Lucha Bros vs Young Bucks does 5.4 million viewers in Mexico

[rnrk supports BLM]

Yeah. Really.

Really puts the RAW/Smackdown rating threads in a new light, huh? This was their Rey de Reyes match from last month, so it wasn't even live.

Normal AAA shows are doing "only" around 4 mil, so looks like this was a big deal over there too.

[octopus]

The Lucha Bros are the draw in Mexico, not the Young Bucks. AAA's numbers have been going up even before the YB's came in so I wouldn't give them credit.

[Mozenrath]

Apr 24, 2019 0:20:34 GMT -5 octopus said:

The Lucha Bros are the draw in Mexico, not the Young Bucks. AAA's numbers have been going up even before the YB's came in so I wouldn't give them credit.

Given the million viewer spike, I am not sure why they wouldn't get any credit. No one's disputing that the Lucha Bros as huge stars, they really obviously are, but the Young Bucks aren't exactly chopped liver, either.

[lildude8218]

would've done 10.8 million in the Tokyo Dome

[Mister Pigwell]

Well that's hella impressive viewer news for once

[Deputy Muscle]

Apr 24, 2019 0:27:37 GMT -5 lildude8218 said:

would've done 10.8 million in the Tokyo Dome

And got 7 stars

[Joe Neglia]

Apr 24, 2019 0:20:34 GMT -5 octopus said:

The Lucha Bros are the draw in Mexico, not the Young Bucks. AAA's numbers have been going up even before the YB's came in so I wouldn't give them credit.

There's always a lead in the dance, but it takes two - or four - to tango. And if you get put in there with the hottest act around, and it just makes them an even hotter act, that has to say something.

[OVO 40 hunched over like he 80]

Dorian Roldán: the ratings went through the roof, here’s a bonus.

Matt: it’s only a dollar

DR: We’re honest people.

[octopus]

Apr 24, 2019 2:03:46 GMT -5 Joe Neglia said:

Apr 24, 2019 0:20:34 GMT -5 octopus said:

The Lucha Bros are the draw in Mexico, not the Young Bucks. AAA's numbers have been going up even before the YB's came in so I wouldn't give them credit.

There's always a lead in the dance, but it takes two - or four - to tango. And if you get put in there with the hottest act around, and it just makes them an even hotter act, that has to say something.

Not in this case, Fenix is the AAA Mega Campeonato (World Champion). A lot of people in Mexico didn't know who the Young Bucks were. The Luchas are the "lead in the dance". AAA are on a widely available channel, which easily attracts non wrestling fans. AAA's numbers have been shooting upwards since Fenix won the title in August.

[Joe Neglia]

Apr 24, 2019 9:09:41 GMT -5 octopus said:

Apr 24, 2019 2:03:46 GMT -5 Joe Neglia said:

There's always a lead in the dance, but it takes two - or four - to tango. And if you get put in there with the hottest act around, and it just makes them an even hotter act, that has to say something.

Not in this case, Fenix is the AAA Mega Campeonato (World Champion). A lot of people in Mexico didn't know who the Young Bucks were. The Luchas are the "lead in the dance". AAA are on a widely available channel, which easily attracts non wrestling fans. AAA's numbers have been shooting upwards since Fenix won the title in August.

That's great. You didn't actually read and understand a word I said.

[BRAINFADE]

I saw the thread title and wondered how long it would take for someone to try and downplay the drawing ability of the Bucks.

It was literally the the first post after the OP. Incredible.

[TGM]

Apr 24, 2019 10:38:01 GMT -5 BRAINFADE said:

I saw the thread title and wondered how long it would take for someone to try and downplay the drawing ability of the Bucks.

It was literally the the first post after the OP. Incredible.

I came for this too.

[octopus]

Apr 24, 2019 10:38:01 GMT -5 BRAINFADE said:

I saw the thread title and wondered how long it would take for someone to try and downplay the drawing ability of the Bucks.

It was literally the the first post after the OP. Incredible.

