Quick Smackdown Results: Chavo Guerrero Jr. over Paul London via CO, MNM over Rey Mysterio Jr./Eddy Guerrero, John Cena over Rene Dupree, Matt Morgan over Mikey Whiplash, and JBL over Kurt Angle and Big Show and Booker T.

The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle has a brief blurb on WWE's RAW house show on May 7. WWE will be holding a private meet and greet available to ticket holders prior to Judgment Day on May 22 in Minneapolis, MN. WWE's June Manchester, England show already has tickets available via presale.

WWE hired a new writer named Larry Mollin who has a background writing for Beverly Hills 90210, Knight Rider and CHiPs. Brian Gerwitz is taking a three month leave of absence from his duties on WWE's writing team. WWE won a $396,000 civil judgement against B.M. Korea, Limited, over money owed from a licensing agreement for WWE video distribution in South Korea. WWE added Jerry S. McDevitt, Mark D. Feczko, and Christopher Michalski to their legal team in their lawsuit against Brock Lesnar.

WWE wrestler morale is reportedly up lately due to higher paying international tours, although not everything is perfect. Motley Fool has an article on WWE's successful Wrestlemania buyrate and what it means for the company's stock. The Torch has the identities of the Heartthrobs' opponents on international Heat.

The Liverpool Daily Post has an interview with William Regal about his career, his battle with drug abuse, and changes in the wrestling industry. WWE.com interviewed William Regal about his new book, WWE's tour of Europe, and RAW in Birmingham, England. William Regal took part in a book signing today in England and told one fan about knocking out Van Hammer.

The Associated Press ran an article on Hulk Hogan's return to the ring at Backlash with a few comments from Hogan about his upcoming VH-1 reality series. Hulk Hogan was on Big Boy's LA radio show yesterday promoting Backlash and discussing the Hall of Fame. PWInsider has another recap of Hulk Hogan on the radio in Oklahoma City yesterday morning.

Tampa Bay Online has an interesting article on the typical work week of JR and the work that goes into being an announcer. John Cena will be signing his CD and the Wrestlemania 21 DVD on May 12 in New York City, NY. Rob Van Dam posted an update on his website about the ECW PPV, his knee, and moving his store. Lisa Copeland reportedly sent some of Edge's emails to WWE executives.

WWE.com has an article on Benjamin and Jericho's feud following RAW. WWE.com has Backlash related articles on Edge, Hassan and Daivari, and Triple H. WWE.com also has an article on last year's draft with notes on where some of the wrestlers are today.

THQ is offering some customers a replacement disc for Wrestlemania 21 due to a manufacturing error. Video game maker Spike announced plans for Fire Pro Returns for the PS2 with a release date in August.

The Western Kentucky University College Heights Herald has an article on Mick Foley's appearance last night with comments from some of the students in attendance, and the Torch has a recap of Foley's speech. Mick Foley will take part in the National Center for Disability Services 39th Annual Celebrity Sports Night on May 19 in Albertson, NY. Braindlessproductions interviewed Mick Foley about Edge/Lita/Matt, recent WWE releases, TNA and more. SLAM has an interview with Terry Funk about his book, steroids, Ultimate Fighting and more.

Steve Gerweck interviewed Jazz about her upcoming tour of Japan, her WWE release, and her start in wrestling. Jimmy Van interviewed Amy Weber about Playboy, Japan, and life post-WWE. SLAM also has an article on Koko B. Ware's upcoming appearance from April 29 to May 1 at the Sportcard and Memorabilia Expo in Mississauga, ON. Tampa Bay's 10 News has a video story on the Gordon Solie book put together by his family.

Dusty Rhodes will appear on Good Day Atlanta tomorrow morning to promote his book. Part one of Blue Collar TV's two-part wrestling episode aired tonight on WB with the comedians enrolling in wrestling school. Mike Johnson has TNA notes on Tito Ortiz, Monty Brown, and Sean Waltman. Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman have been talking to Triple H about possibly returning to WWE.

The Rock n' Roll Express have reportedly had a falling out over money and business practices, and Morton will now be tagging with Brad Armstrong on indy shows rather than Gibson. Kid Kash has been added to UXW's May 21 show in Long Island, NY. Hardcore Homecoming issued a press release on the talent lineup for their June 10 show.

NWA Wildside will hold their final event "Last Rites" this Sunday in Cornelia, GA. KLGA (Iowa) disc-jockey Bryce Wilson will wrestle for Impact Pro Wrestling in a tag-team match as a medical fundraiser for the Cassi Schmitt Family. The former wrestler competing on America's Next Top Model, Michelle Deighton, was eliminated last night. Fort Detrick's Armed Forces Celebration will include a wrestling match on May 19.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.