Smackdown, WWE, Hart, Carlito, Sunny Dec 07 - 11:33 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Miz/John Morrison over Jesse and Festus, Batista over Elijah Burke, Jamie Noble over Chuck Palumbo, Finlay over Deuce, and Kane over Edge via DQ.

The Smackdown/ECW crew was in Frankfurt, Germany yesterday with Batista/Undertaker over Edge/MVP. The Smackdown/ECW crew was in Zurich, Switzerland today with Batista over Edge. The Smackdown/ECW flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Zurich Switzerland had a near miss while attempting to land as another plane got in their way, leaving the pilot only seconds to abort the landing and return to the air. Germany's Spiegel Online has a story (in German) on WWE's Smackdown/ECW Frankfurt shows. There are spoilers from WWE's Tribute to the Troops in Iraq.

WWE added a Battle Royal to Monday's RAW. WWE announced Sunny will return on Monday for the 15th anniversary of RAW. Bret Hart's been advertised in the RAW preview on some cable systems, although he hasn't been confirmed by WWE. Percy Pringle/Paul Bearer had to turn down an invitation to appear on Monday's RAW due to his current schedule. The UK's Silvervision published the match listing for WWE's Best of RAW - 15th Anniversary Edition.

WWE is reportedly happy to have their RAW deal with USA extended. According to Puerto Rico Wrestling, Carlito reportedly rescinded his notice and will stay with WWE after meeting with Vince McMahon at RAW. GameStop announced their WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 International Tournament JAKKS Pacific donated $250,000 worth of toys, including WWE figures, to Ellen DeGeneres' Toys for Tots collection. Tampa Bay, FL's FOX has a story on Florida Championship Wrestling.

WDFN interviewed Steve Austin about his training, a return to the ring, his future and more. Bret Hart appeared on TSN's Off The Record discussing the wrestling industry, steroids, Vince McMahon and more. Bret Hart's book signing in Windsor, ON made at least one fan happy.

Last night's ECW scored a 0.6 rating while Impact scored a 1.1 rating. TNA's meeting earlier this week offering wrestlers releases was reportedly done in part to quiet Christian Cage and other wrestlers who have been complaining about TNA lately.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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