Smackdown, Funk, Lita, 1PW, ROH Jan 05 - 11:59 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Kane over Chavo Guerrero, Paul London vs. Brian Kendrick was a time-limit draw, Booker over Gregory Helms, Ashley over Jillian, Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Tatanka was a time-limit draw, and Mr. Kennedy over Chris Benoit.

ECW scored a 1.5 rating (2.4 share). The Smackdown and ECW crews are in Terra Haute, IN tomorrow. JAKKS Pacific announced their first series of WWE ECW figures.

WWE interviewed Dory Funk Jr. for a DVD on famous wrestling families such as the Funk family due out in June. Alex Marvez interviewed Christopher Nowinski about the dangers of concussions, WWE, and his book. Claudio Castagnoli issued a statement on rumors about his citizen status, saying they are false and he does have a green card and a social security number allowing him to work and live legally in the United States. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses celebrities in wrestling, storylines, Gorilla Monsoon and more.

Impact rebounded to a 1.1 rating last night. TNA is responsible for Sun Sports no longer airing Xplosion. Amy "Lita" Dumas is rumored to have signed a deal with Hermie Sadler's UWF to work some upcoming shows.

1PW announced the end of their promotion effective immediately cancelling their upcoming shows. Mike Johnson has Ring of Honor notes on their upcoming UK tour. PWInsider has notes on MTV's Wrestling Society X and their plans for the future.

Monday Night Mayhem interviewed Cary Silkin about Ring of Honor, TNA, Canada, and more. SLAM has an article on Ivan Koloff's book Is That Wrestling Fake? The Bear Facts. Les Thatcher cleared up a few comments in his latest Wrestler's Eye View about Eric Bischoff and JJ Dillon. The Miami Herald has an article on Tye Dye Guy and his failed attempt to get an on camera seat for Monday's RAW.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

Last Edited: Saturday, January 6th, 2007 - 12:21 am EST

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