There are live notes from last night's Smackdown and ECW taping. K-Fed's match with John Cena was the subject of late night talk show jokes last night. WWE.com has an article on Russian grappler Vladimir Kozlov and his plans to enter the ring. WWE's latest Superstar to Superstar has Layla interview Smallville's Erica Durance about Lois Lane, joining Smallville, In-N-Out and more.

CM Punk's latest ECW.com blog discusses the new year and the holidays. Jim Ross' first BBQ blog entry of 2007 discusses Oklahoma's loss to Boise State, Ric Flair's future, Wrestlemania and more. Jim Ross' second BBQ blog entry of 2007 discusses his 50th birthday, K-Fed, Tazz and more.

USA Network managed to edge out Disney for the #1 cable network primetime ratings spot for the first time since 2000 due in no small part to WWE's return. WWE issued a press release on their three event sell-outs to start the year. PWInsider has a match listing for the ECW Extreme Rulez DVD due out on January 30.

IGN interviewed Roddy Piper about fighting cancer, Vince McMahon, merchandise and more. Sgt. Slaughter will appear at the Alburquerque Scorpions game on Saturday noting his popularity among the military. Diamond Dallas Page will appear at Fangoria's Monster Monday screening on January 15 in New York City, NY for the screening of his film Driftwood. Warrior is running some Ebay auctions and even took the time to respond to one fan's comment in his own style.

TNA wrestlers including Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe are headed to Portugal for some events promoted by APW. TNA Xplosion may be off Florida's Sun Sports network. Mike Johnson has TNA notes on upcoming shows, Lockdown, and more.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.