Wrestlemania 24, Steroids, Foley, Hogan Mar 21 - 11:56 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

There are Smackdown spoilers from last night in Cleveland, OH. Sabu wore Daivari's tights last night due to a case of lost luggage. The Pittsburgh, PA Smackdown/ECW on May 8 goes on pre-sale tomorrow with password TAKER.

WWE issued a press release on the official announcement of Wrestlemania 24 at Orlando, FL's Citrus Bowl on March 30, 2008. WWE.com has an article on the press conference to announce Wrestlemania 24 today in Orlando, FL. The 2008 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony is scheduled for March 19, 2008 at the Amway Arena, with RAW scheduled for March 31, 2008 in Tampa, FL. Local Orlando, FL media also covered the story in detail.

Orlando, FL's CBS affiliate asked Vince McMahon for comment about the steroid allegations with the sportscaster responding to McMahon calling asking question in bad taste. Edge responded to the recent Sports Illustrated HGH allegations via his MySpace blog saying it's true and old news as he discussed in 2004. ESPN radio's Dan Patrick interviewed Diamond Dallas Page this afternoon about steroids, deaths in wrestling, Vince McMahon and more. WWE pulled Randy Orton from a St. Louis radio appearance reportedly due to a change in creative direction.

WWE.com spoke to HHH about physical therapy, Wrestlemania, Summerslam and more. WWE.com has an article on the Smackdown/ECW tour of Mexico with comments from several wrestlers. Mark Henry is scheduled for WWE's European tour next month.

The Detroit News interviewed Batista about becoming a wrestler, WCW, tattoos, family and more. The Detroit Free Press has an article on the Sheik being named to the WWE Hall of Fame. Carlito's Fan AXXESS appearance was cancelled today. SLAM has an article on Mickie James and Kenny Dykstra in Toronto, ON yesterday promoting Wrestlemania.

WWE.com has an article on Mick Foley's early morning CW 11 appearance in New York City, NY today to promote his book and Wrestlemania. Mick Foley appeared on Opie and Anthony today mentioning he'll be at RAW the night after Wrestlemania to make a major announcement. Matt Striker was mentioned by Time Out New York magazine for his moonlighting as a wrestler while working as a New York City teacher. License Magazine interviewed WWE COO Michael Selick about his goals for WWE, cultural differences, and Heroes.

In WWE's latest Superstar(s) to Superstar, Extreme Expose BBQ blog entry discusses many topics including the Hall of Fame, the doghouse, Kidman, Bruiser Brody and more. Good Morning America's been using Stacy Keibler as an entertainment correspondent covering Dancing with the Stars. The paperback version of The Condemned will be released on March 28.xposeandrichboy">interview Rich Boy about his new album, changing careers, Mobile, AL. and more.

WWE.com has a Trump vs. McMahon Celebrity Scorecard with various celebrities giving their picks for who will win. DirecTV has a channel devoted to Wrestlemania on 115 with a loop of McMahon/Trump from RAW and a Wrestlemania 23 puzzle. USA was again #1 in primetime on cable last week due largely to RAW.

CBS Sportsline interviewed Kurt Angle about his MMA hopes and recent steroid allegations. TNA's Saturday night replay airs an hour later this weekend. Mike Johnson has TNA notes on Jeff Jarrett, NWA, upcoming shows and more.

There are additional details on Hulk Hogan's Bubba the Love Sponge appearance yesterday in which he discussed his idea for a Hulkamania World Tour with legends and new stars. UWF announced tickets for their May 11 Charlotte, NC debut will go on sale on Saturday. MTV may air Wrestling Society X's finale on one of its secondary stations in the next weeks. Mike Johnson has updated Ring of Honor lineups for the Wrestlemania weekend shows.

Wrestling Observer Live is returning to Sirius on channel 122. KPBS and the Associated Press both ran articles on El Santo's new fight against water pollution in Mexico. The Chester County, SC News and Reporter has an article on local wrestler Frank Nash as he prepares for a match in the area.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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