Ratings Summary:
- RAW: 3.6 (3.3 / 3.8 / 6 Share) Down from 3.9 (3.5 / 4.3 / 6.3 Share)
- Heat: 1.0 (2 Share) Same as last week
- Velocity: 0.8 (1.6 Share) Down from 1.0 (1.9 Share)
- Confidential: 0.9 (2.0 Share) Down from 1.0 (2.2 Share)
The Smackdown crew was in Utica, NY last night with Kurt Angle/Brock Lesnar over John Cena/Big Show. Tonight, Smackdown was taped in Rochester, NY, and spoilers from the tapings are already available. The Vengeance main event was announced at Smackdown.
WWE has officially taken possession of the ECW footage from American Cable Productions. WWE.com officially acknowledged Crash Holly's release on their website. Edge posted his latest column on some changes he may make upon his return, and a story about ribbing Al Snow.
Wrestlers were apparently unhappy with their Wrestlemania payoffs which were down due to business being down. This may have also played a part in Hogan's departure from WWE for now. Hogan's absence may only be temporary, with Hogan even being written into Smackdown. Mick Foley was on the UK's Talk Sport "James Whalen Show" discussing his career in a fairly lengthy interview.
Tomorrow night's NWA TNA PPV will feature America's Most Wanted vs. Sonny Siaki/David Young for the NWA Tag Championships, Jerry Lynn vs. Justin Credible in a RUssian Chain match, Sandman vs. New Jack in the Hard 10 Tournament Finals, Erik Watts vs. Kid Kash's Monster, and Mike Tenay's "shoot" interview with Sting.
That's it for today. Tomorrow I may be a little late since I'll be traveling. Thanks for reading.
