Smackdown, ECW, WM, Divas, Snow Jun 02 - 11:52 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Kurt Angle over Rey Mysterio Jr. via CO, Matt Hardy over Nunzio, Jillian over Krystal, Mark Henry over Paul Burchill, Finlay over Caden Matthews, Bobby Lashley over King Booker.

The RAW crew is in Bowling Green, KY tomorrow, while the Smackdown crew is in East Lansing, MI. WWE's Montreal, QC Supershow on September 18 has moved to 5:30. The Oregonian has a review of WWE's Smackdown show in Portland, OR.

ECW will be heavily hyped on RAW and Smackdown for the next couple weeks to build up One Night Stand and the launch of ECW on Sci-Fi. WWE's replaced Chris Benoit with Sabu in ECW advertisements. Motley Fool has an article on what the return of ECW will mean for WWE's business. CNBC's Jim Cramer recommended WWE stock even though he thinks Vince McMahon is crazy.

Wrestlemania 22 was the fourth best selling DVD last week, WWE's highest sales ranking ever. WWE issued a press release on Unforgiven in Toronto, ON on September 17. Jakks Pacific will announce their mystery action figure for fans collecting "ticket stubs" next week. PWInsider has a release schedule for upcoming WWE DVDs.

The Courier and Press interviewed John Cena about his title, fans' reactions, and video games. The Kalamazoo Gazette has an interview with Bobby Lashley about goals, Smackdown, Brock Lesnar and more. Canada's Metro News has an article on Trish Stratus' style as she prepares for Canada's Walk of Fame ceremony. The Palatka Daily News has an article on Michelle McCool's return to Smackdown.

WWE is selling a new Million Dollar Man shirt for a price of $25. Josh Matthews is still with WWE and will be doing mobile content segments in the near future. Al Snow's involved in a major OVW angle. Greg Gagne visited OVW Tuesday and Wednesday to scout WWE talent.

See No Evil is expected to finish at #8 this weekend with a gross of $1.3 million. The Boston Herald has an article on The Rock's upcoming film Game Plan. Rowdy Roddy Piper will appear at Fangoria this weekend in Los Angeles, CA.

Mike Johnson has several TNA notes on ratings, appearances, and tapings. Ring of Honor returns to Connecticut tomorrow with their first show in East Windsor. Wrestling Reunion IV takes place tomorrow in Carteret, NJ.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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