Benoit, Ratings, Microsoft, Test, Misawa Sep 05 - 09:02 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

RAW scored a 3.6 (3.3 / 3.9) rating on Monday, down slightly from recent weeks but airing non-live on a holiday. WWE's RAW crew arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, although some of their luggage did not. CM Punk may only have a ECW title reign until John Morrison returns following his suspension.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels were expected to visit Ohio Valley Wrestling today to observe the wrestlers. Matt Sydal's being assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling once he finishes his independent committments. Mike Bucci may be looking to move away from wrestling following his WWE release. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses playing by the rules, Candice Michelle, Shawn Michael's return and more.

WWE and Microsoft issued a press release on WWE's use of Microsoft's new Silverlight plug-in, an alternative to Flash. WWE is challenging a casino games maker's attempt to trademark King of the Ring. Alter Bridge's Rise Today will be the theme for Unforgiven. The Second City's Next Comedy Legend, hosted by Trish Stratus, didn't receive big ratings but will return next year.

An examination of Chris Benoit's brain found significant damage, likely the result of multiple concussions, and it could've been a contributing factor in his suicide and murder of his family. SLAM has an article on the new book Cards, Matches, Results & Newspaper Clippings Vol. 1 covering 1970-1985.

TNA might announce an expansion to two hours for Impact as soon as next week. Andrew "Test" Martin is done with TNA after only a few weeks in a trial capacity.

One of Ring of Honor's Mitsuharu Misawa matches will be on November 2 in Philadelphia, PA with KENTA vs. Takeshi Morishima & Naomichi Marufuji. Mike Johnson has Pro Wrestling Unplugged notes on Justice Pain, their TV debut, upcoming shows and more.

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