TNA executive's new show off to a strong start

The "Hardcore Pawn: Chicago" television show drew more than 2.1 million viewers for TruTV on Tuesday, making it the biggest launch in the network's history. The show is produced by Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey's production company Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment.

Powell's POV: The show benefitted from a strong lead in performance from the original "Hardcore Pawn" television show, which delivered 2.8 million total viewers. It was essentially "Hardcore Pawn Day" on TruTV, which aired a marathon of "Hardcore Pawn" leading into that show's season premiere and the "Hardcore Pawn: Chicago" launch.