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.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Benoit, Ratings, Microsoft, Test, Misawa Sep 05 - 09:02 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 10:38 pm PWI: WWE ASKS THE FANS IF THEY SHOULD TAKE THE WWE TITLE OFF OF CENA (AND THE FANS SAY YES), LUGGAGE UPDATE AND MORE WWE NEWS AND NOTES by Steven Fernandes
- 09:09 pm PWT: MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's BLOG FACTOR: C.M. Punk's Hot, Lawler's Outfits Are Not
- 08:13 pm PWT: The Specialists: SPECIALIST - Raw Storylines and Feuds: Newth rates and analyzes based on latest developments
- 08:05 pm PWI: SPORTS LEGACY INSTITUTE ISSUES RELEASE REGARDING FINDINGS OF CHRIS BENOIT BRAIN STUDY by Mike Johnson
- 08:00 pm PWI: RAW RATING by Dave Scherer
- 06:29 pm YAHOO: Doctor Describes Benoit Brain Injury by AP
- 05:25 pm SLAM: Benoit had abnormal brain
- 03:58 pm WO: Headline: Wednesday news update: Giant TV night, 2 title matches live, Hogan vs. Race, Countdown to Henderson-Jackson, Nightline examimes wrestling; BMW wants UFC banned; and IFL tournament starts on TV Monday
- 03:54 pm WO: Headline: More behind WWE drug suspensions; How SummerSlam changed and why; Update on what Congress is looking at; Death of Pride; Details of this week's 2 Observers, special rates and how to get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 03:14 pm PWT: KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Lessons from today's revelations about Benoit's brain should prompt immediate action
- 03:14 pm PWT: KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Lessons from today's revelations about Benoit's brain should prompt immediate action
- 03:11 pm PWI: MIKE BUCCI-WWE UPDATE by Mike Johnson
- 02:57 pm PWI: LOOKING AT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN THE BENOIT TRAGEDY, TONIGHT'S WWE CLASSICS ON MSG AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 02:43 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Update on TNA Impact expanding to two hours and timeslot, ratings expectations
- 02:43 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Update on TNA Impact expanding to two hours and timeslot, ratings expectations
- 02:38 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Last week's Impact ratings holding steady, with strong start and finish
- 02:38 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Last week's Impact ratings holding steady, with strong start and finish
- 02:35 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Andrew Martin no longer being booked for future TNA dates, drug testing
- 02:35 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Andrew Martin no longer being booked for future TNA dates, drug testing
- 02:33 pm PWI: LOOKING AT A "WHY CAN'T THEY DO THAT EVERY WEEK" EDITION OF ECW by Dave Scherer
- 02:05 pm PWI: HOGAN KNOWS BEST AND AM RAW RATINGS by Dave Scherer
- 01:23 pm PWI: ANOTHER DEPARTURE FROM TNA AND BOY, THAT WAS FAST by Mike Johnson
- 01:15 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: Signature Customers, Suspensions, Cryme Tyme, Eugene, Bucci, More (86 min.)
- 01:15 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: Signature Customers, Suspensions, Cryme Tyme, Eugene, Bucci, More (86 min.)
- 01:08 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Ring of Honor VIP Audio Show: Penick and Parker discuss latest ROH Manhattan event (35 min.)
- 01:08 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Ring of Honor VIP Audio Show: Penick and Parker discuss latest ROH Manhattan event (35 min.)
- 12:49 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Punk-Morrison, Raw Analysis, PWG in-person observations (36 min.)
- 12:49 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Punk-Morrison, Raw Analysis, PWG in-person observations (36 min.)
- 12:40 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Associated Press adds more to story about Benoit's brain damage (w/Keller Analysis)
- 12:40 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Associated Press adds more to story about Benoit's brain damage (w/Keller Analysis)
- 12:30 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Cena actually looked like he was really pissed instead of using DX humor."
