Heat Over Donald Trump Stunt, Ratings News, & More
– Several media outlets have pulled their stories about Donald Trump buying RAW after finding out it is just a storyline. The media lead to believe it was real since WWE and USA Network both sent out press releases about the fake purchase. More than one outlet is saying they are done giving press to WWE, and the stunt likely won't sit well with the SEC.
– The Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir fight on July 11 will be refereed by Herb Dean.
– In the weekly cable ratings, USA was #1 with a 2.6 average, way ahead of TNT's 1.8. RAW's first hour was #8 and the second was #5 last week. MyNetworkTV's average a 0.94 and CW's was 0.83.
– Buff Bagwell headlines for WAR on 7/28 in Sidney, OH at the Shelby County Fair and 8/8 in Wapakoneta, OH.