Quick Smackdown Results: Ric Flair over Carlito, Matt Hardy over Lance Cade, Chavo Guerrero Jr. over Jamie Noble, Deuce n' Domino over Cryme Tyme, Kane over MVP, Mickie James over Victoria, and Batista over Edge.
The apparent editor of Chris Benoit's Wikipedia entry, who noted Nancy Benoit's death before police discovered her body, confessed early this morning, calling it a terrible coincidence.
Investigators seized the computer of the mystery Wikipedia editor, calling the situation an "unbelievable hindrance" as they now need to prove or disprove any involvement or knowledge.
The Fayette County district attorney says the case is still being treated as a murder-suicide based on the medical examiner's report and other evidence.
While most believe the edit was an unfortunate coincidence, some believe there may be more to it such as an indirect WWE connection.
Although the editor's identity is still unknown, it may be a University of Connecticut college student.
Authorities raided the home of Chris Benoit's doctor's mother as part of a now completely separate investigation in to Dr. Phil Astin.
A drunken Chris Benoit fan was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at one of his neighbors.
WWE wrestlers are reportedly under a three week media ban.
Head trauma researchers have taken up Christopher Nowinski's request for permission to examine Chris Benoit's brain to determine whether head trauma could have been responsible in some way.
Nancy Benoit's parents' lawyer Richard Decker commented on the family's reaction to the tragedy saying they're grieving and trying to keep a low-profile, but reminding people that while Chris and Nancy Benoit ledd public lives, Daniel did not.
Atlanta, GA's WSB-TV interviewed Chris Benoit's father Michael who says Chris was fine when they spoke on father's day, and that they're praying for Nancy Benoit's family.
Chris Benoit's father is hoping toxcology tests may explain why things happened.
WWE lawyer Jerry McDevitt says Benoit's time off last year was due in part to Benoit feeling depressed.
Chris Benoit's ex-wife Martina Benoit said he was the most loving person anyone could imagine.
Chris Jericho appeared on Nancy Grace's show last night discussing Chris Benoit, his move to ECW, and Daniel Benoit.
Billy Graham also appeared on FOX News' Hannity and Colmes last night discussing steroids, roid rage, and spousal abuse.
Geraldo Rivera continued make inaccurate remarks about the Benoit situation.
In an interview with SLAM, former Chris Benoit trainer Bruce Hart calls him a delusional juice freak, and also says he was in rough shape mentally the last time he saw him.
Bret Hart disagreed with his brother Bruce saying Benoit was level-headed, and that he doesn't think steroids had the impact some in the media are claiming.
The UK's Sun spoke to former Benoit trainer Frank Cullen about the dangers of steroids.
Joe Zajko, an early trainer of Chris Benoit, says he told Chris Benoit not to take steroids and that he was always good with him.
The CanWest News Service spoke to manager Milad "Abu Wizal" Elzein about his memories of working with Chris Benoit 20 years ago and the high death rate among wrestlers.
Debra Marshall says some of her friends in wrestling are mad at her for her recent comments about the business and people in it.
Debbie Farnandez, the widow of Ray "Hercules" Fernandez, criticized Vince McMahon and the wrestling industry for their treatment of the steroids issue.
Former female wrestler Kathy "KC Houston" Stockton says female wrestlers are being victimized by today's industry.
Phil Mushnick's latest column for the New York Times explores the Benoit tragedy waking up the media.
Macleans.ca interviewed Irvin Muchnick about the Benoit situation, media, his book and more.
MTV.com has an article on fan reaction to the Benoit tragedy.
The Associated Press' Jim Litke's latest opinion piece discusses Vince McMahon, steroids and problems in the wrestling industry.
Italy's Italia 1 broadcast TV cancelled their weekly Smackdown airing because of the Benoit situation, however other WWE programming will continue on other networks.
The RAW crew is in Baton Rouge, LA tomorrow night, while the Smackdown and ECW crews are in Abilene, TX.
The RAW crew will be in Tijuana, Mexico on the Fourth of July.
Ohio Valley Wrestling has a new division called Dirby City Wrestling featuring students from OVW's school.
TNA may be in talks with FOX Network for a possible multi-network TV deal.
