Impact, Astin, Drug Testing, Flair Jul 12 - 11:19 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Impact Results: Abyss over Lance Hoyt, Kaz over Martyr and Havok, and Kurt Angle/Samoa Joe/Team 3D over Christian Cage/AJ Styles/Tomko/Robert Roode.

The Associated Press reported on the expansion of the federal investigation in to Dr. Astin's practice. Nancy Grace and Dan Abrams continued their coverage of the Benoit tragedy and Dr. Astin charges with appearances by Rep. Cliff Stearns, Billy Graham and Marc Mero. Inside Edition covered the high rate of death among wrestlers with an appearance by Marc Mero. ESPN's Outside the Lines covered professional wrestling today with Dave Meltzer and Lance Storm as guests.

Eric Bischoff's latest blog entry discusses his problems with some of the wrestlers making appearances on news shows in the wake of the Benoit tragedy. Gregory Helms' latest MySpace blog entry discusses wrestler media appearances, and moving on after the Benoit tragedy. Ken Kennedy's latest website messages offers his opinion on the lack of real wrestling experts appearing in the media. Marc Mero and Steve Blackman appeared on Dan Abrams' show tonight discussing Shane Helms and Ken Kennedy's web comments. Marc Mero and Fit Finlay are scheduled to debate aspects of the Benoit/steroids story on Nancy Grace's show tomorrow night.

Penny Durham clarified her statement on Nancy Grace last night noting not all wrestlers are on drugs and steroids. Terri Runnels spoke to TMZ.com about problems with Soma abuse in WWE. The Torch posted the definition of positive and negative test results from WWE's Wellness Policy. Wrestling Weekly interviewed Kevin Kelly about gimmicks, John Cena, drug problems in the wrestling industry and more.

Ric Flair is again suffering from ear problems which kept him off TV this week. WWE signed Nick "Original Sinn" Cvjetkovich to a developmental deal after recent months working in OVW. WWE reportedly released referee Chris Kay a few weeks ago.

South Africa's Joburg has a story on WWE's upcoming tour of the country. THQ showed off Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 at today's E3 show including appearances by a few WWE Divas. CM Punk will appear on FUSE TV as a Vans Warped Tour correspondent. The Palatka Daily News has an article on hometown diva Michelle McCool and her success in WWE.

Christian Cage and Abyss will be working for WWC in Puerto Rico this weekend. Ring of Honor management flew to Japan this morning to prepare for their debut events in the country next week. Announcer Bob Caudle began physical therapy this week after two heart attacks last month. SLAM has a look back at the careers of the Christy brothers and their love of wrestling. Brooke Hogan is touring the country this summer.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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