Impact, WWE, Angle, Robertson, Laurer Aug 16 - 10:41 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Impact Results: Jay Lethal over Christopher Daniels, Abyss over Christian Cage.

WWE issued a response to the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. WWE officials met with New York state prosecutors about their investigation into illegal steroid sales through Signature Pharmacy whose clients included many wrestlers. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an article on Chris Benoit's former doctor Phil Astin III and his continuing legal troubles. The Washington Post has an article on the high death rate among professional wrestlers.

WWE and NBC issued a press release on Evander Holyfield's appearance on Saturday Night's Main Event. USA is attempting to encourage RAW viewers to watch the U.S. Open as they hope to increase younger viewership. SLAM has a review of WWE's Most Powerful Families in Wrestling DVD calling it a "great watch." The UK's Silvervsion will be releasing a European exclusive Return of Batista DVD. WWE Magazine Editor-in-Chief Tony Romando appears on VH-1's 40 Best Reality TV Moments.

TNA will reportedly debut a video of Kurt Angle this weekend that features an encounter with "Vince Mcmahon" and "Batista." John Cena's cousin Trademarc played Karen Angle's date at Hard Justice. TNA's Genesis PPV is scheduled for November 11 in Orlando, FL. TNA announced a return to Birmingham, AL on October 11.

Matt Bentley ripped on TNA during an appearance on the Between the Ropes radio show following his recent release. TNA released Jerry Lynn based on his own request. Adam "Pacman" Jones is now also working on a rap record.

Dewey "Missing Link" Robertson passed away early this morning at age 68 after a year-long battle with cancer. Ring of Honor returns to New York City, NY next weekend. Mark Jindrak appeared on a show on the Travel Channel wrestling in Mexico's CMLL. Les Thatcher's latest Wrestler's Eye View discusses the deaths of Bronco Lubich and Brian Adams.

James Guttman interviewed Vito LoGrasso about his recent visit to TNA, wearing dresses, his release and more. Monday Night Mayhem interviewed Slick about returning to WWE, the art of managing, Jive Soul Bro, and more. Monday Night Mayhem also interviewed Vader about his peers, his WWE return, Japan and more.

Joanie "Chyna" Laurer recently checked herself into rehab to be paid for by VH-1 in exchange for footage for their show Celebrity Rehab. Joanie Laurer is scheduled to appear on Nancy Grace's show on August 27. Steve McMichael's wife was arrested on drug and gun possession charges.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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