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 Wrestling Podcast Episode 173: The Million Dollar RAWcast [20:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

CK may be without a co-host this week, but that doesn’t mean we’re not bringing the fire in our discussion of WWE Monday Night Raw from July 6th, 2009. This week’s show features 20 minutes of the finest wrestling analysis on the web. Highlights include Pinfall Recall’s continuing hatred of WWE’s handling of the Tag Team Championships, Teddy Dibiase acting like a 9 year old, CK’s desire for more Million Dollar moments, and excruciating foot and leg injuries, all brought to you with that PFRC heat you know and love. So fire up your media players, turn up your speakers, and prepare to have the knowledge dropped on your asses by the best professional wrestling podcast you’ve ever set ears upon.

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WWE

Smackdown and ECW get new GM’s, Next week’s ECW main event

- It was announced during last night’s ECW broadcast that Teddy Long is now the new General Manager of Smackdown and Tiffany is now the interim General Manager of ECW.

- Also announced on ECW last night that next week’s broadcast will be headlined by another elimination chase match. The bout will feature Christian vs Tommy Dreamer vs Finlay in a triple threat contest. The loser of the match, more specifically whoever is pinned, will be eliminated, and the two remaining superstars will compete in a singles match, presumably the following week, to determine the number one contender to Jack Swagger’s ECW Title which he will then defend at Backlash

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Update on WWE’s announcer situation

- With Josh Matthews working as the play by play man on ECW last night, Todd Grisham will work with Jim Ross on Friday’s episode of Smackdown. The announcing situation is likely to change with the draft Monday, as well as the addition of the WGN show.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Ken Kennedy and Candice Michelle injury updates

- The injured Mr. Kennedy recently spoke to The Miami Herald concerning his rehab and his in-ring return time frame. The following is an excerpt:

“I’m going to find out from Dr. Andrews if that’s going to be a permanent thing, and I’ll have to deal with it, or if there’s something more that we can do…I’d rather be 100 percent, [as opposed to working through the injury] but you got to do what you got to do in this business because the bottom line is this business is going to keep rolling with or without me. I’d rather be a part of it and contribute. I think I have a lot to contribute because there are a lot of things that I have yet to accomplish that nobody really has seen out of me.” You can read the whole interview at  MiamiHerald.com.

- According to fans this past weekend at WWE’s Axxess event, WWE Diva Candice Michelle was telling people that she is about 3 weeks away from returning to the ring full-time.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Howard Finkel thanks fans, Gail Kim and Jimmy Yang Wang movie gets released

- WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel has posted his latest blog on the WWE Universe website, thanking fans for their support, discussing his induction and the most recent events in WWE storylines.  You can read the complete blog by clicking here.

- The feature film “Royal Kill” featuring Gail Kim and Jimmy Wang Yang has a limited release starting this weekend.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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TNA

TNA signs female Japanese star

- At a press conference held today in Japan, female Japanese star Ayako Hamada announced that she has signed with TNA, and that the April 19th Ito Dojo show will be her final match in Japan. Ayako Hamada is the daughter of Michinoku Pro Wrestling’s Gran Hamada.

Credit: 411mania.com

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ROH

Tons of ROH news…with Flair!

- Ric Flair will be at “The Arena” tomorrow and will be a part of the ROH on HDNet TV tapings. HDNet may be covering the cost of Flair’s appearances.

- The following matches have been announced for tomorrow’s tapings:

* Austin Aries vs. Roderick Strong

* Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black 

* ROH Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen and El Generico vs. Kenny King and Rhett Titus

- The following matches have been announced for Friday’s tapings:

* Jimmy Jacobs and Brodie Lee vs. The Necro Butcher and Delirious

* ROH Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen and El Generico vs. The American Wolves - Tables Match

* Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston

- Nigel McGuinness will be wrestling for 2CW out of New York this weekend. McGuinness is in bad shape, due to his arm injuries, and some say that he couldn’t lift his arms over his head after the match with Jerry Lynn last week.

- During the ROH Supercard of Honor IV show, Ace Steel played the part of “Kim-Chee” during Kamala’s appearance on the show.

- American Wolves vs. Bryan Danielson and Tyler Black has been added to the April 18th card in Toronto.

- Sylvan Grenier will also be on the Canadian shows, working against Kevin Steen and El Generico

- ROH Champion Jerry Lynn will defend against Roderick String on April 24th in Dayton. On the 25th, Lynn defends against Colt Cabana in Chicago.

