Quick Impact Results: Team Canada over America's Most Wanted/Dustin Rhodes, Chris Sabin over Cassidy Reilly, Kid Kash over Buck Quartermain, Primetime over Chris Candido, and Christopher Daniels/Michael Shane/Kazarian over Sonny Siaki/Ron Killings/AJ Styles.
The RAW crew was in New York City, NY tonight, and tomorrow they're in Springfield, MA.
The Smackdown crew is in Auburn Hills, MI tomorrow night.
Vince McMahon was expected to miss tonight's Madison Square Garden house show due to his quad injuries.
Smackdown scored a 3.4 rating last night
Smackdown kept UPN in fifth place last night in the overnight ratings ahead of WB.
Kurt Angle's Smackdown opponent Matt "Striker" Martel has a website.
WWE is promoting a dark match of JBL vs. John Cena vs. Big Show for the final Smackdown before Wrestlemania in Houston, TX.
WWE is airing commercials promoting Randy Orton vs. Undertaker at Wrestlemania, along with the three other previously announced matches.
WWE selected TVN Entertainment for video on demand satellite delivery services of WWE 24/7.
Motley FOol has an analysis of WWE's business future following their latest earnings announcement.
WWE Films trademarked "The Condemned", and WWE trademarked the XFL again.
WWE signed Ken Anderson to a developmental deal.
WWE is planning an unauthorized biography of Kane telling the story of the character.
WWE 24/7 posted March and April schedules on their programming website.
WWE launched an online shop for Australian and New Zealand WWE fans.
Chris Jericho's new XM radio show actually debuts next Sunday.
Trish Stratus was interviewed on the UK's Radio 1 today and discussed women she respects, Playboy, Shania Twain and more.
WWE.com has an interview with Nikolai Volkoff about his Hall of Fame induction.
USA Xtreme Wrestling's promoter Frank Goodman interviewed Al Snow on his hotline and discussed Low Ki, favorite matches, Tough Enough, Bob Holly and more.
John Cena and Stacy Keibler are scheduled for this weekend's Carl Casper Custom Auto Show in Louisville, KY.
Lita is scheduled for the World of Wheels show this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA.
Mick Foley is scheduled for the TransWorld Halloween, Costume and Party Show next weekend in Chicago, IL.
Tommy Dreamer reportedly contacted Justin Credible and Sabu about the ECW Reunion PPV.
Steven Richards will have nose surgery on Tuesday to treat his injury from Monday's RAW match with Chris Masters.
MTV.com picked up on The Rock's departure from WWE and his booming movie career.
Alex Marvez interviewed Goldberg about his movie career, Hustle, marriage, WWE and more.
TNA Impact debuted on Eurosport but with odd commentary.
Professor Wrestling interviewed AJ Styles about TNA's X Division, being NWA champion, WWE and more.
Steve Gerweck interviewed Elix Skipper about Turning Point, Impact, WCW and more.
Pro Wrestling Unplugged returned to Philadelphia, PA tonight with Trent Acid vs. Chris Candido.
Travis Sharpe, the wrestler reported missing earlier this week, showed up yesterday at the Steel Dimension Wrestling TV tapings in St. Cloud, MN.
The Garden City Telegram has a review of Harley Race's autobiography and says it "holds itself high in Foley and Billington's elite company of top-notch storytelling pro wrestling books."
Mighty Joe Esposito passed away this week at age 89.
Long time wrestling columnist Steve Beverly retired this week.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Impact, WWE, Snow, Goldberg, Styles Feb 25 - 11:59 pm EST
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Last Edited: Saturday, February 26th, 2005 - 12:36 am EST
Today's News Headlines
- 11:05 pm PWT: Arena Reports: We are looking to receive reports from Torch readers who attended WWE's MSG house show tonight
- 10:29 pm SLAM: Impact: Filling in some X spots by CHRIS SOKOL - SLAM! Wrestling
- 10:15 pm PWI: WEEKEND TV PREVIEW INCLUDING INTERNET SHOWS by Buck Woodward
- 10:09 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Batista's Turn, Smackdown Sabotage, WWE without Vince, Steamboat Legacy (52 min.)
