WWE and is still seeking bookings.

– MediaWeek.com has an article up today looking at the cable ratings war between the USA Network and TNT. As the final week of the second quarter comes to a close, the USA Network looks to be pulling ahead, currently with a 3% lead among adults 18-49. The article cites WWE's Monday Night Raw as well as original USA shows Burn Notice and Royal Pains as big factors in the network's success.