Smackdown, Benoit, Martel, Grunge Jul 06 - 11:40 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Matt Hardy over MVP, Chris Masters over Jimmy Wang Yang, the Major Brothers over Jeremy Young/Mike Fox, Finlay over Ric Flair, Chuck Palumbo over Kenny Dykstra, and Deuce vs. Eugene was a no contest.

Last night's Nancy Grace show continued their coverage of the Benoit tragedy with Marc Mero and Steve Blackman among the guests discussing steroids and changes need to the wrestling industry. Lanny Poffo, Jacques Rougeau, and Billy Graham appeared on tonight's edition of Hannity and Colmes discussing the Benoit situation, steroids and drug abuse in wrestling. In addition to Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Marc Mero and Ted DiBiase are scheduled for Monday's Larry King Live. WWE is reportedly gathering data for a response to wrestling death counts used various media sources.

Investigators in the Benoit case say reports Nancy Benoit left a note in her safe deposit box are false, and internet conspiracy theories are hurting their investigation. Federal and county investigators are also now looking into the death of Michael "Johnny Grunge" Durham and his connection to Dr. Astin. FOX News reported investigators want to question Sherri Martel's husband due to differing reports of her death, while her family is upset that toxicology results may take much longer than those in the Benoit case. Nancy Benoit's family has formed a foundation for battered women and abused children in memory of Nancy and Daniel Benoit.

The Long Island Press has an article on Mick Foley's charitable work, along with his thoughts on the Benoit tragedy. James Guttman interviewed Bull Buchanan about the Benoit tragedy, and his memories of Chris Benoit. Dave Meltzer posted a letter from an independent wrestler about his steroid use and the relation to the Benoit tragedy.

The RAW crew was in Tijuana, Mexico on Wednesday with Rey Mysterio Jr./Bobby Lashley/John Cena over King Booker/Randy Orton/Umaga. The RAW crew was in Mexico City, Mexico today, and they're there again tomorrow. The Smackdown and ECW crews are in Tupelo, MS tomorrow. The WWE 24/7 theme for August is Summerslam.

Digital Music Group announced a deal with Hulk Hogan to distribute his audio and video ringers. SLAM has an article on the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo, IA as they prepare for their ninth annual inductions at their new location. UWF announced the first round matches in their Rock n' Roll Express tag team tournament. My Fox Tampa Bay has a story on teenagers training to be wrestlers.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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