Quick Smackdown Results: Kane over Great Khali via DQ, Chris Masters over Chuck Palumbo, Matt Hardy over Finlay, Drew McIntyre over Brian Major, Jimmy Wang Yang/Shannon Moore over Deuce and Domino, Undertaker over Jamie Noble, and MVP over Rey Mysterio Jr. via DQ.
The RAW crew was in Sheffield, England yesterday with Triple H/Jeff Hardy over Randy Orton/Umaga.
The RAW crew was in Belfast, Northern Ireland today with Triple H/Jeff Hardy over Randy Orton/Umaga.
The Smackdown and ECW crews were in Glasgow, Scotland today with Batista/Undertaker/Matt Hardy over Great Khali/Finlay/MVP.
Tuesday's ECW will be main evented by Kane vs. Big Daddy V.
WWE is apparently trying to stack ECW with Smackdown wrestlers to boost ratings in the hope of receiving another season.
WWE quietly released Diva Kristal Marshall.
The remaining Diva Search contestants will appear live on RAW and Smackdown this week.
Ric Flair made promotional appearances for WWE today in Florida with Maria.
Tommy Dreamer is available in Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 as an non-locked legend.
The Wiire has a review of Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 for the Wii finding the controls fun but the background graphics lacking.
Alex Marvez interviewed Chris Jericho about his autobiography, his career, and a return to WWE.
Chris Jericho's book will be released in the UK on February 21.
Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog discusses travel, announcing Smackdown, franchising and more
John Cena is among the celebrities competing in Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice.
The Baltimore Sun has a Q&A with Stacy Keibler about The Comebacks, acting, cheerleading, and more.
Stacy Keibler also told the Baltimore Sun she doesn't have any plans to ever return to the WWE.
SLAM has a review of the new book Benoit written by Steven Johnson, Greg Oliver, Heath McCoy and Irvin Muchnick, praising the first 135 pages but not the rest.
Documentary OMEGA: Uncommon Passion on the 1990s promotion with the Hardys, Gregory Helms, Steve Corino and others has been released.
Last night's Impact scored a 1.0 rating, down from the last two weeks.
Kurt Angle was forced to pull out of the WrestleFanFest in San Francisco, CA this weekend due to a stomach virus.
Lex Luger is hospitalized in San Francisco, CA possibly with a stroke which caused a loss of feeling below the waist.
Fabulous Moolah recently underwent eye surgery and has shoulder replacement surgery scheduled.
JJ Dillon had a total left knee replacement earlier this week.
Darren Aronofsky signed on to direct The Wrestler which is expected to star Nicholas Cage.
KTYX, the Texas station that employed former diva Luaren Jones for FOX's Anchorwoman, has been sold for $25 million.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Smackdown, Luger, Jericho, Keibler Oct 19 - 11:59 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 11:10 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Kristal Marshall, Teddy Long's storyline fiance, gone from WWE (w/Keller Analysis)
- 11:01 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Luger's health and career, Sting's future, TNA potential signees, more (69 min.)
- 10:17 pm PWT: Arena Reports: 10/19 WWE in Belfast, N. Ireland: Hardy & Hunter team together, Harry Smith vs. Carlito
- 09:47 pm WO: Headline: WWE house show report 10-19 Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 09:18 pm PWI: DIVA SEARCH RETURNING TO LIVE WWE TV SEGMENTS THIS WEEK by Mike Johnson
- 09:05 pm PWI: HEALTH UPDATES ON LEX LUGER AND JJ DILLON by Mike Johnson
- 08:26 pm PWT: TV Reports: 10/19 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Ongoing Coverage of the Show
- 07:20 pm PWT: Other News: ETC. News: Nick Hogan drug test results pending - international media keeping eye on story
- 07:17 pm PWI: WWE RELEASES DIVA RECENTLY IN MAJOR ANGLE by Mike Johnson
- 07:12 pm WO: Headline: WWE house show report 10-19 Glasgow, Scotland
- 07:04 pm WO: Headline: Lex Luger update
- 06:48 pm PWI: TNA IMPACT RATING by Dave Scherer
- 06:40 pm PWT: Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: ROH out west, Human Tornado, Jerry Lynn, Shelley & Sabin
- 06:12 pm PWT: Other News: ETC. News: Lex Luger reportedly suffers stroke, hospitalized with lost feeling below waist
- 06:07 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Week three for two-hour TNA Impact sees drop in audience level (w/Keller Analysis)
- 06:00 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Sting's Future Reax #3: "Sting should definitely take a deal from WWE and then make his mark in their HOF."
- 06:00 pm WO: Headline: ECW's future; Full details on Couture/UFC split, Booker/WWE split; Rock talks wrestling career; More WWE departures; Details of next week's 2 Observers and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 06:00 pm WO: Feature: ECW's future; Full details on Couture/UFC split, Booker/WWE split; Rock talks wrestling career; More WWE departures; Details of next week's 2 Observers and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:56 pm WO: Headline: Friday night update: Luger suffers apparent stroke; WWE releases Diva; Cena & Ortiz in NBC TV series; UFC media for tomorrow; Cow Palace update including big stars out; Hall of Fame; Jericho talks WWE and more
- 05:55 pm WO: Headline: Joe Babinsack looks at The Raw Deal card game
- 05:54 pm WO: Headline: Dear Dixie week three review of Impact
- 05:51 pm PWT: Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What advice would you give to Sting about his next career move?
