Smackdown, Punk, Benoit, Kronus, UWF Jul 20 - 11:41 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Victoria over Torrie Wilson, Great Khali won the 20 person battle royal for the vacant World Heavyweight title, Matt Hardy over Kenny Dykstra, and Kane vs. Batista was a no contest.

The RAW crew was in Visalia, CA today, and tomorrow they're in Anaheim, CA. WWE added Sandman vs. Carlito in a Singapore Cane match to Sunday's Great American Bash.

The Baltimore Sun has a Q&A with CM Punk about his straight edge lifestyle, MMA, ECW and more. FHM posted new blog entries from Ken Kennedy and Carlito. WWE Diva Maryse is a candidate for Playboy Special Edition Model of the Year 2008.

The Miami New Times blog has an entry on Hulk Hogan selling his Miami Beach mansion. Realtor.com has a listing for Hulk Hogan's Miami Beach, FL home. IGN has a preview of Get Smart with Steve Carell and The Rock.

Prosecutors in the Dr. Astin criminal case have until August 9 to complete the discovery process, with the defense given until August 30 to file pre-trial motions. Rep. Clif Stearns of Florida's office issued a statement today that a hearing on professional wrestling is likely for the fall. The Sun has an article on WWE's alleged attempt to mislead the public about steroids in Chris Benoit's system with comments from steroid expert Dr Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency blasting WWE. The San Jose Mercury News has an article on some of the current controversy and problems in wrestling as the city readies for the Great American Bash.

The viewing and funeral for John Kronus will take place Wednesday and Thursday in Everett, MA. The Citizen of Laconia, NH ran a story on the death of John Kronus who lived in their local area. The Associated Press and ABC News also carried stories on John Kronus' death.

UWF owner Hermie Sadler issued a response to Ricky Morton's statement about pulling out of this weekend's tournament shows, including an apology to fans for the incident. The latest Ask TNA Wrestling answers questions on Bound for Glory, Ken Shamrock, replica titles and more. Konnan is expected to undergo kidney replacement surgery on Monday. Jackie Gayda is no longer under contract to TNA.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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