Guest Dangerous A Posted October 19, 2002 Report Posted October 19, 2002 Here are the business comparisons for the month of september in regards to WWE in how they are did this this September vs September 2001. Estimated average attendance 9/01- 9,133 Estimated average attendance 9/02- 4,170 (-54.3%) Estimated average gate 9/01- $291,245 Estimated average gate 9/02- $150,100 (-48.5%) Percentage of house shows sold out 9/01- 26.7 Percentage of house shows sold out 9/02- 3.4 Average Raw rating 9/01- 4.63 Average Raw rating 9/02- 3.54 (-23.5%) Average Smackdown rating 9/01- 3.70 Average Smackdown rating 9/02- 3.49 (-5.7%) Some notes: September was the first month in which the different style of Smackdown was implemented making a difference in ratings, but not live attendance. SD for the month drew a 4.10 realistic rating which is significantly above the Raw number. For the past few months both shows had been close to even numbers. For total viewers, SD has an edge because UPN reaches more homes than TNN. Credit the Wrestling Observer DA's take: Be afraid, WWE. Be very afraid. The way you guys have things going, it could get worse. A hell of a lot worse.
Guest MrRant Posted October 19, 2002 Report Posted October 19, 2002 I'm more afraid of the panic that this would cause. I would be more inclined to tell them to try and hold a steady course and wait for pro wrestling to be the "in" thing again.
Guest jimmy no nose Posted October 20, 2002 Report Posted October 20, 2002 What were the numbers like in 2000? I know there was a big drop between 2000 and 2001, but I'm not sure if September had a big difference. I'm sure it was higher though.
Guest buffybeast Posted October 20, 2002 Report Posted October 20, 2002 Stephanie blamed the poor economy on the WWF's decline in business. Funny, I don't think the entertainment industry and NFL are experiencing such drastic declines in business.
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