Sting Appearance Leads To Record TNA Rating

Slimdust · 01-31-2006, 02:10 PM

Source:prowrestling.com

Sting's first appearance on national wrestling television since the end of WCW helped this week's TNA iMPACT! score a series-high 1.1 rating.

The show, which was watched by 1.3 million viewers, posted a 1.0 in both young male demographics (18-34 and 18-49).

Between the spike in the Final Resolution buyrate and the iMPACT! rating, it is clear that fans are interested in Sting's appearances for TNA. The company will tape a follow-up to his farewell announcement tonight in Orlando.

ICEMAN · 01-31-2006, 04:34 PM

That's good news for TNA...looks like the Sting purchase is paying off so far. I wonder how long they'll keep him off TV though. I don't think anyone's buying that farewell speech...maybe he'll screw Christian over at the PPV?

Mr. Kennedy · 01-31-2006, 04:37 PM

The plan is for Jarrett to basically keep ragging on Sting until he returns(probably at the next PPV). I guess bringing in Sting was a great idea afterall, and maybe it will help convince Spike TV to give them more specials(like on February 13th when Raw is pre-empted for a damn tennis match).

shep1982 · 01-31-2006, 04:39 PM

sting signed for one year right?

Mr. Kennedy · 01-31-2006, 04:40 PM

Yes he did, a one year contract worth about $500,000.

shep1982 · 01-31-2006, 04:43 PM

you would think they would use him more if they are paying him that much. but it could be in his contract that he only has to do so much.

Mr. Kennedy · 01-31-2006, 04:46 PM

I think Spike TV is helping to pay for him.

shep1982 · 01-31-2006, 04:50 PM

good point.

Necro · 01-31-2006, 11:13 PM

sting for life dawg

01-31-2006, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Kennedy Wii #1 Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 11,938 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 15	The plan is for Jarrett to basically keep ragging on Sting until he returns(probably at the next PPV). I guess bringing in Sting was a great idea afterall, and maybe it will help convince Spike TV to give them more specials(like on February 13th when Raw is pre-empted for a damn tennis match).
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01-31-2006, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr. Kennedy Wii #1 Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 11,938 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 15	Yes he did, a one year contract worth about $500,000.
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01-31-2006, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr. Kennedy Wii #1 Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 11,938 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 15	I think Spike TV is helping to pay for him.
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01-31-2006, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
ICEMAN Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,177 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 6	That's good news for TNA...looks like the Sting purchase is paying off so far. I wonder how long they'll keep him off TV though. I don't think anyone's buying that farewell speech...maybe he'll screw Christian over at the PPV?

01-31-2006, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
shep1982 Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 690 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 3	sting signed for one year right?

01-31-2006, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
shep1982 Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 690 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 3	you would think they would use him more if they are paying him that much. but it could be in his contract that he only has to do so much.

01-31-2006, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
shep1982 Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 690 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 3	good point.

01-31-2006, 11:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Necro Platinum Member Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 12,121 vBookie Cash: 4709 Rep Power: 45 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	sting for life dawg

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