It was previously noted by Twitter account @WrestleVotes that the news of AEW Rampage beating WWE Smackdown in the head-to-head 18-49 demo was a “hot topic” backstage prior to the October 18th 2021 edition of RAW.
According to WrestleVotes, these numbers were a hot topic behind the scenes in WWE. It’s safe to assume that the higher-ups weren’t very happy with the results at all.
“All I’ll say is that the numbers news is a HOT topic right now backstage,” tweeted WrestleVotes.
All I’ll say is that the numbers news is a HOT topic right now backstage.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) October 18, 2021
The ratings for the October 15th episode of SmackDown and AEW Rampage have been released and they have created a massive buzz in the wrestling community and WWE. Hardcore Holly Threatened Big Name For $700
While Supersized SmackDown defeated Rampage in the overall viewership, the two shows were tied by 0.24 in the most coveted 18-49 demographic. The blue brand averaged 866,000 viewers, while AEW’s secondary show brought in 578,000 watchers. Plus, Rampage defeated SmackDown in the 30 minutes head-to-head with 328,000 to 285,000 in the demos.
Shane Helms reacts to the ‘hot topic’ report
Shane Helms, who is a Producer for WWE had addressed the report on Twitter by saying “as someone who was there, I didn’t hear one word spoken about it. Not a single word.”
Helms later added that “‘Smart Marks’ getting worked over for dirt sheet clicks is one of the most ironic, yet sadly hilarious, elements in this entire industry.”
I’m in production meetings, you’re on Twitter begging for attention. We different. https://t.co/wMfazTean3
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) October 19, 2021
