Ratings Summary
- RAW: 3.8 (3.8 / 3.8 / 5.5 Share) Up from 3.8 (3.7 / 3.8 / 5.5 Share)
- Heat: 0.7 (1.0 Share) Up from 0.6 (0.9 Share)
- Velocity: 0.5 (1.0 Share) Down from 0.6 (1.0 Share)
- WWE Experience: 0.5 (1.2 Share) Down from 0.5 (1.3 Share)
- Smackdown: 3.8 (3.7 Share)
Smackdown kept UPN in fourth place in the overnight ratings, ahead of ABC and WB. The RAW crew was in Abilene, TX tonight, and tomorrow they're in Tyler, TX. The Smackdown crew is in Armarillo, TX tomorrow night.
Edge and Shawn Michaels were the guests on Byte This last night, with Edge discussing his injuries, Taboo Tuesday, and his book, and Michaels talking about the Elimination Chamber, Royal Rumble, Edge and more. Canada's The Score ran a piece on Christian covering his background with Edge, hockey, and his character. Christian has joined Edge on Off The Record's upcoming guests list with their interview taped last week expected to air on Tuesday.
The Sun's Lilsboys hosted a webchat with Batista covering topics including becoming a fan favorite, the Royal Rumble, his age, past characters and more. The Lilsboys are also accepting questions for Chris Benoit for a webchat next week. Alex Marvez spoke to Chris Jericho about Fozzy's new album All That Remains, WWE's involvement in music, and plans for his WWE future. McAllen, TX's The Monitor's Martin Winchester reviewed Ric Flair's autobiography and says although the book needs more editing, Flair "certainly reveals what it’s really like to be the man.'"
Northeast Mississippi's Daily Journal has an article on John Cena to promote Sunday's Smackdown house show in Tupelo, MS. WWE is advertising a RAW dark match of Randy Orton/Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H/Edge for Cincinnati, OH on February 14. IGN has an article on Wrestlemania 21's Pro Reversal System
The Rock is rumored to be upset with WWE over not yet being offered a new contract, and may not appear at Wrestlemania as a result. New York's Times Herald-Record has a brief mention of Dov Rubenstein's appearance on MTV's Made which included a visit from Kurt Angle. A documentary on Madison Square Garden entitled The Garden has been withdrawn from the Sundance Film Festival over unresolved legal issues which may include the rights to use WWE footage.
Hector Garza is facing probable deportation which would result in a ten year ban from entering the United States if his appeal is not succesful. Jonny Fairplay's deal with TNA has expired. TNA Executive Walt Wilson posted a statement on TNA's message board about crowd control issues at Final Resolution and fan support. Bill Banks posted a new Bank Shot column with news and notes on Final Resolution, Against All Odds, Kevin Nash, year end awards and more.
The Windsor Star has an article on Mick Foley as he served as a guest referee at tonight's Doug Chevalier Memorial Show presented by Border City Wrestling. Michael Strider interviewed Bruno Sammartino about WrestleReunion, his wrestling career, and his problems with today's business. Ancaster News has an article on Ted DiBiase covering his Christian ministry, his wrestling career and changes to the business. The St. Petersburg Times has an article on Debrah "Madusa" Miceli and her post-wrestling career driving monster trucks. Harvey's Comedy Club owner Barry Kolin says Roddy Piper drew autograph seekers wherever they went on their recent New York City trip.
Sean Waltman took issue with the producers of Surreal Life over what he feels is exploitation of Joanie Laurer in her current state. Mike Moody of Niolan Entertainment is releasing a documentary next year called 101 Reasons Not To Be a Pro Wrestling to bring issues he feels are important to the public's attention. The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque will be showing documentary Wrestling With Manhood on Tuesday. First Canadian American Holding Corporation announced it has purchased an interest in Fight Network Radio Inc which recently completed the purchase of Live Audio Wrestling.
Blue Meanie is taking over booking for 3PW after Tod Gordon's weekend resignation. Tennessee Mountain Wrestling picked up a local TV timeslot on WMAK Channel 7 in Knoxville, TN on Sundays at 11am. The Oregonian has an article on Tuesday night wrestling at Sandy Barr's Flea Market. Raven is scheduled for Future Championship Wrestling's March 25 show in Nottingham, England.
