Smackdown, JBL, Helms, TNA Feb 24 - 11:24 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: MNM over Matt Hardy/Tatanka, Boogeyman over the Dicks, Gregory Helms over Psicosis, Rey Mysterio Jr./Lashley/Chris Benoit over JBL/Randy Orton/Finlay.

The RAW crew was in Manila, Philippines today, and they're there again tomorrow night. The Smackdown crew is in Reading, PA tomorrow night. WWE's wrestlers are caught up in the political turmoil and state of emergency in the Phillipines, but all are reportedly safe. WWE will begin airing an AM RAW replay at 2am on Sunday mornings.

JBL may be back from his hand injury in time for Wrestlemania and a match with Chris Benoit. WWE and DirecTV will offer a one penny Best of Wrestlemania PPV from March 10-12. The Sports Junkies in Washington, DC interviewed Batista about his family, his dream match and Monday's Supershow. The University of Virginia will host Monday Night RAW on August 14.

John Cena and Stacy Keibler will appear on Best Damn Sports Show Period next week. The Sydney Morning Herald has an article on Australia's film industry mentioning Steve Austin's first WWE film is about to start shooting. Movies Online has an article on Diamond Dallas Page's upcoming film Driftwood.

WWE.com interviewed Gregory Helms about his claim of being the greatest Cruiserweight champion of all and his new contract. WWE.com interviewed new developmental signee Brian Myers about WWE's tryout process and his hopes for the future. WWE also signed Bryan Matthews and Mason Raige to developmental deals. WWE.com has a complete Kiss My Ass Club section with the members and others asked to join.

TNA and Samoa Joe have reportedly come to terms on a multiyear deal. TNA's Alex Shelley leaked more photos of Sting to build up to his video airing on Saturday's Impact. TNA has a new Outside the Ring with Roderick Strong. TNA may add a new member to LAX in the future.

James Guttman interviewed Christian Cage about winning the NWA title, leaving WWE for TNA, Edge's title win and more. Professor Wrestling interviewed Team 3D about the Dudley name, their time in WWE, Vince McMahon and more. Keith Lipinski interviewed Monty Brown about TNA, Christian Cage, D'Lo Brown and more. Kanyon wrote on his Myspace page about attending TNA's Impact taping and his reason for not working at it. Warrior posted a new update on his website about Sting's return to the ring, and why TNA should hire him and Goldberg.

SLAM has an article on Canadian independent wrestler Shantelle Taylor about her time management skills. Wrestling Epicenter interviewed Kamala about his various gimmicks, being a heel, his music and more. Ted Turner will be leaving AOL Time Warner's board after the company's annual board meeting. A judge denied Lionel Tate's latest attempt to have his 1999 murder indictment thrown out.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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