- 05:48 pm WO: Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 05:43 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: ECW vs. Smackdown set for next week, Smackdown features first-time match
- 05:36 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Stacy Keibler asked point-blank if she plans to ever return to pro wrestling
- 05:26 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Clearing up reports on TNA negotiations with former WWE names (w/Keller Analysis)
- 05:00 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Ross speaks on Daivari and Booker leaving, The Internet, switching brands, books, Undertaker
- 04:39 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: John Cena's keeping himself busy as part of new TV show during rehab
- 04:20 pm WO: Headline: WWE house show report 10-13 Brussels, Belgium
- 04:05 pm PWT: TNA News: TNA News: Notes on Impact teaser about promotion takeover, TNA CD release, Impact preview
- 03:58 pm PWT: Arena Reports: 10/16 WWE in London: Orton vs. Jeff Hardy, Hunter vs. Umaga, Harry Smith vs. Marella, Candice vs. Beth
- 03:54 pm PWT: Arena Reports: 10/13 WWE in Cardiff: Kane & Undertaker vs. Masters & Finlay, Batista vs. Khali vs. Rey
- 03:41 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Eugene, Mysterio, Review of Raw vs. Smackdown 2007 for Wii, Baby Controversy
- 03:39 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Booker T update - working with Jay Lethal and Shad Gaspar on upcoming events
- 03:30 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Confiscating of signs at recent WWE event gets out of hand, security overwhelmed (w/Keller Reax)
- 03:12 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "I do not know if I can take much more of this completely horrible booking."
- 02:54 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Sting's Future Reax #2: "Why should the fans trust WWE to not job out Sting to Triple H?"
- 01:42 pm PWT: Other News: ETC. News: Rock's next film, "Southland Tales," gets release date after controversy threatened it
- 01:34 pm PWI: UPDATE ON RIC FLAIR'S WWE RELATIONSHIP AND RETIREMENT PLANS by Mike Johnson
- 01:16 pm PWI: REPORT: JOHN CENA TO TAKE PART IN NBC'S CELEBRITY APPRENTICE by Mike Johnson
- 01:11 pm PWI: RING OF HONOR DEBUTS IN LAS VEGAS TONIGHT WITH LOTS OF NEW DEBUTS, SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST & MORE by Mike Johnson
- 01:01 pm PWI: ANOTHER TOP NAME TO MISS CALIFORNIA'S WRESTLEFANFEST by Mike Johnson
- 12:48 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Sting and Gail Kim seemed genuinely moved by the crowd's reaction to them."
- 12:37 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: Sting's Future Reax #1: "The very best place for a wrestler like Sting is in the WWE because..."
- 12:16 pm PWI: JIM ROSS TALKS ABOUT BOOKER T, DAIVARI, GOING TO SMACKDOWN, WRESTLING INTERNET SITES AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 11:30 am YAHOO: Tyler Perry helps Lionsgate roar back by CNNMoney.com
- 11:20 am PWI: POSSIBLE INJURY TO SMACKDOWN STAR, REMEMBER ANCHORWOMAN? AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 11:18 am PWI: NEW DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLES RISE OF THE HARDY BOYZ, GREGORY HELMS, SHANNON MOORE, STEVE CORINO AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 10:53 am PWI: LATEST ON THE FUTURE OF ECW, MAIN EVENT FOR ECW THIS WEEK, RAW AT 15, FABULOUS MOOLAH AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 10:42 am PWI: UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA'S WRESTLEFANFEST THIS WEEKEND by Mike Johnson
- 10:02 am PWI: ELITE EXCLUSIVE:MIDWAY GAMES TNA IMPACT LAUNCH PRESENTATION PHOTO TOUR by Mike Johnson
- 10:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q&A: WWE ANNOUNCERS, FUN WRESTLING EVENTS, TIME WARNER & WWE 24/7 AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 09:05 am SLAM: Impact: Samoa Joe and Cage fight for their rights by CHRIS SOKOL - SLAM! Wrestling
- 08:30 am SLAM: Quickie Benoit book hits -- and misses by MIKE JENKINSON - For SLAM! Wrestling
- 08:00 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: VINCE BEATS STEPHANIE, TABOO TUESDAY, BISCHOFF GETS HIS HEAD SHAVED AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 07:00 am PWI: SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (NON-SPOILER); HARDY VS. FINLAY, MYSTERIO VS. MVP, KANE VS. KHALI by Buck Woodward
- 01:27 am PWT: TV Reports: 10/18 TNA Impact review by Wilkenfeld: Where they've been, where they're going
- 01:24 am WO: Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 01:22 am WO: Headline: ECW main event for Tuesday's show in Kansas City
