Benoit, Kronus, Ratings, Savage, WSX Jul 18 - 11:45 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Former ECW tag team champion George "John Kronus" Caiazo was found dead today at his New Hampshire home from as yet unknown causes. Atlanta, GA's FOX news covered the Benoit toxicology report yesterday with comments from the Nancy Benoit family attorney. Atlanta's FOX also interviewed William Regal about his past drug problems and friendship with Chris Benoit, and John Cena about WWE's drug testing policies. John Cena appeared on Larry King Live again last night to discuss the Benoit toxicology reports and WWE's testing practices. Chavo Guerrero Jr. appeared on Greta Van Susteren's show tonight to discuss Chris Benoit's final days, deaths in wrestling and what makes a good wrestler.

Last night's ECW scored a 1.3 rating (2.3 Share). There are Smackdown spoilers from last night's taping in Loredo, TX. Marcus Cor Von reportedly missed ECW due to a family issue. A fan apparently hopped the rail during Tommy Dreamer vs. Kevin Thorn at last night's ECW.

WWE announced their second quarter earnings release and conference call for August 2. Last week's second hour of RAW finished in eighth place among cable shows, while the first hour did not place in the top 15. WWE is doing a survey on possible future DVD releases. WWE.com has an article on Friday's Biggest Fan Party in New York City, NY.

Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses some of the criticism he's received for attending the Benoit funeral services. Rosey will be taking part in ABC reality series Fat March. There are rumors Randy Savage may be part of the Surreal Life's next season. Mick Foley will serve as a Celebrity Race Starter for the 2007 Marcum & Kliegman Workplace Challenge.

TNA will make their New York state debut on September 3 in Syracuse. Big Vision Entertainment will be releasing a Wrestling Society X four-disc set including the final episode MTV didn't air. Sault Ste. Marie's SooToday has a story on Kamala's upcoming appearance for Canadian Wrestling Entertainment.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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