Quick ECW Results: Elijah Burke over Balls Mahoney, CM Punk over Stevie Richards, Miz over Nunzio, and Johnny Nitro over Tommy Dreamer.
Last night's RAW scored a low 3.4 rating (3.0 / 3.7).
There are off air notes from RAW last night in Lafayette, LA.
Iron Sheik probably won't be getting his own segment on RAW.
Smackdown was taped in New Orleans, LA tonight, so spoilers should be out soon.
WWE added MVP vs. Matt Hardy to Great American Bash.
WWE signed Teddy Hart to a developmental deal with an assignment in Florida Championship Wrestling.
Dealerscope has an article on WWE's battle with Harman International over the JBL trademark.
wWE will throw a big party for fans in New York City, NY on Friday with Jimmy Hart, MVP, Mr. Kennedy, Miz, Maria and Jillian.
WWE.com has an article on the return of Beth Phoenix following her jaw injury last year.
WWE.com spoke to various wrestlers about Triple H's upcoming return.
WWE.com posted photos from the RAW tour of Mexico last week.
WWE.com added Gillberg to their Alumni section.
The BBC has a lengthy interview with Rob Van Dam discussing many things including the failure of the new ECW, the Benoit tragedy, WWE's Wellness Program and more.
Sabu will be appearing at AAA's Triplemania.
SLAM has a review of Irvin Muchnick's Wrestling Babylon calling it a "good read."
VH-1 issued a press release for the fourth season of Hogan Knows Best.
Hulk Hogan called into Bubba the Love Sponge's radio show to promote the new season of Hogan Knows Best.
Scott Steiner is expected to make a full recovery from his throat injury.
Some of the Benoit toxicology reports are in, but investigators are waiting for all tests to be completed before disclosing the results.
CNN posted transcripts of last night's Larry King Live show and Nancy Grace show both featuring multiple wrestlers discussing the Benoit situation and drug abuse in wrestling.
Matt Hardy posted a new MySpace blog entry discussing the Benoit tragedy and the media's handling of things.
Federal prosecutors are planning to seek a superseding indictment against Dr. Astin after a more thorough review of documents seized from his office.
DEA agents raided Dr. Astin's office for a third time as they continue their investigation.
Johnny Grunge's widow Penny Bordeau-Durham appeared on My Fox Atlanta's news to discuss her husband's death, Dr. Astin and drug problems in the wrestling industry.
Penny Bordeau-Durham also says the idea Daniel Benoit had Fragile X syndrome is ridiculous as Nancy Benoit would have told her.
The Baltimore Sun has an article on Rep. Cliff Stearns of Florida's interest in a Congressional investigation of steroids in wrestling.
Jose Conseco appeared on Joe McDonnell's radio show last night dismissing the idea "roid rage" played a role in the Benoit tragedy.
ESPN's Around the Horn covered whether there should be another wrestling steroid investigation.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
ECW, RVD, Astin, Grunge, Congress Jul 10 - 11:08 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 11:55 pm PWI: WWE CANCELS CANADIAN SHOW DATES by Dave Scherer
- 11:54 pm WO: Headline: WWE doesn't reschedule Western Canadian dates
- 11:41 pm WO: Headline: An eery line from an incident 20 years ago that may apply today
- 11:29 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Congressmen in favor of hearings on WWE guest with Mero, Graham, Bruno on MSNBC
- 11:23 pm WO: Headline: An explosion is waiting to happen
- 11:01 pm PWI: ECW COVERAGE; PUNK VS. RICHARDS, NITRO VS. DREAMER, A NEW LOOK FOR VISCERA AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 10:02 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Updated alarming stat on last time Raw dipped below 3.4 in the summer
- 09:01 pm PWI: RAW RATING DROPS by Dave Scherer
- 08:34 pm PWT: Ask the Editor: ASK THE EDITOR: Keller answers reader questions about Benoit Family Tragedy
- 08:01 pm WO: Headline: Raw rating was a
- 08:01 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: DEA agents raid Dr. Astin's office again, obtain records of his deceased patients
- 06:54 pm PWI: NEW BOUT ADDED TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH PPV by Mike Johnson
- 06:49 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Perspective on last night Raw's rating - lowest non-holiday live show in 21 months
- 06:25 pm SLAM: Raw: No Cena so more Lashley by DALE PLUMMER -- SLAM! Wrestling
- 06:25 pm SLAM: Muchnick's book a written "Take that Vince!" by ROD DESNOMIE - SLAM! Wrestling
