- RAW: 3.8 (3.5 / 4.0 / 6 Share) Down from 4.3 (4.1 / 4.5 / 4.8 overrun / 7 Share)
- Heat: 0.9 (2 Share) Down from 1.0 (2. Share)
- Velocity: 0.8 (1 Share) Same as last week
- Confidential: 0.9 (2 Share) Up from 0.8 (2 Share)
The Smackdown crew was in Dallas, TX last night with Eddy Guerrero over Bradshaw. Smackdown was taped in San Antonio, TX tonight, so spoilers should be out soon. WWE cancelled the Smackdown show in Lethbridge, AB on April 17, and moved the Medicine Hat, AB show from April 18 to April 19. Smackdown was UPN's #1 show last week finishing at #86 overall.
There brief off air notes and Heat spoilers from last night in Houston, TX. Steve Austin may not have been on RAW due to rumored issues between he and Vince McMahon, possibly over the latest domestic dispute allegations. There's even a chance Austin could be out of WWE again.
WWE 24/7 posted a sample of their video library in multiple speed formats on their website. The Smackdown magazine cover poll is now down to two choices. Lillian Garcia will be guest on Byte This! on Thursday.
TSN promoted Chris Benoit's Edmonton, AB homecoming during RAW, giving fans information on his flight and inviting them to show up at the airport. Chris Benoit taped 3 TV appearances in Toronto, ON today, for tonight's Toronto Tonight, Much Music's Much on Demand tomorrow, and Off The Record on April 13. WWE cancelled the Smackdown show in Lethbridge, AB on April 17, and moved the Medicine Hat, AB show from April 18 to April 19.
Gail Kim spoke to WWE about her return to RAW from a collar bone injury in November. Matt Morgan has been sent back to OVW for additional training. WWE has reportedly told Scotty 2 Hotty to vary his matches more.
Walking Tall slipped to #3 on Monday, falling behind The Passion Of The Christ. Slate's weekly Summary Judgment, a collection of critical highlights, has one collection for The Rock and Walking Tall, which points out that although critics didn't care for the movie, they sure love The Rock's inner qualities.
The Rock was on Mancow's Morning Show today and discussed catchphrases, Walking Tall, and his WWE contract. The Rock was also on the Ellen Degeneres Show and they discussed working out, his wife, Walking Tall, and he participated in a donut naming game. The Rock will appear on the Wayne Brady Show on Thursday.
Nascar.com has a conversation with The Rock, and a few pictures, from his recent service as Grand Marshall. MSN hosted a web chat with The Rock about Walking Tall, his acting influences, his wrestling career, and crunchy peanut butter.
Independent wrestler John "Dr. Destruction" Coggeshall died Sunday night at age 34 after passing out while catching another wrestler during a match Saturday, most likely the result of cardiac arrest. The match happened at a Main Event Wrestling show at the Newport, RI Elks Club, which was an unlicensed event according to the Newsport City Clerk.
Tomorrow night's NWA TNA PPV will feature Americas X Cup III: Mexico vs. UK, as well as the finals of the NWA Tag Team Title Tournament. Raven's latest journal entry includes an informal interview with Simon Diamond.
Derek Burgan reviewed Ring of Honor's Road To The Title and says it's a "card that has a little something for everybody." Ring of Honor added Ray Gordy to their June 12 show in Dayton, OH, and Jack Evans to the May 22 show in Philadelphia, PA. Ring of Honor is running a Buy 3, Get 1 Free special on their DVDs.
SLAM has a profile of Homicide in which he discusses his wrestling influences, sports background, and his work with various promotions including Ring of Honor and Zero-One. Allen "Bad News Allen/Brown" Coage will appear at the FANSLAM convention on July 17 in Totowa, NJ. NWA Florida will debut in Plant City, FL on April 24 with Freedom Rider vs. XTC vs. Scoot Andrews.
Kevin Nash was a guest on the Wayne Brady Show to promote Punisher, but he also shared his thoughts on Wrestlemania and his wrestling career. Celebrity Cafe has a review of Ventura Exposed, a memoir written by the manager of the governor's residence Dan Creed. Cam'ron told MTV.com about the influence Capt. Lou Albano had on him as a child, which led in part to his remake of "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." Best Damn Sports Show Period's Best Damn Film Festival has a wrestling short by Lucius White.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
