2. Ratings
Roman's WWE Championship victory, along with the appearance of Vince McMahon, boosted ratings big time on the 12/14 Monday Night RAW. This had to make not only WWE happy, but the USA Network as well. In that regard, and at least for one night, it was mission: accomplished. The company had been struggling through a ratings crisis that saw record-tying lows mirror the company from 18 years ago. WWE seemed to be at a loss as at how to stop the rot and it became clear early on during RAW that Vince took it upon himself to turn things around. He decided to make an on-screen appearance and he wasn't going to waste it on just any angle or any superstar; he made sure that his involvement lead to the company's newest future winning the WWE Championship. Reigns' victory was wisely done in a way in which it didn't negate the importance of the TLC PPV the night before. The conclusion to the PPV was critical in the setup to RAW and Roman's title win. Without Triple H's and Vince's involvement, it's unlikely Roman would have been received the way he was on Monday night, especially in the city of Philadelphia, which played a big role in Vince's booking plans. Speaking of Philly...
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A former stuntman for Paramount Pictures, Matt enjoys sports, water skiing, driving fast, the beach, professional wrestling,
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Having attended many famous (and infamous) shows including WrestleMania XV, In Your House: Mind Games, and the 1995 King of the Ring, Matt has been a lifelong professional sports and wrestling fan. Matt's been mentioned in numerous wrestling podcasts including the Steve Austin Show: Unleashed, Talk Is Jericho, and Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard.
As a former countywide performer, Matt has been referred to as Mr. 300 for his amazing accomplishments in the world of amateur bowling. He is also the only man on record to have pitched back-to-back no hitters in the Veterans Stadium Wiffle Ball League of 2003.
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