RAW scored a 3.8 rating, the same as last week. The first live airing of RAW in the UK failed to make the top ten after heavy promotion. There are Smackdown spoilers from last night in Montreal, QC. Smackdown wrestlers had some problems making their way across Canada due to heavy snow.

WWE.com has photos from today's press conference for Stone Cold Steve Austin. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon appeared on Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period tonight to discuss Austin's new film deal, wrestling, the XFL and more. Steve Austin and Vince McMahon also appeared on the McDonnell Douglas radio show this afternoon to discuss movies, Wrestlemania, and the Hall of Fame. Austin and McMahon were scheduled to appear on tonight's Late Late Show on CBS.

WWE.com posted some new photos of Stacy Keibler in honor of inauguration day. WWE.com has an article on Kurt Angle's college coach Bob Bubb as he was recently announced as one of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductees for 2005. WWE is receiving criticism in the United Arab Emirates for their Muhammed Hassan and Khosrow Daivari characters. The Associated Press ran a review of Smackdown vs. RAW and Backyard Wrestling 2, giving Smackdown vs. RAW 3.5 stars and Backyard Wrestling 2 stars out of four.

WWE's March Fanatic series PPV is RVD: One of a Kind. WWE's Judgment Day will be in Minneapolis, MN on May 22. WWE is planning another Taboo Tuesday for November. Ringside Collectibles is taking orders for an internet exclusive Val Venis figure.

TNA has an interview with Jerry Lynn about his shoulder injury, his plans for a return, the X division and more. Mike Johnson has several other TNA notes on their next PPV, South Korea, Jonny Fairply and more. The Wrestling Channel announced Christopher Daniels vs. AJ Styles for their Coventry Skydome show on March 19. Between the Ropes interviewed Mick Foley about WrestleReunion, ECW vs. ROH, Wrestlemania, Ric Flair and more. Several Ring of Honor wrestlers are taking part in Sunday's Near Year's Madness show in Montreal, QC.

Prairie Wrestling Alliance will be running a tsunami relief benefit show on Saturday with proceeds going to the Red Cross. Wayne State's The South End has an article on local independent federation as they present IWR Last Stand: All or Nothing. A-Train, now using the name Baldo Train, appeared at IZW Championship Wrestling's show in Tempe, AZ last night. PWInsider has an updated lineup for USA Xtreme Wrestling's February 26 show in Long Island, NY with an appearance by Mick Foley.

PWInsider and SLAM both have look backs at the career of Pez Whatley who passed away yesterday at age 54. WrestleReunion issued a press release announcing Lex Luger and Joe Blanchard would be in attendance at next weekend's convention in Tampa, FL. Michael Strider interviewed Harley Race about WrestleReunion, his career, Ric Flair, and more. Neighbors to the former Hart family home are upset by some of the new owner's plans for the home and land.

Britain's Celebrity Wrestling picked up a bunch of press from among others the BBC, Mirror, Sun, and itv.com because of the participation of James Hewitt, a former lover of Princess Diana. Korea's Arirang TV has an video interview with Gail Kim available online as she's there promoting NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's upcoming tour. Hulk and Brooke Hogan appeared on the SPEED channel as Brooke sang the National Anthem. Reid Fleihr, younger son of Ric Flair, has his mugshot online from a misdemeanor assault on a female.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.