- Mike Quackenbush returns to the company on May 8th in Boston, Massachusetts and May 9th in Edison, New Jersey.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Hulk Hogan sells energy

- Hulk Hogan has a new job, selling Hulk Hogan’s Extreme Energy Granules. Click here for all the details

Credit: 411mania.com

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WWE

Final Wrestlemania Card

Here is the final WWE WrestleMania XXV card:

* Chris Jericho vs. Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Rowdy Roddy Piper w/Ric Flair For Chris Jericho to win, he has to defeat all three of the legends. For the legends to win, they have to defeat Chris Jericho just one time.

* The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels

* Extreme Rules Match: Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy

* 25-Diva “Miss WrestleMania” Battle Royal: Known Participants - Melina, Maryse, Mickie James, Gail Kim, Michelle McCool, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Alicia Fox, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Eve Torres, Katie Lea Burchill, Beth Phoenix, Layla El, Rosa Mendes, Candice Michelle, Natalya Neidhart, Jillian Hall, Tiffany, Sunny, Torrie Wilson, Molly Holly, Victoria and Jackie Gayda-Haas

* Money in the Bank Ladder Match: CM Punk vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. MVP vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Christian vs. Finlay

* Winner Takes All – WWE Tag Team Titles vs. World Tag Team Titles – Unified Tag Team Title LUMBERJACK Match: The Miz and John Morrison © vs. Carlito and Primo Colon ©

* IC Title Match: JBL © vs. Rey Mysterio

* World Title Match: Edge © vs. The Big Show vs. John Cena

* WWE Title Match: HHH © vs. Randy Orton

credit: 411mania.com

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Raw Quarter By Quarter Ratings Breakdown

The following are the quarter hour breakdowns for Monday night’s episode of WWE Raw. The show scored a 3.55 cable rating overall.

* 9:00: 3.28 (Diva Tag, Orton vs. HHH Video, Lawler Entrance)
* 9:15: 3.29 (Lawler vs. Jericho, Aftermath, Hall of Fame Video)
* 9:30: 3.45 (Cena Interview, HBK Shows Up In Casket, Rey vs. JBL)
* 9:45: 3.41 (Rey vs. JBL, WrestleMania Video Package)
* 10:00: 3.86 (John Cena vs. Big Show, )
* 10:15: 3.73 (HBK’s Funeral For Taker’s Streak)
* 10:30: 3.49 (Various Video Packages, Legacy Prepares for Orton’s Address, MITB Battle Royal)
* 10:45: 3.64 (MITB Battle Royal, Orton’s Address)
* Overrun: 4.08 (Vince, Shane, HHH vs. Legacy Brawl)

credit: 411mania.com

TNA

Impact Ratings

TNA Impact did a 1.3 rating last night and drew its largest audience ever with just under 2 million viewers.

Credit: WrestlingObserver.com

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Lockdown PPV Card

#  Here is the updated TNA Lockdown PPV Card, all matches are held in the six-sides of steel:

- Danny Bonaduce vs. Eric Young
- TNA Knockouts Queen of the Cage Match: ODB vs. Madison Rayne vs. Daffney vs. Sojo Bolt
- Doomsday Chamber of Blood Match: Abyss vs. Matt Morgan
- Lethal Lockdown: Team (Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett and () vs. Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Scott Steiner, Booker T and Kevin Nash)
- TNA Knockouts Title Match: Awesome Kong © vs. Angelina Love vs. taylor Wilde
- IWGP Jr. Tag Team Title Match: The Motor City Machine Guns © vs. No Limit vs. LAX
- X-Division Title Xcape Match: Suicide © vs. Kiyoshi vs. Jay Letha; vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir vs. Consequences Creed
- Winner Takes All – TNA World Tag Team Titles vs. IWGP Tag Team Titles Match: Beer Money © vs. Team 3D ©
- TNA World Title Match: Sting © vs. Mick Foley

credit: 411mania.com

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ROH

Card For HDNet Show

The following matches are scheduled for tonight’s edition of ROH on HDNet:

- Erick Stevens vs. Sterling James Keenan
- The Dark City Fight Club (Kory Chavis and Jon Davis) vs. Cheech and Cloudy
- The Necro Butcher vs. Chris Hero
- Bryan Danielson vs. Austin Aries

credit: 411mania.com

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 Standard Podcast [65:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

JG and CK continue to bring you yet another mind-blowing episode of their wrestling podcast, Pinfall Recall.  We give great analysis of Monday Night RAW and help you understand who brings you “The Best Wrestling You’ve Ever Heard.”  Listen while we pull it apart and maybe piece it back together better than creative would.