Kurt Angle defeated Brock Lesnar in Japan to win Lesnar's IWGP title, which isn't recognized by New Japan Pro Wrestling.
TNA posted photos of Angle's victory.
Wrestling Weekly interviewed Doug Basham about OVW, JBL, and Chris Benoit.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Smackdown, Benoit, Harts, Italy, Angle Jun 29 - 11:13 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 11:38 pm WO: Feature: More WWE Smackdown TV review notes
- 10:07 pm PWT: The Specialists: Missing Chris Benoit, and What Can Be Done
- 09:36 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: AP - Benoit's father said he lamented being on road for Father's Day; DEA; Wikipedia
- 09:23 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: Just talking about the Benoit Family Tragedy (57 min.)
- 09:14 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Chris Benoit Family Tragedy Discussion (54 min.)
- 09:11 pm PWI: LATEST BENOIT TRAGEDY NEWS by Mike Johnson
- 07:38 pm WO: Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 07:22 pm WO: Feature: The final days of Chris & Nancy Benoit, and a look at things that could have played a factor in the tragedy; Special exclusive Observers coming out next week and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 07:22 pm WO: Headline: The final days of Chris & Nancy Benoit, and a look at things that could have played a factor in the tragedy; Special exclusive Observers coming out next week and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 07:12 pm WO: Headline: Friday news update: WWE takes first substantial hit losing major TV; Best and worst media from last night; Lesnar vs. Angle took place already today; Hart Family speaks up; Reporters ask Congress to look into WWE; Worst taste angle
- 07:07 pm PWI: AUTHORITIES SEIZE COMPUTER USED IN WIKIPEDIA BENOIT HOAX by Mike Johnson
- 07:00 pm PWI: DEA AGENTS FOCUSING ON BENOIT'S DOCTOR, TWO MORE RAIDS THIS AFTERNOON by Mike Johnson
- 06:43 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story - Phil Mushnick calls out WWE board member, politician, network exec
- 06:43 pm TNA: News : Photos Of Kurt Angle Winning The IWGP Title From Brock Lesnar
- 06:36 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story - BREAKING NEWS: Benoit doctor's mother's house raided by drug agents
- 05:55 pm PWI: NANCY BENOIT'S PARENTS COMMENT PUBLICLY ON TRAGEDY AND FRAGILE X REPORTS, LOOKING INTO POTENTIAL CIVIL LAWSUIT by Mike Johnson
- 05:39 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Debra Marshall talks about reaction within wrestling to her speaking publicly
- 05:26 pm WO: Headline: Wife of wrestler who passed away young speaks out on the profession
- 05:15 pm PWI: KURT ANGLE BEATS BROCK LESNAR IN WRESTLEMANIA REMATCH IN JAPAN by Buck Woodward
- 05:04 pm WO: Headline: Doug Basham talks about Benoit and current scene
- 04:55 pm SLAM: Benoit's father had no clue by AP
- 04:24 pm PWI: TNA WRESTLING NEGOTIATING WITH MAJOR TV BROADCAST NETWORK by Mike Johnson
- 04:21 pm PWI: WWE TV PULLED FROM BROADCAST TV IN ITALY DUE TO BENOIT TRAGEDY, DRUNKEN BENOIT FAN ARRESTED IN GEORGIA by Mike Johnson
- 04:11 pm PWI: TNA IMPACT THOUGHTS, TNA NOTES & NEWS by Mike Johnson
- 04:10 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Benoit's trainer, Bruce Hart, paints picture of mental and physical breakdowns
- 04:03 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: A number of media outlets cover Wikipedia mystery, including ABC News
- 03:52 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Due to Benoit situation, Italian TV decides to cancel WWE programming
- 02:10 pm PWI: WWE NEWS AND NOTES by Dave Scherer
- 02:10 pm PWI: WWE NOTES & NEWS by Dave Scherer
- 01:20 pm YAHOO: Shocking Truth About Tabloids and Trading by TheStreet.com
- 01:15 pm SLAM: WWE czar spinning steroid debate by JIM LITKE -- AP Sports Columnist
- 01:15 pm SLAM: A bad example? by AJAY BHARDWAJ -- Edmonton Sun
