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'Throwback' WWE SmackDown Pulled In A Strong Viewership Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 08, 2021 Friday's "throwback" edition of WWE's Friday Night SmackDown on FOX drew an overnight audience of 2.157 million, the best number since late January and up 12% on last week. The first hour drew 2.147 million and hour two increased slightly more to 2.166 million. In the 18-49 demo, the 2-hour broadcast scored a 0.60 rating, the highest since last year. In the 18-34 demo the show scored a 0.4 rating. The show was however heavily criticized on social media for its confusing "throwback" theme ...

Jeff Jarrett On Steve Austin Wanting To Protect His Spot During The Attitude Era Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 08, 2021 During a discussion on his new podcast, ‘My World‘ with co-host Conrad Thompson, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett discussed Steve Austin on the rumor that 'The Texas Rattlesnake' never wanted to work with him at his peak during The Attitude Era. "He worked with Kane, he worked with ‘Taker. I mean, [Austin] worked with a lot of big guys. In my mind was, I’m the perfect antidote because I’m going to flap my jaws, I’m gonna get heat, and Steve’s gonna bea...

The opening of tonight's 'Throwback' edition of SmackDown on FOX feature the return of two names. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns announced the return of Jimmy Uso. He came to the ring to celebrate with Reigns, Jey Uso, and Paul Heyman. Reigns introduced Jimmy after telling the audience he sent Daniel Bryan packing following last week’s Career vs. Title match. Jimmy has been out of action with a knee injury since early 2020. In addition to Jimmy returning, WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long makd a special return for the throwback episode. He announced that Cesaro will earn a WWE Universal Tit...

Regular Full Capacity Crowds Could Return to Pro Wrestling By Summer Regular Full Capacity Crowds Could Return to Pro Wrestling By Summer Posted on As more of the United States population gets vaccinated against COVID-19 and more states continue to remove coronavirus safety restrictions, the return to pro wrestling as touring shows with full capacity crowds could be on the way back. WrestleMania in April featured close to half-capacity crowds at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing PPV will have a full capacity crowd. At AEW Double or Nothing,...

Drew McIntyre Thinks WrestleMania Backlash Could Be His Last Shot At WWE Title May 7, 2021 | Posted by Blake Lovell Drew McIntyre was recently interviewed by Sportskeeda, and among the topics he discussed was the thinking behind why it could be his last chance at winning back the WWE Championship. When asked about getting another shot at the championship, McIntyre admitted that he thought it would be his last shot at the WWE title given the magnitude of the match: “More than likely. You know it’s a big match. I was in there with Lashley, been in there a couple of times with him. H...