- 06:14 pm PWT: Torch Today: ALERT: Listen to PWTorch editor on political podcast discuss Benoit Family Tragedy
- 06:04 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Looking at Raw ratings in key demos, perspective on Larry King ratings
- 05:51 pm PWI: WWE NOTES & NEWS ON IRON SHEIK PLANS, BETH PHOENIX, ESPN, HULK HOGAN & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 05:30 pm WO: Headline: Special to get first two Benoit issues e-mailed to you today ends at midnight; Details of the issue with coverage of the last days and 18 months of Chris' life that haven't been reported elsewhere, plus how to get 2 free issues
- 05:24 pm WO: Headline: Tuesday news update: Larry King show, Bruno on TV tonight w/Mero, Benoit tests; WWE signs Hart; More from last night's show and legendary wrestling scripts for sale
- 05:17 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Raw ratings take sharp downturn, Larry King ratings also down for Cena et al
- 04:19 pm PWI: NO COMPETE CLAUSES IN WRESTLING CONTRACTS, COMPARING TRIPLE H TO RIC FLAIR AND MORE by Mike Johnson & Buck Woodward
- 04:18 pm PWI: JOHNNY GRUNGE'S WIFE DISCUSSES DR. PHIL ASTIN, ALLEGES HIS OFFICE WARNED ANOTHER PATIENT TO STOP TAKING MEDICATION ASTIN PRESCRIBED by Mike Johnson
- 04:05 pm PWI: ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS BENOIT TOXICOLOGY RESULTS ARE IN; DETAILS NOT YET DISCLOSED by Mike Johnson
- 04:00 pm PWI: UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN WANTS GOVERNMENT TO LOOK INTO STEROID USE IN PRO WRESTLING by Mike Johnson
- 03:50 pm WWE: WWE to throw big party for big fans
- 03:50 pm WWE: 'WWE Classics' - July 11 episode
- 03:11 pm PWT: The Specialists: 7/9 Raw Hitlist: Opening Segment, Main Event, Short Matches
- 02:38 pm PWI: ROB VAN DAM SHOOTS ALL OVER THE FAILURE OF THE NEW ECW AND WHO HE SAYS KILLED IT, DISCUSSES THE BENOIT TRAGEDY, WWE'S WELLNESS PROGRAM, TNA & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 02:20 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Regal did well with the return of his snooty mannerisms."
- 02:16 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Grunge's wife talks about warning letter Dr. Astin's office sent to friend on pills
- 02:11 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: NY Daily News reports on congressman wanting hearings, Konnan reacts
- 01:17 pm PWI: MAJOR CHANGE TO SUMMERSLAM MAIN EVENT PLANS, TRIPLE H'S RETURN, ATTITUDE ERA STAR BEING EYED FOR RETURN AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 12:30 pm PWI: SCOTT STEINER UPDATE by Mike Johnson
- 12:17 pm PWT: DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: AZW "Battle Clash II" (12-21-06), the top stars of Hawaii in action!
- 11:59 am PWI: WWE SIGNS CONTROVERSIAL THIRD GENERATION STAR by Mike Johnson
- 11:29 am PWI: BENOIT TRAGEDY COVERAGE, WWE 24-7, MATT HARDY CHECKS IN ON MEDIA COVERAGE, BATISTA'S WORKOUT by Dave Scherer
- 11:01 am PWI: OFF AIR NOTES FROM RAW by Jeremy Langlois
- 10:54 am PWI: LOOKING AT A "WITHOUT JOHN CENA THERE LIVE DID EVERYONE DECIDE TO JUST TAKE THE NIGHT OFF" EDITION OF RAW by Dave Scherer
- 09:28 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Florida Congressman calls for hearings on steroid use in pro wrestling
- 09:15 am PWI: WWE NOTES & NEWS ON NYC APPEARANCES, HOGAN KNOWS BEST, SABU, OVW & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 09:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: AUSTIN VS. CENA WWE FILMS, ELIJAH BURKE, HULK HOGAN, NWA RETURNING TO NATIONAL PROMINENCE & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 08:00 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: THE GREAT AMERICAN BASH COMES TO PPV by Buck Woodward
- 03:55 am PWT: WWE News: 7/9 WWF Raw Analysis: Caldwell & Parks dissect and analyze latest episode (34 min.)
- 03:35 am PWT: Torch Feedback: Larry King Reax #2: "Everyone is putting their own self-interests before the greater good."
- 03:22 am WO: Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 03:05 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Priceless Lanny Poffo comments on Hannity & Colmes; new Debra accusation
- 01:10 am WO: Headline: ECW matches for tomorrow night
- 12:13 am PWI: JOHNNY GRUNGE'S WIFE SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DR. PHIL ASTIN; ASTIN BEING INVESTIGATED FOR INSURANCE FRAUD by Mike Johnson
- 12:09 am PWT: WWE News: Larry King Reax #1: "Chris Jericho was acting like he was on a job interview."