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Welcome to Pinfall Recall’s Wrestling News Digest, your daily collection of all the news in the professional wrestling world. Each day we collect all the news from WWE, TNA, ROH, and more, and deliver it to you in one easy to read posting. No more clicking 30 links and loading 30 pages to read 3 lines of text. Just point your browser to Pinfall Recall every day for all the wrestling news you need.

After the jump (the read more button) you’ll find today’s top stories, immediately followed by all of your news divided up by organization, for your viewing pleasure.

So, for the latest on Ric Flair’s RAW injuries, as well as Kurt Angle’s relationship with Rhaka Khan and which Diva’s won’t be wrestling at WrestleMania XV…

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Welcome to Pinfall Recall’s Wrestling News Digest, your daily collection of all the news in the professional wrestling world.  Each day we collect all the news from WWE, TNA, ROH, and more, and deliver it to you in one easy to read posting.  No more clicking 30 links and loading 30 pages to read 3 lines of text.  Just point your browser to Pinfall Recall every day for all the wrestling news you need.

After the jump (the read more button) you’ll find today’s top stories,  immediately followed by all of your news divided up by organization, for your viewing pleasure.

So, for the latest on Vince McMahon’s treatment of the creative team, yet another Gail Kim return announcement, and the tale of two more tragic wrestling deaths…

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WWE

Released wrestlers news

- WWE released Smackdown talent Ryan Braddock this past weekend, and the company’s website has removed his bio from their roster section thus confirming the release.

- WWE.com has posted the following:

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Smackdown Superstar Kizarny as of today, March 19, 2009. WWE wishes Kizarny the best in all future endeavors.

- Although WWE has released Afa Sr, one half of the legendary Wild Samoans tag team, he will still be associated with the company as VP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis has plans to attend a training camp at Afa’s Wild Samoan Wrestling School in Florida to scout talent.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Next week’s Raw main event, Gail Kim in a movie

- Next week’s WWE Monday Night Raw main event will be The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels vs. JBL and Vladimir Kozlov.

- Soon to debut Diva Gail Kim is reportedly starring in a new film titled “Royal Kill.” In the movie, which is set to be released on June 9, 2009, Kim plays a hired assassin named Nadia. You can see a production still of her if you click here.

Credit: 411mania.com and wrestlezone.com

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Interview from Men’s Fitness with John Cena

- The following press release was sent out today, hyping John Cena appearing on the April Cover of Men’s Fitness:

JOHN CENA TALKS ACTING, WRESTLE MANIA AND LIFE AFTER THE WWE IN THE APRIL ISSUE OF MEN’S FITNESS

On Newsstands March 16th Nationwide

NEW YORK, NY—He’s an actor, hip-hop artist and the top name in the WWE. Now John Cena graces the cover of Men’s Fitness where he talks about everything from his new role in the new film 12 Rounds to growing up as a scrawny teenager in West Newbury, Massachusetts, forced to workout to protect himself. “I started listening to hip-hop when nobody else was, started dressing all urban when nobody else was, and I got hell for it,” he says in the issue. “To counteract, strictly for self-defense, I wanted to get bigger. I figured if I worked out three times a week, I’d get big. If I did it seven days a week, I’d get huge.” And it worked. By the time he was 16, Cena had gone from 155 pounds to 215. “Nobody was giving me any more stuff,” he says.

Following are highlights from his interview in the April issue of Men’s Fitness, on newsstands March 16 nationwide.

On rumors about him being on steroids…

“Train with me for just a week, and you’ll see that I’m the guy who drives 250 miles between shows but will be at the gym tomorrow at 10 a.m. when most people are still sleeping in. I’m the guy who’ll fly to Australia, find a gym, fly back, and the first thing I do off the plane is work out, before I even shower or eat. I’ve made a living out of working hard.”

On his favorite Wrestle Mania (1987’s WrestleMania III) 

“As unstoppable as Hulk Hogan was, I didn’t see him beating Andre the Giant, let alone picking him up. No one remembers anything else about that match, but that moment is so frozen in time. It was a moment that defined WrestleMania.”

