BROCK LESNAR AS WWE CHAMPION
The ratings are in and the Fox Network and WWE must be very happy right now. On Friday night, Smackdown debuted on Fox and drew nearly 4 million people during both hours according to Cageside Seats. The main event saw Brock Lesnar defeat Kofi Kingston in nine seconds to become a 5-time WWE World Champion. After the match ended, former UFC Champion Cain Velazquez appeared and had a confrontation with Brock Lesnar (You can watch the video here). Velazquez defeated Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight title at UFC 121 in 2010.
DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON
Smackdown had other celebrities in attendance including Tyson Fury and Erin Andrews appearing during the show. The biggest celebrity appearance came in the first segment when Dwayne Johnson aka "The Rock" joined Becky Lynch and Baron Corbin in the ring. Johnson would go on to lay the verbal and physical smackdown on Baron Corbin who just recently won King Of The Ring.
WWE Friday Night Smackdown started off with a bang this week drawing nearly 4 million viewers during both hours even with tough competition from CBS. Celebrity appearances by The Rock, Tyson Fury, Cain Velazquez, and a big main event featuring Brock Lesnar helped them attract viewers. It will be interesting to see how the show evolves when they don't have any celebrity attractions. As a fan I'll be tuning in every week.
Class Dismissed,
THE PROFESSOR
