Smackdown, Hogan, Morton, TNA, ROH Aug 11 - 11:03 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Gregory Helms over Tatanka, KC James/Aaron Stevens over Paul London/Brian Kendrick, Ken Kennedy vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. was a no contest, Vito over Sylvan, Sylvester Terkay over ?, Batista/Lashley over Fit Finlay/William Regal.

The ECW crew is in Elmira, NY tomorrow, while the Smackdown crew is in Binghamton, NY, and the RAW crew is in Johnstown, PA. Cincinnati will have an unusual Smackdown viewing arrangement this fall due to the CW being broadcast on the market's CBS digital subchannel. WWE issued an open casting call for announcers, divas and wrestlers.

Torrie Wilson appeared on Best Damn Sports Show Period and Loveline yesterday discussing wrestling, Stacy Keibler, FHM and Summerslam. Torrie Wilson's FHM cover is not allowed to be shown on sale at Grand Central Station without being partially obscured by paper. Stuff posted video of their Stacy Keibler photo shoot.

Hulk Hogan appeared on Bubba the Love Sponge's show discussing Brooke Hogan's music, Summerslam and his knee injury. Washington, DC's City Paper has an article on Fit Finlay, Little Bastard and midget wrestling. Joey Styles named Rob Van Dam his Most Extreme Player of the week. Sgt. Slaughter will appear at Ballpark Brawl VII in Buffalo, NY on August 27.

Ricky Morton issued a statement on why he isn't appearing at this weekend's Capitol Legends Fanfest. Billy Graham had trouble making it to the Capitol Legends Fanfest due to new airline restrictions on prescriptions matching the name of the ticketed passenger. Mad Man Pondo was among those facing new restrictions at the airport yesterday on his way to Japan. Evan Ginzburg interviewed Johnny Valiant about Tiger Khan, steroids, wrestling and more. Several Ring of Honor wrestlers took part in tonight's FWA Academy show before their UK tour begins tomorrow.

Samoa Joe is on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Monday Night Mayhem clarified a recap of their interview with Alex Shelley with a transcript of his real comments about Jeff HArdy. SLAM spoke to Rhino as he prepares for Sunday's Hard Justice PPV.

The TNA crew was in Charleston, SC last night for a UWF show. Alex Marvez interviewed Christy Hemme about her role in TNA, music, her WWE release and more. TNA posted photos of Christy Hemme at the Sturgis Bike Rally.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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