The RAW crew was in Milan, Italy today with John Cena over HHH. The Smackdown crew was in Bologna, Italy today with Rey Mysterio Jr. over Kurt Angle. WWE is promoting an appearance by God on Monday night in a tag team match with Shawn Michaels. TSN announced they'd show two hockey games on Monday night, delaying RAW until midnight in Canada.

Monday's RAW scored a 4.3 rating (4.0 / 4.6 / 6.5 Share). Last week's two hours of RAW finished #2 and #3 behind the Sopranos. The CW Network announced several new markets including Salt Lake City, UT and Cincinnati, OH.

Marketing Sherpa has an article on WWE's 200% conversion increase at their online store and how they accomplished it. The Arizona Republic has an article on an upcoming lowrider show featuring a car designed in honor of Rey Mysterio Jr. Mick Foley discussed Melina in his latest blog entry and his reasons for discussing her so often.

WWE.com interviewed Charlie Haas about his return to the company, his criticism of WWE's creative team and RAW vs. Smackdown. WWE.com interviewed Val Venis about his recent elbow surgery and recovery. Matt Cappotelli posted a new journal entry on his website, and was also recently married.

TNA announced new matches for Sunday's Lockdown PPV. Scott Steiner took part in a Spike TV and TNA conference call today and discussed joining TNA, his brother, injuries and more. Keith Lipinski interviewed Eric Young and James Dick with Young discussing his throat surgery, Team Canada, and WWE, and Dick discussing his WWE release, the Johnsons, and his partner. TNA Headlines interviewed Shark Boy about WWE, WCW, Pillman and more. Mike Johnson has TNA notes on ratings, Scott Steiner, Philadelphia, and more.

SLAM has an article on Jason Bates, a Harley Race trainee, as he attempts to make it in WWE or Japan. Ohio's Evening Leader has an update on Pat Tanaka and his judo school. SLAM has a look back at Jesse Ventura's acting career.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.