But its not the Bucks, as someone who is a regular followers of AAA and CMLL. AAA's numbers have been going up since Fenix won the title. Fact. When the Bucks debuted nobody had a clue who they were so they had to turn heel.

That's great. You didn't actually read and understand a word I said.

You implied The Bucks aka "The hottest act around" were behind it. They're not that hot in Mexico compared to Penta/Fenix.

[toodarkmark]

Apr 24, 2019 12:17:31 GMT -5 octopus said:

Apr 24, 2019 10:38:01 GMT -5 BRAINFADE said:

I saw the thread title and wondered how long it would take for someone to try and downplay the drawing ability of the Bucks.

It was literally the the first post after the OP. Incredible.

But its not the Bucks, as someone who is a regular followers of AAA and CMLL. AAA's numbers have been going up since Fenix won the title. Fact. When the Bucks debuted nobody had a clue who they were so they had to turn heel.

And now they know who they are. And now a big story is the huge numbers they got. And an additional million watched because of them, who watched for the Bucks.

Why are you so into not giving them credit? The Young Bucks are a worldwide draw. Japan, America, Mexico. Just accept it.

[chrom]

Apr 24, 2019 12:23:16 GMT -5 toodarkmark said:

Apr 24, 2019 12:17:31 GMT -5 octopus said:

But its not the Bucks, as someone who is a regular followers of AAA and CMLL. AAA's numbers have been going up since Fenix won the title. Fact. When the Bucks debuted nobody had a clue who they were so they had to turn heel.

And now they know who they are. And now a big story is the huge numbers they got. And an additional million watched because of them, who watched for the Bucks.

Why are you so into not giving them credit? The Young Bucks are a worldwide draw. Japan, America, Mexico. Just accept it.

Tall Poppy Syndrome. Some people can't accept the fact that others achieved success and resent them because of it. Its the same with Cody.

[rnrk supports BLM]

To be fair, it was the main event of the AAA's Summerslam/Royal Rumble equivalent, their annual 2nd biggest show of the year, so I'd expect the bump was at least somewhat independent of who was actually wrestling.

Still, the fact that the Bucks just had a televised match that got viewing #s WWE hasn't come close to in years is a pretty huge feather in their cap, regardless of circumstances.

[BRAINFADE]

Apr 24, 2019 12:17:31 GMT -5 octopus said:

Apr 24, 2019 10:38:01 GMT -5 BRAINFADE said:

I saw the thread title and wondered how long it would take for someone to try and downplay the drawing ability of the Bucks.

It was literally the the first post after the OP. Incredible.

But its not the Bucks, as someone who is a regular followers of AAA and CMLL. AAA's numbers have been going up since Fenix won the title. Fact. When the Bucks debuted nobody had a clue who they were so they had to turn heel.

That's great. You didn't actually read and understand a word I said.

You implied The Bucks aka "The hottest act around" were behind it. They're not that hot in Mexico compared to Penta/Fenix.

Nobody is saying that the Bucks are bigger draws than Penta and Fenix in Mexico. But if it is true that AAA has been averaging around 4 million viewers, and this main event drew over a million more viewers than normal, then part of that growth has to be credited to the Bucks. Yes, credit has to go to Penta and Fenix as well, but as Madison said it takes two to tango.

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

Congratulations to all four guys. Me, I’m just happy to see pro wrestling drawing well and bringing in fresh fans.

[BRAINFADE]

Apr 24, 2019 12:52:56 GMT -5 Clash, Never a Meter Maid said:

Congratulations to all four guys. Me, I’m just happy to see pro wrestling drawing well and bringing in fresh fans.

Hell yeah. If you're a fan of AAA, or wrestling in general, it shouldn't matter who drew the house/rating/whatever. A ton of people were watching, and that's what's important.

[The 1Watcher Experience]

I think these comments about the Young Bucks are probably due to what was reported on Luchaworld after the show. Scroll down to the last two paragraphs in the Show Thoughts section under the Rey de Reys 2019 review.

www.luchaworld.com/?p=88623