- 12:30 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Cena actually looked like he was really pissed instead of using DX humor."
- 12:18 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #2: "I would watch the show regularly if I thought that we were going to see action like that."
- 12:18 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #2: "I would watch the show regularly if I thought that we were going to see action like that."
- 12:13 pm PWI: HUGE NAMES HEADED FOR OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING TODAY INCLUDING ONE STAR YET TO RETURN TO TV by Mike Johnson
- 12:09 pm PWI: CM PUNK'S TITLE REIGN, UNFORGIVEN, MORE ON BENOIT, ENLARGED HEARTS DON'T HAVE TO LEAD TO DEATH AND MORE by Dave Scherer
- 12:06 pm YAHOO: Doctor Describes Benoit Brain Injury by AP
- 12:01 pm PWI: KING OF THE RING LEGAL DISPUTE, ROB VAN DAM, ASHLEY AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 11:43 am PWI: UPDATE ON WWE NO MERCY PRE-SALE PASSWORD, MATT SYDAL by Mike Johnson
- 11:42 am WO: Headline: Brain examination finds Benoit with massive damage
- 11:39 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Benoit's brain damaged from wrestling according to ABC News report
- 11:39 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Benoit's brain damaged from wrestling according to ABC News report
- 11:00 am WWE: 'WWE Classics' - September 5 episode
- 10:20 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q & A: HHH AS VINCE'S SON, PPV DISCOUNTING, THE SUSPENSION LIST, CALLING UP TALENT, MAYBE THE DUMBEST QUESTION EVER AND MORE by Dave Scherer
- 09:39 am PWI: CHRIS BENOIT'S BRAIN HAD MAJOR DAMAGE AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH by Dave Scherer
- 09:37 am PWI: JIM ROSS TALKS ABOUT WHEN HBK WILL RETURN, BULLDOGS IN THE HALL OF FAME, MMA, SAMOA JOE, CM PUNK, THE GREATEST DOINK EVER AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 09:28 am PWI: WWE ANNOUNCES DEAL WITH MICROSOFT by Dave Scherer
- 09:26 am PWI: WWE STARS ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN (EVEN THOUGH THEIR BAGS DON'T), WWE 24/7 ONLINE AND MORE by Steven Fernandes
- 09:01 am PWI: RIC FLAIR AND WWE IN CONTRACT DISPUTE by Dave Scherer
- 08:30 am SLAM: Head back in time with Memphis clipping book by JOHN CLAPP - SLAM! Wrestling
- 08:00 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: ANDERSON & ZBYSZKO WIN THE GOLD, STING BEATS THE BLACK SCORPION (OR DOES HE?) AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 01:51 am PWI: FIRST MITSUHARU MISAWA RING OF HONOR MATCH ANNOUNCED by Mike Johnson
- 01:17 am WO: Headline: WEC weight-in notes for tomorrow night's show on Versus
- 01:12 am PWT: Torch Today: IN-HOUSE NOTES: To the volunteer contributors who have written in...
- 01:12 am PWT: Torch Today: IN-HOUSE NOTES: To the volunteer contributors who have written in...
- 01:11 am PWT: Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #1: "The main event was easily the best match I've seen on ECW television since..."
- 01:11 am PWT: Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #1: "The main event was easily the best match I've seen on ECW television since..."
- 01:07 am PWT: TV Reports: 8/21 ECW on Sci-Fi: Combs's in-depth report - Punk captures ECW Title over Morrison
- 01:07 am PWT: TV Reports: 8/21 ECW on Sci-Fi: Combs's in-depth report - Punk captures ECW Title over Morrison
- 01:06 am WO: Headline: Misawa match in ROH announced
- 12:50 am WO: Headline: Notes on Flair giving notice
- 12:40 am SLAM: ECW: New champion crowned by MATT MACKINDER - SLAM! Wrestling
- 12:01 am YAHOO: WWE(R) Works With Microsoft To Energize Online Content by Business Wire
