Impact, Rock, Steroids, Angle, Kamala Sep 20 - 10:27 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Impact Results: Judas Mesias over Eric Young, Ron Killings over AJ Styles, and Christian Cage over Junior Fatu.

Christoper Nowinski appeared on TSN's Off the Record last night (video) to discuss Chris Benoit, concussions, changes needed and more. Disney executives were reportedly so impressed with The Rock's performance in and willingness to promote The Game Plan that they signed him for their Witch Mountain remake. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses football, Steve Austin, his contract, and more.

The Politico has a story on Congress' upcoming investigation into professional wrestling. "Dr." John Todd Miller was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in the Physician's Wellness Institute's illegal distribution of steroids, which has been linked to wrestlers including Eddy Guerrero, Brian Adams, Billy Kidman, and Paul Wight. Dr. Phil Astin III's attorney planned to file a motion to have Astin released from house arrest.

TNA will begin their two hour Impact tapings next week. PWInsider has a list of some of the women involved in TNA's Bound for Glory Gauntlet. Alex Marvez interviewed Kurt Angle about his desire to move into MMA. Judas Mesias is reportedly suffering from sciatica which may require several weeks of test and physical therapy.

Sandman will make his post-WWE in-ring debut for Pro Wrestling Unplugged on October 27. The Pillman: 10 Years Later show is scheduled for April 5 in Norwood, OH. Les Thatcher's latest Wrestler's Eye View takes a look at the art of professional wrestling.

The Las Vegas Sun has an article on the Bigfoot Monster Truck noting Madusa Miceli's previous career in wrestling. SLAM spoke to Jim "Kamala" Harris about his new musical career. Former wrestling manager Steve Ashworth passed away this week from a heart attack.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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