Thread: SD/RAW Ratings are in - SD almost tops RAW this week!
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Old 09-14-2016, 06:15 PM   #32
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The WWE will choose to measure itself by the metric that makes them appeal most to shareholders. Their focus has been on WWE Network subs. They will mention overall profits and television revenue -- given that they get paid for that shitty third hour and Total Divas, Bellas, etc. Ratings are going down, but it's that share that isn't being reported, and just how low that it is. Less people, proportionately, are watching wrestling live, which doesn't translate well for that next round of rights fees offers, unless USA Network still has nothing keeping it afloat.

What are the patchworks the WWE will offer to this? If I had to guess, it would be to pander harder to kids and add a third hour to SmackDown. Anything they can do to make more money short-term.
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