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Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick NWA TNA Results: James Storm over Kid Kash, Monty Brown over BG James, Amazing Red over Sonjay Dutt, Shane Douglas over Michael Shane, Bobby Rude/Petey Williams over Abismo Negro/Hector Garza, and AJ Styles over Chris Harris.

WWE announced preliminary fiscal 2004 financial results, with a revenue of $370-$375 million compared to $374 million in 2003, and an operating income of $68-$73 million compared to $27 million in 2003. WWE also announced they'll be offer for sale 6.1 million shares of Class A stock owned by the Vincent K. McMahon Irrevocable Trust

There are Smackdown spoilers from last night in Reno, NV. The New York Post had an article on Eddy Guerrero to promote June 8's Smackdown at Nassau Coliseum. Eddy Guerrero and John Cena will throw out the first pitch on Friday at the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Cincinnati Reds. Paul Heyman is currently not scheduled to work Judgment Day on Sunday.

Chris Jericho and Fozzy are receiving positive reviews for their cover of "King of the Night Time World" on the KISS tribute album "Spin The Bottle" (Includes a sample of the song). Jim Cornette spoke softly to WWE.com about his swollen vocal cords, the result of decades of screaming regularly. Lance Storm is receiving praise for his work in OVW, and Tough Enough 3's Matt Cappotelli is recovering well from a concussion he suffered working with Bob Holly last month. TSN has an interview with Lance Storm about his retirement and transition to OVW.

The Seattle Times has an article on Matt Hardy about his wrestling inspirations, his brother, and promoting his own shows. Bill Goldberg and Steve Austin were interviewed during halftime at the Lakers/Spurs basketball game last night, with both commenting on whether they'd return to WWE, basketball and ownership of their names. Brock Lesnar attended last week's RAW in Phoenix, AZ, where he's currently training for NFL tryouts. Sable also has not been on television reportedly so she can be with Lesnar.

GamePro has more information on WWE Day of Reckoning for the Gamecube from E3. Reuters also has some notes on non-WWE wrestling games seen at E3, including Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes The Neighborhood, and Rumble Roses which features an all female roster.

Jeff Jarrett was interviewed by the Miami Herald about his work in NWA TNA, Bound For Glory, and TV deals. Jimmy Hart and Jeff Jarrett were the guests on Between The Ropes tonight to discuss NWA TNA's Fox Sports Net show debuting on June 4 at 3pm. Dusty Rhodes returned to NWA TNA tonight, running off Kid Kash and Dallas as they were beating down James Storm.

Ted Gordienko, nephew of late Canadian wrestler/painter George Gordienko, is trying to increase awareness of his uncle's work in Canada by putting together a documentary focusing on both his careers. Women's Extreme Wrestling will hold their July PPV taping on Friday in Philadelphia, PA featuring “The Gorgeous One� George and Francine.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

Last Edited: Wednesday, May 12th, 2004 - 11:55 pm EDT

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