Smackdown, Heyman, HHH, Puder, 3PW Dec 16 - 11:51 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Rob Van Dam/Rey Mysterio Jr. over Billy Kidman/Akio, Eddy Guerrero/Booker T over Kenzo Suzuki/Rene Dupree, and Kurt Angle over JBL via DQ.

Between the Ropes interviewed Paul Heyman about the Rise and Fall of ECW DVD, Eric Bischoff, Jerry Lawler, TNN and more. The Rise and Fall of ECW won IGN's Best Sports DVD of 2004. The San Jose Mercury News has an article on Daniel Puder's Tough Enough win with his comments on the competition and plans for the future. Daniel Puder will appear on ESPN 2's Cold Pizza tomorrow morning.

Lita, Triple H and William Regal were the guests on Byte This yesterday with Lita discussing her title win, her dive, and Kane, Triple H talking about Blade Trinity, his book, and the Elimination Chamber, and William Regal discussing his tag team with Eugene, Triple H's book, and his own book. Triple H was interviewed by ESPN Radio's McDonnell/Douglas show and Opie and Anthony this morning to promote Blade Trinity and his book, as well as discuss the wrestling business. Triple H also appeared on Conan O'Brien last night, and on John McEnroe's show for more Blade Trinity promotion, as well as discussion about his book and steroids. Triple H took part in a book signing yesterday in Nashville, TN and reportedly treated the fans well.

Big Show is reportedly next up as JBL's title contender. Gene Snitsky will appear at Saturday's WXW show in Allentown, PA to sign autographs. John Cena's January visit to sailors at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department's Liberty Center made the Navy New London DOLPHIN highlights for 2004. DirecTV is offering a Road to Wrestlemania 21 PPV package with New Year's Revolution, Royal Rumble and No Way Out for $88.95, a savings of $15. Media Life Magazine has another look at the week in ratings including where WWE and Spike TV placed.

3PW cancelled Saturday's show in Philadelphia, PA due a family emergency involving Jasmin's mother. Ring of Honor signed James Gibson (Jamie Noble) with his debut scheduled for February 25. TNA announced that their next PPV Final Resolution will be held in Orlando, FL, plus the names for their February and March PPVs, "Against All Odds" and "Destination X." SLAM has an article on this past Sunday's Sabu Appreciation show with comments from Mick Foley, Shane Douglas, Jimmy Hart and Scott D'Amore.

Tampa Bay Online has an article on Superstar Billy Graham and Kate Gillroy, the woman that saved his life through a liver donation. SLAM caught up with Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart as he prepares for the Premier Championship Wrestling's Christmas Classic and his real estate license. Randy Savage was scheduled to accompany Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober at DeSoto Elementary in Tampa, FL for a holiday gift giveaway. Les Thatcher's latest column covers Jerry Lynn's return to the ring, Sabu, Christmas, and Flair/Foley.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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