— This week’s edition of WWE RAW did a 3.8 cable rating, down from the 4.1 the previous two shows drew. The show did hours of 3.64 and 3.99 and had an average audience of 5,511,000. (Source: Neilson Media Research)
— WWE issued a press release this afternoon announcing a partnership with retail giant K-Mart to promote the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. According to the press release, Kmart stores across the country will feature a “WrestleMania Madness” product boutique from March 8 – 21 showcasing the best in WWE licensed products including apparel, toys, bedding, entertainment and gaming accessories. In addition, Kmart will offer a ‘Cash Cable’ promotion where consumers who purchase $50 or more in WWE merchandise available in Kmart stores will receive $10 off their 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania pay-per-view buy. Visit the WrestleMania Madness microsite at Kmart.com/wwe.
— According to TBO.com, Edward Graziano’s $200,000 bail for soliciting (an undercover police officer posing as) a hit man to kill his estranged wife was revoked on Monday after a judge agreed with prosecutors that he’d violated a previous probation. Graziano’s son John was badly injured in a 2007 car wreck involving Nick “Hogan” Bolea.
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