- 09:50 pm PWI: FINAL SMACKDOWN RATING by Dave Scherer
- 09:14 pm PWT: TV Reports: 2/25 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's Review of X Division Action, Jarrett & NAO vs. DDP & Nash
- 07:13 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Impact debuts on Eurosport, but includes bizarre dubbed commentary
- 06:43 pm WO: Headline: Batista's big turn, WrestleMania update, Leben vs. Koscheck thoughts, McMahon injury update, Kojima four-belt champion, steroid thoughts, TONS more: Figure Four Weekly #505 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 06:38 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: WCW drops ball on unopposed Nitro, Hall conduct, Hunter talks, Douglas fired - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted
- 06:05 pm WO: Headline: Wrestlemania updates, McMahon & Rock update, Hogan/Mania notes; Major historical match; details of Feb. 28 Observer, special rates for new readers for this week only, and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 06:04 pm WO: Headline: Smackdown ratings
- 05:41 pm PWI: ELIX SKIPPER TALKS TNA, HIS CAREER AND MORE by Steve Gerweck
- 05:23 pm PWI: TNA IMPACT REPORT by Richard Trionfo
- 05:14 pm TNA: Exclusive live ringside photos from Friday's Impact featuring Raven, Abyss, Truth, Hardy and more
- 05:13 pm PWT: Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How does having JBL as lead heel and champion affect your opinion of Smackdown
- 04:58 pm PWT: Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Heyman, Hercules, Eugene, Batista-Rock pattern, new WWE talents, UFC-WWE
- 04:31 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: WWE sets up shop for Australian fans, MTV Rock interview, UK line-up
- 04:24 pm YAHOO: Wrestling With the Future by World Wrestling profit rises, shares upat Reuters (Wed, Feb 23)
- 04:17 pm PWT: Arena Reports: 2/23 Ohio Valley Wrestling TV tapings: Heartbreakers, Toland, Burke, Blue Print, Cornette
- 04:07 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: WWE's 24/7 channel to get distribution boost with new deal with TVN
- 03:59 pm WWE: Relive Classic WrestleMania Moments
- 03:55 pm WO: Headline: Friday news update: More on Mania, Huge night tonight with PPV, taping and MSG; WWE looks bad in Rock dealings; WWE star getting surgery; best selling books & DVDs; Early ratings; fast sellout; Mania notes; columnist retires and more
- 03:53 pm WO: Feature: OVW TV report and spoilers
- 03:51 pm WO: Headline: Barry Graham reviews "To Be The Man"
- 03:44 pm LAW: Friday Update: WWE at MSG tonight featuring Evolution in main event, Ortiz wants $350,000 per fight, National commercial announces top matches at 'Mania, Jericho on XM, Latest WWE signee, ECW Vs ECW in June, Return of the XFL? Plus much more!
- 03:33 pm PWT: Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: McMahon vs. Bischoff, WWE reveals future, Goldberg done, Jake starves snake
- 03:26 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "The time has come for the Angle Invitational Challenge to end."
- 03:17 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown rating, Batista vs. Hunter tonight in tag, Vince not expected at MSG
- 03:09 pm SLAM: WWE releases 3rd quarter results by JON WALDMAN - SLAM! Wrestling
- 02:46 pm PWI: TRISH STRATUS DISCUSSES POSING FOR PLAYBOY, OPPONENTS SHE RESPECTS, & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 02:14 pm PWI: CHRISTY VS. TRISH, WRESTLING CATCHPHRASES, TAG TEAM DIVISION, AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 01:19 pm PWI: DAILY LARIAT: ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL THE DAY'S WWE NEWS by Dave Scherer
- 12:46 pm PWI: STEVEN RICHARDS UPDATE, WWE SIGNS ANOTHER DEVELOPMENTAL TALENT & MORE WWE NOTES by Mike Johnson
- 12:34 pm PWI: ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA FOR SMACKDOWN: WEEK 1 by Buck Woodward
- 12:33 pm PWI: AL SNOW DISCUSSES CHANGES IN TOUGH ENOUGH, LOW KI, JOANIE LAURER, JOEY MATTHEWS, HIS FAVORITE TOUGH ENOUGH STUDENT & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 11:59 am YAHOO: WWE chooses TVN Entertainment for VOD by World Wrestling profit rises, shares upat Reuters (Wed, Feb 23)
- 11:58 am PWI: WWE SIGNS AGREEMENT THAT SHOULD HELP THE 24-7 PROJECT by Dave Scherer
- 11:53 am PWI: LOOKING AT "THE TALKING NEVER ENDS" EDITION OF SMACKDOWN by Dave Scherer
- 11:23 am PWI: SMACKDOWN RATING by Dave Scherer
- 11:00 am PWI: MORE ON ROCK-WWE, WEEKEND SCHEDULE, WWE-XFL UPDATE AND MORE WWE NEWS by Dave Scherer
- 10:59 am PWT: THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: TNA Impact Makes Good
- 10:58 am PWI: BATISTA AND TRIPLE H TO FACE OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN THE RING TONIGHT, MORE WRESTLEMANIA 21 FILM PARODIES, NIKOLAI VOLKOFF AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 10:46 am PWI: MORE NAMES CONTACTED FOR ECW PPV, NEW WWE BOOK, JOHN CENA & MORE WWE NOTES by Mike Johnson
- 10:20 am PWI: WWE CONFIRMS TOP FOUR MATCHES FOR WRESTLEMANIA, PLUS AN APPEARANCE BY A FORMER STAR by Dave Scherer
- 10:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q & A: WHY IS MICK FOLEY IN THE INDIES, WHAT IF ECW CAME ALONG NOW INSTEAD OF WHEN IT DID, WHAT HAPPENED TO JOBBERS, MAGAZINES AND MORE by Dave Scherer
- 10:00 am PWI: PRO WRESTLING UNPLUGGED RETURNS TONIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA WITH SANDMAN, CHRIS CANDIDO VS. TRENT ACID, ELIX SKIPPER AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 08:19 am SLAM: Smackdown: JBL's party gets crashed by DALE PLUMMER -- SLAM! Wrestling
- 07:12 am WO: Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Bill Goldberg
- 04:58 am PWT: THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, Live Events, and Appearances
- 04:41 am PWT: TV Reports: 2/24 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 04:32 am PWT: TV Reports: 2/24 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 12:32 am LAW: RAW REPORT FOR 2/21
