Quick ECW Results: Bobby Lashley over Umaga via DQ, Snitsky over Balls Mahoney, and ECW Originals over New Breed.

RAW scored a 3.7 rating (3.4 / 3.9 / 5.7 share). There are Smackdown spoilers from tonight's taping in London, England. The RAW crew was in Paris, France today with a double Women's title change. The Smackdown and ECW crews were in Birmingham, England last night with Undertaker/Kane/Batista over Mr. Kennedy/MVP/Mark Henry. Smackdown and ECW will tape their first ever Des Moines, IA show on May 22.

WWE.com noted the company has taken action against Randy Orton for unprofessional contact. The storyline reason for Orton vs. Edge not happening on RAW was Cena vs. Michaels running long. Super Crazy's MCL tear apparently happened when he landed wrong after a springboard dropkick off the turnbuckle. Matt Hardy was shaken up by the finish of his match with Trevor Murdoch but believe to be okay.

Paul London and Brian Kendrick spoke to English students about the importance of reading. Some UK fans were upset by a rushed autograph signing appearance by Batista yesterday. The BBC has an article on teacher/wrestling hopeful Chris Cage and his meeting with Fit Finlay.

WWE is using footage of Maria in her underwear to help sell WWE 24/7. Smackdown Diva Maryse is featured in Playboy's special Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads. WWE.com spoke to Matt Hardy about his workout routine.

Mike Mooneyham interviewed Jody Hamilton about the end of Deep South Wrestling. WWE relocated their former Deep South Wrestling equipment to Tampa, FL and reportedly told the wrestlers formerly assigned there that none were being released. TicketNews has WWE as the seventh best-selling sporting event for the week. Bliss Beverage landed a national distribution deal with Wal-Mart stores stocking WWE branded Socko Energy drinks.

Steve Austin took part in an AT&T chat with fans about acting, stunts, Ric Flair and more. Coming Soon interviewed Steve Austin about The Condemned, Nash Bridges, future movies and more. Coming Soon also interviewed The Condemned's director Scott Wiper about the film, working with Steve Austin, movie violence and more. Some of Steve Austin's wrestling radio show bookings have reportedly been pulled as they try to broaden the film's audience. Variety has a review of The Condemned. Rotten Tomatoes is starting to collect reviews of The Condemned with a 20% fresh rating currently. Howard Stern made positive comments about The Condemned on his radio show and he'll have Austin on later in the week.

The Bristol Press interviewed Kurt Angle about his weekend appearance for NEW's Wrestlefest XI and working the independent scene. The film adaptation of Dead or Alive with Kevin Nash is expected to hit theaters on June 22. Dory Funk Jr.'s latest column for TNA looks at the upcoming Texas Death Match. Mike Johnson has Ring of Honor notes on this weekend's shows, Bryan Danielson, Mark Briscoe and more.

Sean O'Haire was charged with felony high and aggravated assault and battery for his participation in a brawl outside of a South Carolina bar a few weeks ago. A Philadelphia, PA police officer was suspended after he allegedly shoplifted WWE action figures. The East Bay Express has a brief report on Irvin Muchnick's appearance to discuss his new book Wrestling Babylon at Black Oak Books.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.