RAW scored a 4.2 (4.0/4.3) rating with an overrun of 5.4, which is pretty close to last week's 4.2 (4.0/4.4). Many Smackdown wrestlers were backstage at RAW since both shows take place in Colorado Springs, CO, and the Torrie Wilson/Noble sleep together segment was taped yesterday. Smackdown spoilers should be out in a few hours.
After RAW went off the air last night, live fans were witness to a special Goldberg vs. Triple H match (also includes Heat spoilers). Unfortunately, HHH suffered a groin injury during the match and will not be on the Australian tour this week, as the long flight could worsen the injury. Triple H's status for Summerslam is currently considered "hopeful" by WWE pending visits to doctors later this week, though they currently fear he may have a hernia.
Shane McMahon is expected to wrestle Kane at Summerslam. WWE.com posted an excerpt of Bradshaw's new financial book. Goldust predicts he'll be champion one day. Former New York Yankee Rich "Goose" Gossage was in attendance at RAW last night. Rico briefly discussed his character with WWE.com.
Tomorrow night's NWA TNA PPV will feature Raven/The Gathering vs. Shane Douglas/The New Church in a Clockwork Orange House of Pain match, Jeff Jarrett vs. Legend in a Double Pole match, Chris Sabin vs. Michael Shane for the X Title, Ricky Morton vs. Kid Kash in a special challenge match, plus a sit down interview with Vince Russo.
Bret Hart wrote about his love of rugby, another sport which causes lots of concussions. Honky Tonk Man did an interview on his website about Piper, Flair, Nash, HHH, Lawler and other wrestling current events. Bill Banks talked to Ryan Nation of WTTU 88.5 in Cookeville, TN about his new job with NWA TNA, including plans for more NWA TNA columns, and his time in WWF and WCW. Tough Enough 2's Kenny King discussed losing in the finals, the show, and his current wrestling career. Kevin Kelly is starting with Jersey Championship Wrestling as writer/booker.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
RAW, Triple H, TNA, HTM, Banks Jul 29 - 11:59 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 07:51 pm PWT: WWE News: Triple H suffers groin injury during Goldberg match, will miss matches
- 07:25 pm WO: Headline: HHH injured last night; off Australia and more
- 07:25 pm PWT: Special Features: Preview of new Torch Newsletter #769 - now on-line - VIP ALERT
- 07:00 pm WO: Headline: Raw ratings
- 06:35 pm WWE: Triple H injured; unable to fly to Australia
- 05:56 pm LAW: Tuesday Update: Raw rating, NWA TNA Matches for this week, Shane Vs Kane and Poll Results
- 05:21 pm PWT: KELLER'S TAKE: Did Taker show Cena respect, or did he send him a message at Vengeance?
- 04:59 pm PWT: WWE News: Raw rating stays above 4.0 for second straight week
- 04:35 pm PWT: THE LOUNGE: What it's Worth: WWE Raw goes to the movies
- 04:20 pm WWE: Baseball great Goose Gossage attends RAW
- 04:20 pm WWE: Goldust predicts World Title reign
- 04:04 pm PWT: Newsletter Flashbacks: Sidebar cover story: Tie: NBA stars bring Nitro up to Raw - 5 Yrs Ago
- 03:54 pm PWT: Other News: Radio Review: Honky Tonk Man sounds off on Kane, Nash, Piper, Flair
- 03:50 pm PWT: WWE News: Torch Staff Raw Scores and Reader Poll Average Score
- 03:45 pm PWT: Torch Today: 7/29 Afternoon Update: SummerSlam, Rock, World's Cheapest PPV
- 02:39 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Raw reax: Readers give average scores to last night's Raw
- 02:34 pm WO: Headline: First Tuesday update: WWE ad snafu, TNA, ROH, MLW shows, Vince interview, big reunion, Hall of Fame tickets and much more
- 02:32 pm PWT: Guest Editorials: Being Vince McMahon: He needs to listen to his critics
- 02:30 pm WO: Headline: One of biggest issues of the year w/ WWF vs. WCW history part two, plus Vince on Hogan and WWE behind scenes, preview of this week's Wrestling Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get free historical issues
- 02:28 pm WO: Headline: Eddy Guerrero, Vince Russo and Bradshaw interviews
- 02:25 pm WO: Headline: Tough Enough Kenny interview: Didn't win because he didn't look good enough in a thong
- 02:14 pm PWT: POWELL'S TAKE: Raw Hitlist: The McMahons, Goldberg, Triple H, Kevin Nash
- 01:35 pm SLAM: Bret Hart's Sharpshooter : Give sport of rugby a try by BRET HART -- for SLAM! Wrestling
- 01:35 pm LAW: TEN BEST WRESTLERS YOU'VE (PROBABLY) NEVER HEARD OF
- 12:04 pm LAW: "10 Wrestlers You've (Probably) Never Heard Of" By W.H Park
- 11:15 am SLAM: Raw: Shane avenges Linda by JON WALDMAN - SLAM! Wrestling
- 10:17 am LAW: Sean Carless on "The Finisher"
- 10:13 am LAW: RAW REPORT
- 10:10 am LAW: Velocity Report
- 03:38 am PWT: TNA News: Ricky Morton and Michael Shane scheduled for TNA pay-per-view
- 03:26 am WO: Headline: History of Goldberg vs. Hunter and a look at their upcoming SummerSlam match, Gotch II, tons more: F4W~!#422 preview plus ordering info and special offer for new readers worldwide. Get this issue today!
- 03:06 am PWT: TV Reports: 7/28 Raw review: Guttman's "Alt Perspective" Review
- 02:52 am PWT: TV Reports: 7/28 Raw review: Mahling's "alternative perspective" rundown
- 02:43 am PWT: Torch Feedback: Raw reax: More mixed reviews for last night's Raw
- 01:51 am WO: Headline: Non-Raw notes from tonight in Colorado Springs w/ HHH vs. Goldberg dark match
- 01:48 am WO: Headline: Major League Wrestling TV report
- 01:15 am PWT: WWE News: 7/28 WWE HOLT report: Goldberg vs. Hunter takes place after Raw
- 12:30 am WWE: Molly wins Women's Championship on RAW
- 12:15 am PWT: Special Features: Raw Coverage: Keller's Report, Mojo Mitchell, Roundtable - VIP UPDATE
- 12:00 am PWT: Torch Feedback: Raw reax: Mixed reader scores for Raw - Kane, Austin, Vince
