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WWE News: Smackdown featuring Jeff Hardy hit-and-run breaks another ratings record Jan 13, 2009 - 2:53:42 PM
Last Friday night's edition of WWE Smackdown, featuring the Jeff Hardy hit-and-run angle and Triple H running the Triple Jeopardy gauntlet, broke the previous ratings record on MyNetworkTV set on December 19.
WWE reports that last week's episode on January 9 scored a 2.2 rating and averaged 3.90 million viewers to break the previous record of a 2.1 rating and 3.87 million viewers.
Since moving to MyNet in October 2008, Smackdown has averaged 3.60 million viewers per episode, with every episode since Nov. 21 above the 3.70 million level.
Hardy's title run continues to be successful, but will HHH take credit for
this ratings breakthrough??? He did wrestle three times on the show!
marc
13 Jan 2009, 12:29
having people to tune in to see you get your ass kicked can only happen in
pro wrestling.
Kiz
13 Jan 2009, 12:44
It must be eating Keller up inside that a show that Triple H wrestled 3
times on broke records for MyNetworkTV. lol
HHHluver
13 Jan 2009, 13:18
So true, Kiz. So damn true.
Hopefully this is a damn neon sign to WWE that Triple H needs to be
properly utilized. His heart and courage in the face of insurmountable odds
placed by the conniving and manipulative duo, Edge and Vickie Guerrero, is
top draw stuff. Of course - this is gonna end with the "King of Kings"
prevailing because he truly is - that...damn...good. On your knees, dog!
bill torres
13 Jan 2009, 13:27
The ratings were up because of jeff.Check out the ratings when the most
overrated wrestler this side of lexluger,rhino,or you can insert any past
nwo or current mem member.I know except angle whos top 10.hhh has
absolutely no character depth.His promos are exactly the same whether hes a
heel or face.he maybe friends with hbk but hes not qualified to carry his
jock.His idol flair was great because he elevated all the talent he
faced.HHH cant even bring himself to show fear when its called for him to.
the truth
13 Jan 2009, 13:34
Heres the prob. with trips.How is it ok for a face to make fun of the shape
of a woman when that women has the average womens body?How is it that a man
whos character is the cerebral assassin who watches tape to study your
weaknesses to defeat you is also a power wrestler?A brawler who beats foley
in a cell match.A man who needs flair,orton and batista to hold on to a
belt but when hes a face hes fearless against a monster like kozlov or a
giant like khai-lee?His 1980s move set with his warrior like entrance?when
hes not he-man hes nashs lil bro.They can have him break flairs record but
hes far below flair,hogan,savage,race,hbk,bret,undertaker,rock and
austin.If he wasnt married to steph hed be stinking it up in tna with the
other retreads.
Luis
13 Jan 2009, 13:52
Can't think of any to say on this blog??? Hola Bill Torres!!
Oh yeah...TNA Sucks!!
Bill!! stop defending TNA!!!
We need to all unite and get rid of TNA!
Luis
13 Jan 2009, 14:13
hello Joseph!! TNA still sucks dude!!!
tom
13 Jan 2009, 19:19
luis stop being such a troll or I'll call the ins on you and it's back to
mexico for you.
Michael Anthony
14 Jan 2009, 05:49
The Truth,
"The average womens body"?!?!
you poor thing
MICHAEL ANTHONY
14 Jan 2009, 05:53
Watched the TNA PPV free on channelsurfing.net.
BRUTALLY BORING,
UNDERPRODUCED,
WCW 1993 CAME TO MIND.. BUT NOT EVEN THAT GOOD
Cid
14 Jan 2009, 10:37
What is up with people hating hhh...he's the best today for god's sakes, he
was in wwe for like at least 10 years before he married mcmahon. Friggin
bunch of jealous tna fans
Luis
14 Jan 2009, 14:17
Tom,
I'll go over to Mexico and look for your mother while i'm down there!
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Last Friday night's edition of WWE Smackdown, featuring the Jeff Hardy hit-and-run angle and Triple H running the Triple Jeopardy gauntlet, broke the previous ratings record on MyNetworkTV set on December 19.
