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Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Eddy Guerrero/Booker T/Rey Mysterio Jr. over Luther Reigns/Mark Jindrak/Orlando Jordan, John Cena over Kenzo Suzuki, Paul London over Funaki and Shannon Moore and Spike Dudley, and JBL vs. Kurt Angle was a draw.

Last week's two hours of RAW finished #8 and #9 behind Monk, Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Law & Order. Dave Meltzer posted more details on Smackdown's status on UPN, while the Torch and PWInsider offered speculation on the comments by Moonves. The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission ruled today that SpikeTV can stay in Canada because it doesn't unfairly compete with any Canadian services.

Chris Benoit appeared on Sky Sports News today to promote the Royal Rumble. WWE.com posted a list of channels airing upcoming WWE PPVs in the UK. Dionicio Castellano, WCW's first Psicosis, will have a tryout prior to the Royal Rumble on Sunday in Fresno, CA. Super Crazy is expected to meet with WWE when they're in Japan next week.

WWE.com has an article on Victora's love of animals and especially tigers as she was able to feed a baby one during a recent appearance in Detroit, MI. Stuff Magazine has an interview with and some photos of Lingerie Bowl participants including Candice Michelle. IGN has a Wrestlemania 21 for the XBox Hands-On Preview including photos and videos.

Rob Van Dam had knee surgery scheduled for today to repair his torn ACL. Josh Matthews' engagement is to former WWE announcer Rue DeBona. WWE is releasing a replica John Cena US title belt.

The Fresno Bee has an article on Randy Orton covering the Royal Rumble, the pressure of his current push, and his family's legacy. The Philadelphia Daily News has an article on John Cena discussing his hip hop influences, making it to WWE, and more. Muhammad Hassan is mentioned in this week's Newsweek in a brief article on the portrayal of Muslims in American media.

Jeff Jarrett required a trip to the hospital after Tuesday's Blue Collar TV taping due to an eye abrasion suffered while doing a guitar shot. TNA posted some video of Jeff Jarrett in South Korea over the weekend. Jarrett will defend the NWA title against Tully Blanchard at the Wrestle Reunion show on Saturday.

Mike Johnson has some Ring of Honor notes on Matthews/Sydal, auctions and Ebessan of Osaka Pro. SLAM has an article on the upcoming debut of Action Wrestling Entertainment as they've announced signing Rikishi and James Gibson (Jamie Noble) for their first PPV on March 11. The Wrestling Channel Reloaded was not broadcasting anything this afternoon, but had programming listed for 3am. The Portland Mercury has an article on midget wrestler Lil Nasty Boy and Sandy Barr's St. John's Flea Mart wrestling.

The Augusta Free Press has an article on Steven Johnson and Greg Oliver's new book The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame: Tag Teams and the work that went into producing it. Atlanta, GA's CBS affiliate is planning a New Jack story for February sweeps. Rocky Mountain News columnist Marcia Neville has a few few comments from Jesse White about growing up as the son of Vader in her latest column. Pro wrestling team Lori and Bolo were eliminated from the Amazing Race

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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