Smackdown, WM, JR, WSX, Sasuke Mar 16 - 11:59 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Matt Hardy over Mr. Kennedy, MVP over Grande Latte, MNM over Paul London/Brian Kendrick, Kane vs. Daivari was a no contest, and Undertaker over King Booker.

WWE will hold their Wrestlemania 23 press conference on March 21. The Detroit News interviewed Torrie Wilson about Wrestlemania, her start in wrestling, Kevin Nash and more. Hall of Fame Magazine included a story on WWE's latest Hall of Fame class. Chris Jericho and Fozzy will be making appearances in Windsor, ON the week before Wrestlemania.

WWE.com posted a set of Melina photos in which she wears only bodypaint. WWE.com has tips from Balls Mahoney on celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Great Khali landed a role in the Get Smart film starring Steve Carell and The Rock.

Survivor Series tickets go on sale on April 21 for the Miami, FL PPV on November 18. WWE's Madison Square Garden Classics may continue on MSG network through 2008. Future WWE DVD projects include DVDs on Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect, Batista and Summerslam.

SLAM has a report on Mr. Kennedy's Niagra Falls appearance to sign autographs on Wednesday. Chris Benoit is in the UK doing promotional work. Yahoo! has photos of Rey Mysterio Jr. from his trip to India.

Arnold Skaaland's funeral service will be held in Hartsdale, NY on Monday. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses Wrestlemania, Arnold Skaaland, TNA and more. MIT issued a press release on Jim Ross' speaking appearance next week as part of a Comparative Media Studies course focused on pro wrestling in America.

Mick Foley's Hardcore Diaries will debut on the New York Times' bestsellers list at #7. The Rock donated time to fundraiser Destination Fashion 2007 earlier this month in Miami, FL to benefit the Buoniconti Fund. Roddy Piper has several upcoming appearances scheduled to help promote his film Sin-Jin Smyth. Sgt. Slaughter will appear at the Charleston Riverdogs Military Appreciation Night on May 16.

MTV pulled next week's airing of the WSX finale which may impact contracted wrestlers whose deals' expiration are tied to the finale air date. TNA posted a new edition of their TNA today video. Pro Wrestling Unplugged returns to South Philadelphia, PA tomorrow night. Mike Johnson has Ring of Honor notes on Jimmy Rave's injury and upcoming shows.

Team 3D's Devon is opening a Florida smoothie store. Blue Meanie is auctioning off his Eastern Championship Wrestling shirt from 1993. Keiji Mutoh and TNA reportedly have no future appearances scheduled at this time. Great Sasuke is planning to run in the upcoming Iwate gubernatorial race with an official announcement expected on Sunday.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

Last Edited: Saturday, March 17th, 2007 - 01:40 am EDT

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