Triple H/Mad TV rating, Rock video, Smackdown, UPW notes, more Submitted by William Martinez on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 6:15 PM EST
Last week's episode of Smackdown finished as the 88th highest rated program for that week and was, once again, the highest rated program on UPN. A total of 139 programs were ranked.
Apparently, the Lita/Undertaker spot from Raw was actually left in on TSN in some parts of Canada but edited out in others. As we have reported earlier, the replay broadcast across Canada aired the spot.
The Rock: Just Bring It!(tm) video hits stores January 8
The Rock(tm), the most electrifying man in sports-entertainment, brings it to his millions and millions of fans in his World Wrestling Federation home video release titled The Rock: Just Bring It!(tm), which hits stores Tuesday, January 8, at a price of $14.95 for the video and $24.95 for the DVD.
The video/DVD follows The Rock(tm) on the road and pays witness to the dedication and attitude that makes him one of the best the World Wrestling Federation has ever seen. In addition to some of The Rock's most electrifying matches, the video goes behind-the-scenes of the filming of Universal Pictures' The Scorpion King starring The Rock(tm), which is scheduled to hit theaters in April 2002. Hear from The Rock's co-stars of The Scorpion King as well as his love interest in the movie as they give testimonials about working with The Great One.
WWF Superstar Triple H spikes Mad TV's ratings
WWF Superstar Triple H guest starred on FOX's Mad TV on December 12. The episode achieved a 3.8 rating (Nielsen Media Research), a 19% increase against the season-to-date average and tying the season premiere for the highest rated show of the season. Triple H's appearance also sparked significant increases in several key demographics. The largest increases against season-to-date averages were seen in Female 18-24 (+38%), Males 25-34 (+32%), and Males 12-17 (+23%).
The UPW mailing list sent out the following:
Vader and Grandmaster Sexay out due to Injury
It’s an unfortunate fact that in our very tough business, injuries do occur. Brian “Grandmaster Sexay” Christopher came back from his recent tour of the UK battered and bruised, and as UPW notified the wrestling world last week, had to bow out of Wednesday’s Galaxy show. Late last night, we received word from Vader that he must go into emergency knee surgery early Wednesday morning in his hometown of Denver, Colorado. Very disappointing, as we’re sure UPW fans were looking forward to Vader’s first US appearance in years. We wish him luck in his surgery and a quick recovery.
Vader to Make it up
Feeling badly about missing this exciting UPW event, Vader has vowed to make up the date. He will appear on Thursday, February 21 for UPW at The Galaxy Concert Theatre.
UPW Makes Special Offer
Bottom line, UPW has had two big stars cancel out of Wednesday’s show at The Galaxy. UPW is a company that prides itself on being forthright with its fans and felt it imperative to make this notification right away. In the past, we “lost” Undertaker, but replaced him with Triple H and Mideon. RVD, Juventud, Nova and Roddy Piper all made their first appearances at UPW unannounced. At press time, the UPW office is working on bringing in a surprise for Wednesday. Although UPW is optimistic this will happen, it cannot be guaranteed and therefore, UPW would like to offer the following option to our fans:
1. Tickets may be refunded at point of purchase.
2. You may bring your unused ticket for admission to UPW February 21 at The Galaxy.
3. Attend Wednesday’s show, and in addition to seeing a GREAT UPW show, receive a FREE copy of UPW’s first-ever video release “Fresh Blood!”
Wednesday’s Show – “Season’s Beatings!”
We’re keeping it loose……but going all out! There is truly no better assembly of talent anywhere in the world than will appear at The Galaxy on Wednesday night: Mikey Henderson, Evolution & Looney Lane, Blazin’ Benny, Tom Howard, Spanky, Samoa Joe, Horshu, Al Katrazz, G.A.Y., Modest & Morgan, Shinya Hashimoto & Naohiro Hoshikawa, The New Lost Boys, Shooter Tony Jones, Smelly, Urban Outlaws & Savvy, Shades of Fear, Pinoy Boy, Miss Delicious, Ballards, Vinny Massaro, Cubanitos, Drunk Irishman, Pure Catastrophe, Native Blood, Hardkore Inc., Hollywood, Funky Billy Kim, Pinoy Boy, Jack Bull, Ruckus and Powerbomb! And after the show, meet all of the UPW stars for autographs and photos. A year end show to end…….all year-end shows! We hope to see you there &…….Season’s Beatings!