12 Rounds Director Renny Harlin on his acting ability…

“He’s intelligent, he’s funny, and more invested than anyone I’ve worked with. I don’t know if it comes with his physicality, but he has such confidence in himself, definitely not to be confused with cockiness. I truly feel he’s a new movie star, a new action star, which Hollywood desperately needs.” 

On getting the role in “12 Rounds”… 

“Renny (Harlin) originally thought, ‘OK, I’m getting a wrestler, he can’t act, so how can I build the best movie around a broomstick?”

On bringing his personality to the ring…

“You hear a lot of people in our business say, ‘Oh, the character you see on TV is me with the volume turned up.’ What you see is me, 100%. That’s who I am at home. That’s how I am here.”

On life after the WWE…

In a 2005 Men’s Fitness interview, when Cena was asked if there was life after wrestling, he said no. “If I wasn’t doing this, I’d probably be mowing lawns,” he said. Apparently not much has changed. When asked if he still stands by that sentiment, he says, “Absolutely. When you hear the opening roar of the crowd, you’ll understand why. I certainly don’t want to be one of those guys who can’t let go. I think, hopefully, knock on wood, it’ll be for quite some time. If not, I’ll buy a big ass lawn mower.” 

Credit: 411mania.com

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TNA

Awesome Kong upset about pay rate

- It’s being reported that TNA Knockout’s Champion Awesome Kong is apparently upset over her current pay rate, which is said to be lower than newcomer Brutus Magnus. Magnus, who was brought in from the UK after Dixie Carter saw him on the country’s version of American Gladiators, is still considered very green by many backstage in TNA and has not done as much for the company as someone like Kong. It is for reasons like this that Kong is apparently frustrated that a rookie is making more money than her as she feels she is a valuable asset to the TNA locker room.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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ROH

March 9th Newswire!

- Eddie Edwards of Larry Sweeney’s American Wolves has issued a challenge for March 20th just outside Pittsburgh. His partner in the Wolves, Davey Richards, was hand-picked by Nigel McGuinness and will be facing the team of KENTA and El Generico. With that in mind, Edwards wants to prove himself in the singles ranks, and Larry Sweeney has no doubt that he will. “It’s simple, Eddie Edwards has been looked over by the wrestling public,” said Sweeney. “But he’s top shelf in a team, and he’s top shelf on his own. Top shelf is only what Sweet-n-Sour deals with, and on March 20th in that dump Pittsburgh, Eddie will show the world why.” Signed for Pittsburgh is Eddie Edwards versus Brent Albright! 

- Jimmy Jacobs of the Age of the Fall has suggested that the ROH Booking Committee allows what he calls a “day of reckoning for those that stand against the revolution”. Tyler Black, meanwhile, has been requesting a shot at Jacobs for March 21st in New York, the very location that Austin Aries and Jacobs laid Black to waste at Final Battle 2008. Jacobs hasn’t ruled out the match, but has been steadfast that any such match would have to take place under terms that he, and only he, sets. “Tyler Black is blinded by the sheep that mindlessly chant his name. As is Necro. These are prime examples of the kind of weakness that the revolution is pledged to eliminate. Black wants his revenge? He wants it at the ’scene of the crime’? Well, I know I’ll have Brodie Lee at my side, and if need be, I’m sure Austin Aries could be persuaded to fight fire as well. But we shall see if Tyler Black is willing to meet my demands, because that is the only way he’ll ever get another chance to exact the revenge his shallow soul desires.” More on this at it develops.

- Silas Young has just been added to Indianapolis on March 14th, and will be in singles competition.

- ROH officials are happy to announce that the ROH World Championship will be defended on April 3rd in Houston. The current ROH World Champion, Nigel McGuinness, has two defenses signed before ROH debuts in the Lone Star State - on March 13th against Brent Albright; and against KENTA on March 21st. Regardless of who is carrying the title by then, McGuinness or not, it will be on the line. ROH officials are anxious to see the outcome of the title match in St. Louis this Friday night so that they can narrow down the challengers for April 3rd in Houston.

- The “March Madness Sale” continues this week at ROHWrestling.com where you can save 30% Off Your Next Order. For complete details and to get the sale code, click here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2338. 

- “The Young Knockout Kid” Chris Hero and Larry Sweeney have been scouting talent as of late, and have been very impressed by the resume of freelance lucha talent, Incognito. “Here’s a guy with tremendous upside,” said Hero. “He’s got the athleticism, heart, and obviously tremendous skill. He just needs direction.” Sweeney added, “Sweet-N-Sour Incorporated has been very successful in guiding foreign talent in ROH, and we’ve been looking to spread our reach into Mexico and beyond.” ROH officials have learned that Sweeney has been in contact with Incognito about a “Sweet-N-Sour Audition” of sorts, apparently to take place in Houston when ROH debuts there on the weekend of April 3rd and 4th. We’ll have more on this going forward.

