WWE, Rock, Benoit, TNA, Roberts, Spanky Feb 17 - 11:54 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

The Smackdown crew was in Stockton, CA last night with Eddy Guerrero/Kurt Angle/Bob Holly over Brock Lesnar/Big Show/A-Train. Smackdown is being taped in Fresno, CA tonight, so spoilers should be out late. There are off air notes from last night's RAW.

WWE announced that it earned a net income of $8.9 million in its fiscal third quarter, up from a net loss of $16 million last year (due to a $32.9 million charge for the early closing of The World.) Jamie Noble talked to WWE.com about his first blindfold match and his efforts to not look too foolish. Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Billy Graham and Greg Valentine are expected to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, with WWE also possibly making efforts to induct Bret Hart and Bruno Sammartino.

Some wrestlers are reportedly unhappy with Chris Benoit's push and feel HHH and HBK are working to hold him back. Torrie Wilson reportedly has heat with other divas after having a Tiny Teddy match turned into a tag match.

A&E Television is working on a Biography show for The Rock to be aired on April 4, just in time to help promote "Walking Tall." Ads for RAW in Atlanta, GA on March 1 are asking if it's the night The Rock will return. Several upcoming UK WWE DVD releases have been given a 15 age rating.

Tomorrow night's NWA TNA PPV will feature the announcement of the new NWA Director of Authority, Insane Clown Posse vs. two from Jeff Jarrett's alliance, the debut of Playin' Fair With Jonny, Terry Funk/Raven vs. the Gathering, Ron Killings vs. Michael Shane, and Dustin Rhodes/El Leon vs. Redshirt Security. Joanie "Chynna" Laurer was originally scheduled to be Jonny Fairplay's guest, but now will not appear on the show (possibly due to contract problems). Bound for Glory will not be held on April 4, and a new date hasn't been set yet. Teddy Hart and Jack Evans may appear on the next week's NWA TNA PPV.

Teddy Hart will debut for CZW on March 5 in Allentown, PA. Ricky Steamboat will referee for Ring of Honor on March 13 in a match between AJ Styles and CM Punk for the Pure Wrestling title. Samoa Joe and CM Punk appeared on Monster Garage last night as a design team converted a U-Haul into a wrestling ring. The Torch has several other Ring of Honor notes on Amazing Red, Lucy, Samoa Joe, injuries and more.

Jake The Snake Roberts is being charged by UK officials for neglecting his python and letting it starve, a claim Roberts is denying. Chaotic Training Center will be offering a one day training camp with Killer Kowalski on February 21. Dusty Rhodes is several more items on Ebay including his WCW Hall of Fame trophy and the Midnight Rider mask and jacket.

Brian "Spanky" Kendrick spoke to SLAM about his reasons for leaving WWE as well as the origin of his Leonardo Spanky character. SLAM has an article on the UK's Pro Wrestling Press, a succesful 3 year old fanzine with readers around the world. Inc. has an article on Ted Turner which includes a man thanking him "for putting the World Wrestling Federation on TV" during a question and answer session. StereVision's WOW press party will take place at Bliss Restaurant and Lounge in Los Angeles on February 19.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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