- Based on Nielsen's fast national numbers, Smackdown on 8/17 scored a 2.4 rating.
- Mike Johnson reported that Matt Sydal had told those close to him that he will likely sign a WWE Developmental Deal soon. TNA and various Japanese promotions were all intrested in Sydal. In the end he decided to chase his life long dream and take a chance on the WWE.
- Poll results: Which McMahon storyline do you prefer?
exploding limo - 32%
illegitimate child - 68%
- Poll results: Do you watch TNA Impact?
Yes - 54%
No - 46%
- The 8/16 edition of Impact scored a 1.1 cable rating.