- Ring of Honor is happy announce a working agreement with Booker T, the Booker T Fights for Kids Foundation, and the “Legends of Wrestling” Fanfest, taking place at the George R. Brown Convention Center on April 3rd in Houston. This is the same venue that will house the two ROH events that weekend. General Admission Booker T Fanfest tickets are free to anyone who has already purchased a ticket to the April 3rd Ring of Honor event at the Convention Center! This is sure to be a wonderful time for wrestling fans in the Houston area; for more information, please visit www.bookertlow.com. 

Credit: 411mania.com

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WWE

Scotty Goldman Released

WWE announcd the realease of Scotty Goldman (Colt Cabana) today.  I’d expect he show up after 90 days of TV restriction with either ROH or the NWA TV shows, or both.   The NWA shows are being produced by Big Vision who also produced the WSX show for MTV where Scotty was Matt Classic, one of the characters created for that show that worked.  

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/goldmanreleased

credit: wrestlezone.com

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Gail Kim WWE Status Update

Prowrestling.net is reporting that a training video will air during tonight’s Smackdown broadcast featuring Gail Kim, who is supposed to be debuting with the brand after Wrestlemania 25. The show has already aired overseas, and a reader sent in word that the vignette was shown.

credit: wrestlezone.com

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TNA

Impact Ratings!

- Last night’s edition of TNA Impact scored a 1.33 rating, up from last week’s 1.2 rating. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]

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ODB Angle Update

- On Thursday night’s edition of Impact, they showed some of the video entries for the “Win A Night With ODB” Contest. One of the videos was of Cody Deaner, who has been contracted to TNA since 2007, but never used. So the entire “contest” may be an angle to introduce Deaner into the company. [Wrestlingobserver.com]

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Colt Cabana Comments On WWE Release

- Colt Cabana, the former Scotty Goldman, spoke on his WWE release on his MySpace today:
SEEYA!!!!! 

Yes. I was released by WWE. There’s only two things that are on my mind right now. 

1) Move back to Chicago.
2) Go to England and Professionally Wrestle Johnny Saint.
There’ll be a lot more to come, but for now, sit tight.

Goodbye Scotty Goldman. Hello (again) Colt Cabana! 

GOOD TIMES, GREAT MEMORIES!

credit: 411mania.com

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WWE

Triple H too old?

For several months, WWE Champion Triple H has been rumored to play the starring role in the upcoming “Thor” movie that’s set to begin filming in July. In what seems like a possible set back for Triple H, DigitalSpy.com reports that producers of the movie recently issued a casting call for the lead role looking for an actor in his 20s. The Game turns 40 years old on July 27. The casting call describes the role of Thor, the mythological god of thunder, as “physically powerful, very handsome, occasionally egotistical, petulant, and wild.”

credit: www.cramthis.com

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Smackdown Matches for 2-20-09

- Michelle McCool and Maryse vs. Maria and Eve Torres
- Shelton Benjamin and Chavo Guerrero vs. R-Truth and MVP
- Scotty Goldman vs. Umaga
- Non-Title Match: Edge © vs. Jeff Hardy

credit: www.411mania.com?

What matches are YOU looking forward to?

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Christian, Gail and Santino?

- Many people have noticed that Christian’s WWE.com bio says that he was trained by Bret Hart. Christian has never mentioned that he was officially trained by Hart, but has mentioned that back in 1997, he and Edge once went to the Hart house to do some training with Bret. Christian started his training with Ron Hutchinson in Toronto. Credit: Pwinsider.com

- WWE.com currently has a promo video up for Gail Kim. The video is listed as a Smackdown video, which could indicate that she is headed to that brand. You an view the video here.

- The newest edition of “Santino’s Casa” in online at WWE.com. You can watch the show here.

credit: www.411mania.com

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Raw Rating WAY Up

Monday night’s edition of WWE Raw scored a 4.1 cable rating off of hours of 3.86 and 4.35. This is up from last week’s 3.4 rating. Monday Night Raw’s 4.1 cable rating was the highest rating for the show since 12.10.07.

Credit: Pwinsider.com

Did they deserve this rating?

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