WWE cancelled last night's Quebec City, QC house show due to a severe snow storm.
Smackdown is in Montreal, QC tonight, so spoilers should be out early.
WWE is promoting dark matches for RAW at Penn State on February 21 (HBK/Randy Orton vs. HHH/Edge) and for RAW in Providence, RI on February 28 (Randy Orton/Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit vs. HHH/Batista/Edge in a steel cage).
The Smackdown after Wrestlemania will be taped in San Diego, CA.
There are off air notes and Heat spoilers
TSN censored Kane's chokeslam of Trish Stratus on RAW by going to commercial.
Earl Hebner was reportedly purposely kept off RAW so as not to draw heat.
WWE issued a couple press releases on Steve Austin's new deal with WWE Films.
WWE's Rob Van Dam DVD was scheduled for release today, but has been pushed back until February 1.
Shawn Michaels will appear at the Mississippi Sea Wolves hockey game on February 13 as they face the South Carolina Stingrays.
The Rock discussed his decision to have plastic surgery on his chest a few years ago in Details magazine.
TSN.ca has a video interview with Christian and Edge, as well as Chris Jericho on the Hot Seat discussing hockey, wrestlers and groupies.
The Denver Post has a brief mention of Fozzy's All The Remains and Chris Jericho's plans to support it.
Xtreme Mayhem Video interviewed Shawn Waltman about Joanie Laurer, a WWE return, nWo, TNA and more.
Joanie Laurer made the New York Post's Page Six for an appearance at Scores West with Marcus Schenkenberg which saw her stripping.
Les Thatcher's latest column takes a look at New Generation Wrestling, the upcoming Cauliflower Alley Club convention, wrestling books, "Johnny K-9" and more.
Wade Keller denied rumors about him from another website that said he was participating in business meetings with Vince Russo about producing a new wrestling show for USA or Fox Sports Net.
There are early TNA Impact spoilers from tonight's taping in Orlando, FL, including an announcement of the main event for their next PPV Against All Odds on February 13.
Blue Meanie offered his version of Saturday's events at 3PW's show on his blog.
Low Ki apologized for missing the 3PW show saying he was told it was cancelled earlier in the day, although Blue Meanie's version of events is a bit different.
SLAM has an article on the Stampede Bulldogs Harry Smith and TJ Wilson as each prepares to wrestle separately internationally.
Southern wrestling star Pez Whatley passed away today in a hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
Mid-Atlantic Gateway has an interview with Dick Slater in which he discusses his career, writing a book, his attempted murder charges and more.
Iron Shiek has opened an official website.
Road Warrior Animal has been added to the Legends of the Ring II convention in East Brunswick, NJ on March 19.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Jericho, Rock, 3PW, Whatley, Slater Jan 18 - 11:59 pm EST
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Last Edited: Wednesday, January 19th, 2005 - 12:14 am EST
Today's News Headlines
- 11:46 pm PWT: THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: Iowa -- More than that state where they grow potatoes
- 11:23 pm PWT: TNA News: 1/18 TNA in Orlando: Detailed Impact tapings for next two weeks on FSN
- 10:23 pm WO: Headline: TNA Impact Spoilers complete rundown
- 09:49 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: WM21, Austin's Return, New Jack-WWE, Jack Evans, L.A. Hardcore Tourney (25 min.)
- 08:55 pm WO: Headline: Former Southern star Whatley passes away
- 08:04 pm WO: Headline: Early TNA spoilers including line-up for next PPV
- 07:45 pm PWI: LIVE TNA IMPACT! TAPING COVERAGE INCLUDING MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR AGAINST ALL ODDS by Mike Johnson
- 07:45 pm PWT: TV Reports: 1/15 NWA Wildside TV review: Masada vs. Sexton, NWA Elite vs. Getz Enterprises
- 07:42 pm LAW: Tuesday Update: Smackdown cancels house show, Ultimate Fighter, Thoughts on Raw booking, Austin annoucement with WWE, Chynna Doll continues to lose her mind, Names added to WrestleReunion show and more!
- 07:23 pm LAW: RAW REPORT FOR 1/17
- 07:15 pm PWI: MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT TNA PPV by Mike Johnson
- 06:45 pm PWT: KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Batista, Hunter, Canada, Stunt Bump, Trish, Fan Signs
- 06:08 pm PWT: Other News: In-House Note: Clearing up rumors about Torch editor Wade Keller's trip to L.A.