- 01:15 pm SLAM: Column: Wrestling with steroids by NEIL WAUGH -- Edmonton Sun
- 12:59 pm PWI: MICHAEL BENOIT, FATHER OF CHRIS, SAYS HIS SON WAS 'FINE' A WEEK BEFORE THE TRAGEDY by Buck Woodward
- 12:50 pm PWI: BRET HART, JOANIE LAURER, WIKIPEDIA FOUNDER DISCUSS BENOIT TRAGEDY WITH FOX NEWS by Mike Johnson
- 12:35 pm PWI: COMPLETE, DETAILED REPORT FROM CHRIS JERICHO'S APPEARANCE ON CNN'S NANCY GRACE SHOW TO DISCUSS BENOIT TRAGEDY by Mike Johnson
- 12:30 pm SLAM: Police probe doc's records in Benoit tragedy by HARRY R. WEBER
- 12:00 pm WWE: A big red monstrous flashback for MVP by Bryan Robinson
- 11:55 am PWI: DOUG BASHAM TALKS ABOUT HIS CAREER by Andy J. of www.wrestlingweekly.com
- 11:26 am YAHOO: Wikipedia User Admits Benoit Posting by AP
- 11:14 am TNA: News : The Weekend Edition Of TNA Today: The LAX vs. Sabin & Shelley
- 10:25 am PWI: MORE INACCURATE COMMENTS FROM GERALDO RIVERA, WARRIOR TO WEIGH IN TONIGHT, THE WIKIPEDIA FIEND REVEALED & MORE BENOIT TRAGEDY NEWS by Mike Johnson
- 10:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: ABDULLAH THE BUTCHER'S HOUSE OF RIBS & CHINESE FOOD, WHY RAW IS LIVE AND SMACKDOWN IS TAPED AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 10:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: ABDULLAH THE BUTCHER'S HOUSE OF RIBS & CHINESE FOOD, WHY RAW IS LIVE AND SMACKDOWN IS TAPED AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 09:53 am PWI: WIKIPEDIA POSTS CONFESSION FROM PERSON WHO WROTE THAT NANCY BENOIT WAS DEAD by Dave Scherer
- 09:00 am PWI: WWE HEADS BACK ON THE ROAD FOR HOUSE SHOWS BEFORE 'SUPERSHOW' TV TAPING AND BROADCAST ON MONDAY by Buck Woodward
- 08:00 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: HANSEN TAKES THE AWA BELT, AUSTIN ENDS KANE'S REIGN IN A DAY AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 08:00 am SLAM: Benoit a 'juice freak' by STEVE SIMMONS -- Sun Media
- 08:00 am SLAM: Impact: TNA title match the total show by CHRIS SOKOL - SLAM! Wrestling
- 07:49 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: AP columnist asks if pro wrestling has lost control, criticizes McMahon
- 07:45 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Charges could be filed against Benoit's doctor as early as today, says L.A. Times
- 07:41 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Toledo Free-Press refers to Benoit tragedies as a "needed wake-up call."
- 07:38 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Canada.com story quotes doctor who questions WWE wellness policy effectiveness
- 07:32 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: NY Daily News says Benoit's doctor previously suspended, Austin speaks, Wikipedia update
- 07:26 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Linda McMahon speaks to Good Morning America about Benoit situation
- 07:22 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: The Wikipedia mystery covered in Australia's Morning Herald today
- 07:00 am PWI: SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (NON-SPOILER) by Buck Woodward
- 03:37 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Wikinews features "confession" from person who posted Nancy's death item
- 02:36 am PWI: IMPACT REPORT: ANGLE VS. RHINO VS. CAGE FOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE by Richard Trionfo
- 02:11 am PWT: The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST FLASHBACK: WWE Desperately Needs an Off-Season (11-19-05)
- 12:47 am PWI: LOOKING AT RECENT FOX NEWS COVERAGE OF BENOIT TRAGEDY, ILL-ADVISED COMMENTS, POOR RESEARCH AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 12:16 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Chris Jericho speaks HN's Nancy Grace show, which spent 40 minutes on Benoit
- 12:05 am WO: Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 12:05 am WO: Headline: TNA Impact TV report
- 12:04 am PWI: RING OF HONOR DEBUTS ON PPV THIS WEEKEND by ROH
