Smackdown scored a strong 3.6 rating last night, way up from last week's 3.0. Smackdown finished fourth in the overnight ratings. The RAW crew was in Omaha, NE tonight, and they're in Green Bay, WI tomorrow night. The Smackdown crew is off until Sunday, when they have a special Smackdown taping in Columbus, OH due to their Asian tour later this week.

The Rock confirmed he'll make two RAW appearances when his filming coincides with show locations. The first will be in Hollywood, CA on July 21, which will setup a second appearance in Vancouver, BC on August 4. The Squamish Chief newspaper has an article on Rock's filming of "Walking Tall" in their town of Squamish, BC. Vince McMahon voiced the character of Dirk McMahon on an episode of Stripperella last night.

Goldberg and Triple H were scheduled to wrestle on house shows next weekend, but that may not happen due to Goldberg's arm infection. WWE signed Paul London to an OVW developmental deal. London has worked for NWA TNA and is scheduled to face Samoa Joe in Ring of Honor on July 19. Eddy Guerrero and Zach Gowan were the guests on Byte This yesterday. Eddy discussed his favorite match, and Zach discussed his mom's reaction to seeing him wrestle.

"Canadian Hellraiser" Jason Helton has been forced to retire due to his battle with cancer, ending a 14 year career which included matches with Undertaker and Yokozuna.

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