Raw Ratings Update, NJPW Touring US & Introducing New Title

— As previously reported, Monday’s episode of WWE RAW drew a 3.06 cable rating, down from last week’s 3.08. The show did hours of 3.03 and 3.13 and averaged 4,500,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast.

Saturday’s New Years Day edition of AM RAW drew a 1.21 cable rating with 1,493,000 viewers. (Source: PWInsider.com)

— New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced it will be touring the United States in May and will be holding a tournament to crown its first ever IWGP Intercontinental champion. Here are the official details of the “NJPW INVASION TOUR 2011: ATTACK ON EAST COAST:”

~ Press Conference introducing the “Invasion: Attack on East Coast” tour and Fan Meet & Greet – May 12 – in NEW YORK.

~ INVASION TOUR DAY 1 – May 13 – New Jersey
Rahway Recreation Center in RAHWAY NEW JERSEY

~ INVASION TOUR DAY 2 – May 14 – New York
at the 36 Pier in NEW YORK, NY

~ INVASION TOUR DAY 3- May 15 – Pennsylvania Convention
location: Asylum Arena (formerly ECW Arena), Philadelphia Pennsylvania

~ On 5/16 There will be a final fan event scheduled.