Monday’s Labor Day edition of WWE RAW drew a 2.44 rating with only 3.385 million viewers, down from last week’s 2.7 with 3.894 million viewers. By comparison, last year’s Labor day RAW did a 2.88 rating.

Here’s the hourly breakdown for this week:

• Hour 1: 3.570 million viewers
• Hour 2: 3.564 million viewers
• Hour 3: 3.021 million viewers

RAW was up against stiff competition on Monday night, including the Ohio State NCAA football game on ESPN which drew 10.585 million viewers. Raw ranked #3 for the night behind the game and the NCAA post-game show.

Earlier this week, former WWE Superstar Rene Dupree called out Bubba Ray Dudley for intentionally hurting him in the ring and contributing to his alleged 25 concussions while working for the company.

Former WWE Superstar Rico Constantino appeared on the Pancakes and Powerslams podcast this week and also claimed that Bubba Ray worked very stiff in the ring and intentionally hurt him.

“If you’re listening, Bubba, come here to Vegas and I’ll tell it to your frickin face. You are a spoiled brat. If you don’t get your way, you hurt people, and you do it on purpose.

He ripped my hamstring three times in Chicago. I told him I tore, and he kept going. He suplexed me, and tore it again. And when he pinned me, he threw my legs over my head, and put his legs on the second turnbuckle, and tore it again.

Yes, Devon is OK. Bubba, is a brat. You’re a spoiled, little baby. And I knew that when we went to Italy. Charlie and I had the tag team belts, and Bubba is there, Devon, we’re gonna wrestle in Italy. And out of respect, when they put the match up, I said, ‘OK. What would you like to do, Bubba?’ You know, cuz he’s been in the business longer than I have, so has Devon, and Charlie and I were giving them respect, ‘What would you like to do?’

Bubba popped off, ‘I’m tired of making the matches! You guys are the champions! Why don’t you make up the match!’ He was throwing a fit, in Italy! I said, what the hell? Like we win these titles; they give them to us! You want to win a title, go win Gladiators, you fat pig. That’s what I’m thinking. He [cried] and moaned. I looked at Dean Malenko and said, ‘Hey. Here.’ Threw him the belt and said, ‘Bubba wants the belt, give it to him. I’m not going out.’ ‘What’ [said Malenko]? I said, ‘I’m not going out. That’s it. Forget it. I don’t want the titles!’ And I left.

25-30 minutes later, Dean came up, that fat, little-spoiled brat apologized, and we went out and had a match. Yep, Bubba’s famous for that. I’ll tell it to his face, and I live isLas Vegas, Bubba. Come over here, and I will tell ya.”

Earlier this week, WWE announced that Japanese women’s wrestler Kana officially signed with the company and will be reporting to the Performance Center in Orlando later this month.

In an interview with Brian Fritz of SportingNews.com, Kana discussed why the time was right for her to sign with WWE, her relationship with Triple H and which women she is looking forward to working with. Here are the highlights:

Signing With WWE:

“I have been in this business for 10 years and have accomplished almost everything there is to accomplish. I was looking for a new challenge and when the opportunity came up with WWE, the timing just felt right.

Even though I was in Japan the majority of my career, I was always captivated by the allure of WWE and their worldwide appeal. There is no bigger stage in sports entertainment, so it has always been in the back of my mind.”

The Divas Revolution & The NXT Women’s Division:

“It has been very inspirational watching the Divas Revolution unfold over the past year or so. They are great competitors, and I am looking forward to getting in the ring with all of them eventually.”

Her Relationship With Triple H:

“He has been my favorite WWE Superstar of all time, so it has been amazing to interact with him and get his feedback. He told me he was expecting a lot from me, and I want to make him proud.”

Which WWE/NXT Stars She Wants to Work With:

“After witnessing Bayley win the NXT Divas Championship at NXT: TakeOver in Brooklyn, I knew she was somebody I would want to compete with. I want to be Divas Champion, so she is an obvious answer. I also have a tremendous amount of respect for Charlotte, and would love to get in the ring with her eventually also.”

You can read the entire interview at SportingNews.com.

WWE announced the following today:

WWE raises more than $200,000 to benefit families of fallen NYC heroes

STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE has raised $213,000 with Answer The Call for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.

As part of WWE’s community outreach initiatives during SummerSlam week in New York City, the company partnered with Charitybuzz.com for an online auction that featured 40 unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with WWE Superstars and Divas, as well other sports and entertainment celebrities.

“We are honored that WWE chose to support Answer The Call for the families of New York City’s fallen first responders,” said Mark Messier, Vice President of Community Affairs for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. “Through this partnership, we collectively raised more than $200,000, which will ensure that we continue to provide a network of support and financial assistance for those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.”

“We are thankful to the athletes, celebrities and fans, all of whom came together to support the families of New York’s Bravest and Finest – true heroes who selflessly serve the citizens of this great city,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “WWE has a rich history in New York, from WrestleMania 1 to WrestleMania 29 to this year’s SummerSlam, and it is especially meaningful for WWE to give back so close to home.”

Proceeds from this auction will provide assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.