Ratings, TNA, Kane, Foley, Ventura, Apter Jul 15 - 11:06 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

RAW scored a 3.8 (3.7 / 4.0 / 6 Share) down from 4.2 (4.0 / 4.5 / 7 share) last week. Smackdown captured its usual spot as #1 show on UPN last week, finishing at #61 overall with 5.8 million viewers. There are off air notes and Heat spoilers from RAW last night.

Former WCW stunt coordinator Ellis Edwards was part of JR's fire angle last night. Percy "Paul Bearer" Pringle shared his thoughts on the Kane's latest character development. The Kane angle is apparently similar to one proposed for the Fantastic Four's Dr. Doom.

John "Big" Gaburick, of Tough Enough fame, has apparently picked up on some of the former duties of David Sahadi in the production department. A number of fans wrote in to 1wrestling about their view of yesterday's WWE charity autograph signing. SLAM has an article on Zach Gowen's WWE success and his start in NWA TNA.

Mick Foley spoke to Scott Williams about his book tour and next book "Scooter Riley." Jesse Ventura discussed his MSNBC show with the press, in particular the long delays getting it on the air. Nine years ago, Hulk Hogan testified he used steroids in Vince McMahon's trial.

Tomorrow night's NWA TNA PPV will feature Jeff Jarrett vs. Legend, Jerry Lynn vs. Justin Credible in a Last Man Standing Match, New Jack/Shark Boy vs. Harris Brothers, Chris Sabin defending the X Title against Frankie Kazarian, part 3 of the Sting interview, an interview with Kid Kash and Abyss, and an interrogation of America's Most Wanted. Don Callis also has an open challenge to anyone to face Edward Chastain, and a former WCW Hardcore champion may accept. Elix Skipper also has an open challenge, Raven will return, and they'll announce details for D'Lo Brown vs. AJ Styles next week.

Bill Apter's latest magazine Total Wrestling is now available at some US booksellers.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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