- 05:24 pm PWI: JOANIE LAURER CAUSES SCENE IN NYC STRIP CLUB, DICK SLATER DISCUSSES HIS LEGAL PROBLEMS, IRON SHEIK, TONYA HARDING AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 04:59 pm PWT: DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Kee_ the _ee Out Of Our _ool - Super Dragon, Spanky
- 04:50 pm PWI: PRO WRESTLING INSIDER RETURNS TONIGHT by SportsTalkCleveland.com
- 04:34 pm WO: Headline: Tuesday news update: News on 2004 awards issue, Raw edit; More from Raw last night; UFC stars on Daly, Funny WWE quote of the week; WWE DVD delayed, Guerrero special and much more
- 04:31 pm WO: Headline: What happened behind scenes in Puerto Rico for WWE and local groups; Feature on the strongest men in wrestling history; WWE monthly business reviews; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:30 pm WO: Headline: NWA Wildside TV report
- 03:09 pm SLAM: Austin, WWE sign movie deal by JON WALDMAN -- SLAM! Wrestling
- 02:45 pm PWI: VINCE RUSSO TALKING ABOUT A RETURN TO WRESTLING, FORMER WCW/ECW STAR SIGNS WITH ROH, LOTS OF INSIDE WWE NEWS AND MORE by Dave Scherer and Mike Johnson
- 02:41 pm PWI: DAILY LARIAT: RAW COVERAGE AND LOTS OF WWE NEWS AND NOTES by Dave Scherer
- 02:36 pm WO: Feature: WWE Velocity TV report
- 02:21 pm PWT: Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How would you like to see Steve Austin utilized if he appears at WrestleMania 21?
- 02:18 pm PWI: HEBNER KEPT OFF RAW ON PURPOSE, BATISTA TO TAKE ON HHH LEADING UP TO MANIA AND MORE WWE NEWS by Dave Scherer
- 02:14 pm PWT: Other News: Japan's Top 5 Stories of the Week: WWE press conference, Tokyo Dome, MMA Popularity
- 02:09 pm PWI: WWE TRIES A FAILED GIMMICK AGAIN, THOUGHTS ON SMACKDOWN, YEAR IN REVIEW AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 02:02 pm PWT: Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Storm takes dig at Vince, Guido, Tajiri, Crazy, Dusty
- 02:00 pm PWT: Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Nash, Jarrett, Scott Steiner, Page, Booker T, Tank, Luger, Liz
- 01:57 pm PWT: Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: DX, Cactus Jack, Edge & Christian, Rock, Big Show, Jericho
- 01:30 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "How many more women are they going to throw at Orton before we stop questioning his sexual orientation?"
- 01:20 pm PWT: Other News: Interview Highlights: Sean Waltman speaks on Joanie Laurer, a WWE return, TNA
- 12:15 pm PWI: WWE 24/7: HISTORY OF ECW EPISODE 7 REPORT by Chris Catanese
- 11:49 am PWI: LOOKING AT A CRASH BANG EDITION OF RAW by Dave Scherer
- 11:30 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: AUSTIN WINS THE RUMBLE by Buck Woodward
- 11:15 am PWI: WWE NEWS AND NOTES by Dave Scherer
- 10:30 am PWI: SEVEN YEARS LATER, FANS STILL REMEMBER 'THE MONTREAL SCREWJOB' by Buck Woodward
- 10:27 am PWI: WRESTLER'S EYE VIEW RETURNS WITH STORIES FROM THE ROAD by Les Thatcher
- 09:53 am LAW: TNA FINAL RESOLUTION PPV REPORT
- 09:44 am SLAM: Stampede Bulldogs going international by JASON CLEVETT -- SLAM! Wrestling
- 09:44 am SLAM: Raw: As Evolution Turns by NICK TYLWALK -- SLAM! Wrestling
- 09:35 am PWI: WWE SENDS OUT PRESS RELEASE ON STEVE AUSTIN DEAL by Dave Scherer
- 09:30 am PWI: CHRIS JERICHO TALKS ABOUT HOCKEY, WHICH ATHLETES WOULD MAKE GOOD WRESTLERS, AND MORE by Adam Lebow
- 08:54 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: SCOTT STEINER, LITA, GEORGE NAPOLITANO, FLAIR VS. FOLEY & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 04:19 am WO: Headline: Hunter wins belt for the 10th time, New Year's Revolution review, WrestleMania changes, 80s star charged with double-murder, Abyss raided, tons more: Figure Four Weekly #499 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 03:59 am PWI: RAW TAPING IN TORONTO LIVE REPORT: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN RAW WENT OFF THE AIR AND MORE EXCLUSIVE NOTES by Adam Lebow
- 03:29 am TNA: Photos Updated! Over 80 NEW ringside photos from the epic Final Resolution PPV added! Go
- 02:30 am PWI: BLUE MEANIE DISCUSSES THE 3PW SITUATION, ISSUES WITH LOW KI AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 02:06 am PWT: GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 1/17 Raw Insanity: Oh Canada - Orton Cried There, Shawn Screwed Bret There, and Snitsky Whispered to Kane
- 01:40 am PWI: DARK AND SUNDAY NIGHT HEAT RESULTS FROM RAW TAPING IN TORONTO by Adam Lebow
- 01:21 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin and WWE reach agreement for three-movie deal
- 01:16 am PWT: WWE News: 1/17 WWE Raw HOLT report: Benoit & Jericho & Orton beat Hunter & Batista & Edge
- 01:05 am WO: Headline: Non-Raw notes from Toronto
- 01:01 am WO: Feature: WWE Monday Night Raw TV report
- 12:51 am WO: Headline: Information on what Austin press conference will announce and Best Damn appearace will be about
- 12:49 am WO: Headline: Smackdown house show canceled
- 12:45 am PWT: Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Hassan showed up Jericho (and Canada) in the promo. He was right on."
- 12:41 am WO: Headline: WWE house show report 1-15 Grand Forks
