Quick Smackdown Results: Matt Hardy over Chris Masters, Finlay over Jimmy Wang Yang, Major Brothers over Chavo Guerrero Jr./Jamie Noble, Chuck Palumbo over Luke Hawks, Mark Henry over Eugene, and Torrie Wilson over Victoria via CO.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has an article on Rep. Cliff Stearns' efforts to have steroid abuse and drug abuse in wrestling investigated by Congress.
In response to Terri Runnels' TMZ comments on Soma use, WWE responded vigorously defending their Wellness Policy.
Wrestling Observer posted a report on Chris Benoit's 1999 appearance on Wrestling Observer Live as the first wrestler to appear as a guest.
The funeral for Nancy and Daniel Benoit is tomorrow in Daytona Beach, FL.
Edge is suffering from an undisclosed injury suffered in his segment with Kane.
Mike Knox was backstage at ECW/Smackdown this week and may be making an on-air return soon.
Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses the success of his restaurant opening, personal choices, the Harts and more.
WWE's World Class Championship Wrestling DVD set will be released on August 7.
WWE now sells replica title belts with engraving.
Smackdown is highly ranked in African-American and Hispanic homes.
The Hogan family is scheduled for Wednesday's Larry King Live.
Diamond Dallas Page and Jay-Z are close to a settlement in DDP's lawsuit over the use of the Diamond Cutter gesture.
The August issue of Esquire Magazine includes an interview with Wladek "Killer" Kowalski for their "What I've Learned" feature.
Former WWA promoter Andrew McManus met with TNA officials this week to discuss a possible tour of Australia.
Samoa Joe attended the ESPY awards.
The latest Ask TNA Wrestling answers questions on Tomko's tattoo, High Voltage, Scott Hudson and more.
Joey Ryan and Karl Anderson captured the vacant NWA tag titles in a match against Sean Waltman/Billy Kidman and Sicodelico Jr./Incognito on Sunday.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Smackdown, Edge, JR, DDP, TNA Jul 13 - 11:43 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 08:22 pm PWT: TV Reports: 7/13 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Ongoing Coverage of the Show
- 07:25 pm WO: Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 05:50 pm PWT: The Specialists: WARZECHA'S WATCHING IMPACT 7/12: Random thoughts in chronological order
- 04:38 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: ABCNews reports on Mysterio, Luger, Holly on list of Dr. Astin patients
- 04:37 pm TNA: The Bank Shot : The July 13 Edition Of "Ask TNAwrestling.com" With Bill Banks
- 04:20 pm WO: Headline: A look back at first WWE scandals, McMahon sterid trial, WCW steroid policy and a real look at the deaths in wrestling; Details on next week's Observer and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:17 pm WO: Headline: Friday news update: Cable shows, Major WWE injury, Victory Road, EXC signing falls apart, How industry handles tragedy, tons of tabloid coverage and more
- 04:16 pm PWT: Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Hero, Strong at Peterson Cup, Lynn in AAW, B-Boy in CZW
- 04:15 pm WO: Headline: Reactions to Mr. Kennedy, Larry King, talking heads on news shows, etc.
- 04:12 pm WO: Headline: A look at Chris Benoit as the first wrestler ever to be a guest on Wrestling Observer Live
- 03:28 pm PWT: Ask the Editor: ASK THE EDITOR: More thoughts on the fallout from the Benoit Family Tragedy
- 02:55 pm SLAM: Impact: The last run to Victory Road by CHRIS SOKOL - SLAM! Wrestling
- 02:49 pm PWI: WWE'S WORLD CLASS DVD PUSHED UP, ECW STAR SET TO RETURN & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 02:19 pm PWT: The Specialists: 7/12 Impact Hitlist: Video Packages, Abyss Speaks, Hype for PPV
- 02:06 pm PWI: WWE NEWS AND NOTES by Dave Scherer
- 12:09 pm PWI: A MUCH LONGER RANT ABOUT THE WAY THE BENOIT STORY HAS BEEN COVERED AND HOW SOME PEOPLE SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR HOW THEY HAVE TRIED TO CAPITALIZE ON IT by Dave Scherer
- 11:56 am YAHOO: Feds Expand Probe of Wrestler's Doctor by AP
- 11:30 am PWI: IMPACT REPORT: TEAM 3D, KURT ANGLE, AND SAMOA JOE IN EIGHT MAN TAG MATCH; ABYSS TALKS by Richard Trionfo
- 10:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: RETURN OF DX, RANKING THE TOP PROMOTIONS AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 09:00 am PWI: NOTES REGARDING WWE'S CANCELLATIONS AND NEXT WEEK'S WWE TV TAPINGS by Buck Woodward
- 08:00 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: AN ECW CLASSIC, DENNIS RODMAN ENTERS THE RING IN WCW AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 07:00 am PWI: SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (NON-SPOILER); HARDY VS. MASTERS, FINLAY VS. YANG by Buck Woodward
- 02:46 am WO: Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 01:32 am PWI: DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE, JAY-Z FINALIZING SETTLEMENT IN LAWSUIT OVER 'DIAMOND CUTTER' HAND SIGNAL by Mike Johnson
- 01:05 am PWI: WWE ISSUES RESPONSE TO TMZ.COM ARTICLE ABOUT USAGE OF SOMAS BY WWE PERFORMERS by Mike Johnson
- 12:46 am PWI: TNA MEETS WITH FORMER WWAS PROMOTER REGARDING AUSTRALIA EVENTS, UPDATES ON RICKY BANDERAS, SCOTT STEINER, ELIX SKIPPER AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 12:31 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Terri Runnels speaks to TMZ about somas; WWE issues response
