Smackdown scored a 3.5 rating last night, the same as last week, while The Mullets debut scored only a 2.4.
The combination of Smackdown and the Mullets helped UPN rank fourth at 8pm and fifth at 9pm.
Canadian fans got to see part of Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar from Summerslam, instead of The Mullets due to Smackdown's 90 minute runtime.
Tomorrow night's Confidential will feature part two of their Superstar Billy Graham interview focusing on his steroid abuse. The show also includes Rob Van Dam and Shawn Michaels climbing Sydney Harbor Bridge, a Stacy Keibler RAW Magazine photoshoot, Triple H filming a YJ Stinger commercial, Tazz "Outside the Ropes" and the From the Vault: Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs.
The RAW crew is in Nashville, TN tonight. Tomorrow, the RAW crew is in Knoxville, TN while the Smackdown crew is in Roanoke, VA.
There are a few notes on changes to this weekend's house shows.
Tomorrow afternoon, Knoxville, TN fans can get autographs and help a charity as Rob Van Dam and the Dudley Boys sign to benefit the Armed Forces Family Scholarship and Assistance Fund.
WWE Chief Financial Officer Philip B. Livingston was elected to Calatina Marketing Corporation's board of directors.
Goldberg is doing additional house shows which may be a sign he's slated to win the title.
Kurt Angle discussed the transition from amateur to professional wrestling as well as the current amateur competition.
IGN interviewed Edge, covering his surgery, his game character, favorite games, and his start in wrestling.
The Rock is on the current cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine.
There's discussion in the Japanese media about the possible return of Hulk Hogan for a New Japan Pro Wrestling match.
Slate has an article on Johnny Valiant's life after wrestling and his off-Broadway show "An Evening With Luscious Johnny Valiant."
Tony "Ludvig Borga" Halme is now in legal trouble over the shooting incident at his home in July.
Jim Cornette will make a return to Ring of Honor on November 1 in Elizabeth, NJ.
Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, or Chynna Doll as she calls herself now, was the guest on Voice of Wrestling, and she discussed her new name, music, her relationship with Sean Waltman, and Triple H and Stephanie's engagement.
One fan managed to get four hours of NWA TNA for 2 cents since his cable company gave him last week's PPV for a cent, too.
Jeremy Borash posted his latest From the Inside column. Borash is in Atlanta working on TNA's first high definition TV PPV for inDemand. The one-cent PPV accomplished their goal of exposing the product to new fans. Borash runs through Wednesday's card, and also mentions a TNA female has been approached by Playboy. He finishes with stories from his vacation, and a story about an indy wrestler who forgot to take off his cell phone.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Goldberg, Angle, Edge, Hogan Sep 12 - 11:43 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 07:10 pm TNA: From The Inside
- 07:07 pm WO: Headline: WWE weekend line-up changes including no HHH vs. Goldberg
- 05:37 pm PWT: Special Features: The Powell Report: Tons of news on Lawler-WWE, Amazing Red, London, Sabu, more - VIP UPDATE
- 05:27 pm PWT: Special Features: New Guttman's Audio Update: Brock-Angle, Bradshaw, Chyna, Hazing, TNA - VIP Alert
- 05:04 pm LAW: Friday Update: Smackdown rating, Triple Vs Goldberg tonight, Shannon Briggs signs with K-1, Foley on Kimmel and results of Kobashi Vs Nagata
- 04:31 pm WO: Headline: Smackdown rating
- 03:47 pm PWT: WWE News: Smackdown Poll Results: Torch staff scores and reader averages for 9/4, 9/11
- 03:05 pm WO: Headline: Huge Friday update: Weekend preview, Linda at house show, Smackdown & Mullets early number, Booker update, Hogan-Chono update, Lawler pulled from MLW, Confidential to be controversial, Cornette in ROH, Foley, NOAH, unique TV this weekend and more
- 03:05 pm WO: Feature: Huge Friday update: Weekend preview, Linda at house show, Smackdown & Mullets early number, Booker update, Hogan-Chono update, Lawler pulled from MLW, Confidential to be controversial, Cornette in ROH, Foley, NOAH, unique TV this weekend and more
- 02:49 pm PWT: Special Features: Flair WCW legal controversy, tons of WCW, WWF insider news - 5 Yrs Ago Torch
- 01:49 pm PWT: Ask the Torch: Keller on McMahons admission, Iceman Parsons, cage rules, fanny packs
- 01:05 pm SLAM: Smackdown!: Lesnar unleashed on Steph by DALE PLUMMER
- 01:04 pm PWT: POWELL'S TAKE: Smackdown Hitlist: Stephanie, Vince, Lesnar, Guerrero, Cena
- 12:55 pm WO: Headline: Huge history of the 60 min. men; inside stories of Flair's & Dory's famous bouts; Lesnar-Angle behind scenes; TNA contracts change business; preview of Monday's Observer, ordering info, and how new readers can get free classic issues
- 12:53 pm WO: Headline: Joanie Laurer speaks on radio about her issues, announces name change and finds out HHH is getting married for first time
- 12:48 pm PWT: Torch Today: Hulk Hogan negotiating with New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 12:44 pm PWT: Torch Today: 9/11 Morning Update: Lawler, Hardy, Goldberg, Booker TNA, Angle
- 12:11 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Torch Fantasy Draft: Fourth batch of reader top ten lists
- 12:05 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE Byte This review: Mark Henry talks about his struggles in WWE
- 12:03 pm PWT: WWE News: Booker T talks about his injury, IC Title change, Rock, Goldberg's locker room image
- 11:57 am PWT: Other News: Interview Highlights: Joanie "Chyna" Laurer on Waltman, Steph-Hunter
- 11:50 am PWT: DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Hook'n'Shoot "Relentless" - a quality MMA alternative
- 11:42 am PWT: THE LOUNGE: Lipinski's Lounge (part 2): More Kane Crap, Mullets, PWI Top 500
- 11:39 am PWT: THE LOUNGE: Lipinski's Lounge (part 1): Savage Raps, Kane's Crap, PWTorch Draft
- 01:35 am WO: Feature: First time viewers talk about NWA TNA, generally disappointing as far as getting new fans
