Cappotelli, Carter, Inoki, MTV Feb 09 - 10:21 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Matt Cappotelli addressed his brain tumor at last night's OVW show, forfeiting the title. WWE.com posted video of the speech online. OVW also held a standard TV taping up until that point.

Several WWE wrestlers were expected to appear at tonight's Deep South Wrestling TV taping. Dusty Rhodes was at OVW and DSW evaluating talent. New WWE developmental diva Krissy Vaine trademarked her ring name.

Simon Inoki, President of New Japan Pro Wrestling, met with WWE's John Laurinaitis today at WWE's headquarters. Torrie Wilson and her dog Chloe will present WWE Best in Show on Monday afternoon with clips of crazy dog moments in WWE history. WWE.com is running a survey asking what fans want on the site.

India's Rediff.com has an article on John Cena's visit to the country. Hulk Hogan attended the Grammy awards last night with daughter Brooke and the rest of his family. Bob "Gorilla Monsoon" Marella is up for Rochester, NY's Walk of Fame at Frontier Field.

The New Korea Pro-Wrestling Association debuts tomorrow in Seoul, South Korea with AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels and many others. The Korea Times has an article on Gail Kim's part in the show. MTV filmed their wrestling TV show pilot today in Los Angeles, CA. TNA reportedly prevented Terry Taylor from working backstage at the MTV wresting pilot. Indiana's Herald Journal has an article on the Central Wrestling Federation as they gear up for a show this weekend.

TNA has a new Outside the Ring with Brother Devon. TNA announced pre-show matches for Against All Odds on Sunday. TNA offered a preview of some of their new shirts for Team 3D, Christian Cage and the James Gang.

Between the Ropes interviewed Dixie Carter about TNA's move to Thursday nights, wrestling free agents, drug testing, WWE and more. Dixie Carter says WWE unsuccessfully tried to bring in AJ Pierzynski of the Chicago White Sox for Wrestlemania 22. Les Thatcher's latest Wrestler's Eye View looks at TNA's new Impact timeslot.

Wrestling Epicenter interviewed Eric Young about his influences, Impact's new timeslot, Canada and more. SLAM has an article on Team Canada's A-1 as he attempts to make his mark in TNA. Alex Marvez interviewed Jackie Gayda for his latest column discussing her move to TNA, her time in WWE and Charlie Haas.

Wrestling Epicenter interviewed Nora "Molly Holly" Greenwald about life after WWE, having her head shaved, Team Madness and more. Andrew Wright, the producer of Warrior's documentary who is being sued by Warrior, moved to have the lawsuit dismissed for lack of jurisdication as it's filed in Arizona where's never even been.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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