Quick Smackdown Results: Super Crazy over Brian Kendrick, Bobby Lashley over William Regal via CO, Ken Kennedy over Scotty 2 Hotty, and Finlay over Rey Mysterio Jr.
WWE vs. ECW scored a 3.3 rating (2.9 / 3.3 / 5 Share) reportedly making WWE management very happy.
WWE reportedly thinks the rating may be due in large part to John Cena's appearance.
Sandman and Balls Mahoney conformed with WWE's dress code.
Edge was reportedly in a lot of pain from his match Wednesday but expected to be fine for Sunday.
The Miami Herald's Scott Fishman interviewed Paul Heyman about One Night Stand, ECW's return, hardcore wrestling and more.
Mick Foley's latest blog entry takes a look at One Night Stand.
Tazz was a guest on Opie and Anthony's XM radio show this morning promoting One Night Stand.
WWE.com posted backstage photos from RAW.
Wreckless Intent fell to #37 this week from its debut at #8 last week.
Jim Ross' superstar of the week is Triple H this week.
Sgt. Slaughter offers his advice to wrestlers in the latest edition of Agent Confidential.
TNA held their Hardcore War tonight in Philadelphia, PA.
Steve Gerweck interviewed Daniel Puder about WWE, OVW, MMA and more.
Cal "Prince" Pullins passed away on June 1 at age 74.
Female wrestler Julie Utley is fighting a Missouri state rule that requires she provide proof she's not pregnant before matches saying it intrudes on her privacy.
Former WCW writer Bob Mould gave his new new project with Richard Morel the wrestling inspired named Blowoff.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Smackdown, ECW, Heyman, TNA Jun 09 - 10:30 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 10:57 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Heyman says he doesn't want ECW to be a nostalgia show, and it won't be
- 10:47 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Rating for Wednesday special, quarter hour notes on Raw this week
- 08:24 pm TNA: News : Photos Added: Hardcore War Results From Philly
- 08:12 pm PWT: TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/9: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of UPN broadcast
- 07:58 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Powell Audio Update: In-depth discussion of ECW relaunch, ONS2, USA Wedesday Special (74 min.)
- 06:05 pm YAHOO: Coming Week: Price Capades by TheStreet.com
- 04:47 pm WO: Headline: Major WWE injury largely a secret, WWE star talks retirement openly, Story behind Pride crisis, Tons on ECW project, details of June 12 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:44 pm WO: Headline: Friday news update: Tons of news leading to ECW PPV, Rating, Ultimate Fighter next week, Strike Force tnight, Best selling books & DVDs, Bennett, Tenta, More WWE ratings news, Tazz likes HoganKnows Best and much more
- 04:41 pm WO: Headline: Daniel Puder interview
- 04:34 pm PWT: Torch Flashbacks: Exclusive Heyman Interview on ECW '93: "This is my career and my reputation is on the line."
- 04:20 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Nash debuts on Monday Nitro, Keller on how Hogan affected by Hall/Nash, Pillman Jumps - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:55 pm PWI: PAUL HEYMAN TALKS ABOUT VAMPIRES IN ECW, WHAT TNA IS DOING WRONG, HIS GOALS FOR THE NEW ECW AND MUCH MORE by Buck Woodward
- 02:39 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: ECW vs. WWE Reax #4: "I don't like how Kurt Angle and Big Show are leading the ECW charge."
- 02:29 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Team 3D and TNA continue to tread on thin ice with the 'bingo hall' references."
- 02:19 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Another ECW PPV match announced, ECW DVD info, ESPN reports on Tenta
- 02:13 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Backstage at ECW special, McMahon reaction, plans changed, dress code
- 02:01 pm PWI: WWE REACTION TO WWE VS. ECW SPECIAL RATING, MORE ON SUNDAY'S PPV, MOLLY HOLLY IN OVW, SCARY LEX LUGER SHOT AND MORE by Dave Scherer
- 01:52 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: Live vs. Taped, Brand Extension, Haas, Animal, Tenta (53 min.)
- 01:32 pm WO: Feature: Ultimate Fighter TV report
- 01:30 pm WO: Headline: Wednesday's WWE vs. ECW rating was a
- 01:26 pm PWI: TAZZ JOINS OPIE AND ANTHONY ON XM SATELLITE RADIO by Josh M. and Tom Donnelly
- 01:24 pm PWI: BOOKER T AND SHARMELL, KHALI, STRIKER FAKE KANE IN ACTION - 6/8 DSW TAPING RESULTS by Robert Chauncey
- 01:15 pm PWT: TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 6/8: Steiner vs. Sting, Konnan on commentary, Team 3D at ECW Arena
- 11:59 am PWT: The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: At the Pro Wrestling Promotion BBQ
- 11:58 am PWT: Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: American Dragon-Cabana, Aries & Strong in FIP, Delirious in IWC, Jacobs in AAW
- 11:35 am PWI: UPDATED WWE DVD RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR UK by Wrestlemag.com
- 10:05 am PWI: WWE AND ECW GET GOOD NEWS IN WWE VS. ECW RATING by Dave Scherer
- 10:01 am PWI: 6/8 OVW RESULTS by Mike Giralico
- 09:50 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: SABU IN WCW, SUPER MACHINE, GREEN MIST AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 08:30 am PWI: QUIET WEEKEND FOR RAW AND SMACKDOWN, LOOKING WHO MIGHT APPEAR SUNDAY AT ECW ONS AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 08:24 am TNA: Impact Results : Official Results From Thursday's "iMPACT!" On SpikeTV
- 06:30 am PWI: TWO WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES TO HEADLINE ECW ONE NIGHT STAND THIS SUNDAY by Buck Woodward
- 06:00 am PWI: SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (NON-SPOILER); MYSTERIO VS. FINLAY, BIKINI CONTEST AND MR. KENNEDY RETURNS by Buck Woodward
- 05:39 am WO: Headline: Update on year's biggest stories, Pride losing TV and what it means, ECW TV and network suggestions, WWE superstar talks retirement; WWE changes; details of June 12 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:39 am WO: Feature: Update on year's biggest stories, Pride losing TV and what it means, ECW TV and network suggestions, WWE superstar talks retirement; WWE changes; details of June 12 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:30 am WO: Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 01:51 am PWI: TNA IMPACT REPORT WITH STING VS. SCOTT STEINER by Richard Trionfo
- 12:42 am TNA: Impact Results : News And Video From Thursday's "iMPACT!" On SpikeTV!
- 12:39 am TNA: Impact Preview : Official Preview For Thursday's "iMPACT!" On SpikeTV
- 12:15 am WO: Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
