The RAW crew was in Nashville, TN tonight, and tomorrow they're in Chattanooga, TN. The Smackdown/ECW crew was in Albany, NY tonight, and tomorrow they're in East Rutherford, NJ. Royal Rumble tickets are expected to go on sale on Saturday. The Detroit News has an article on WWE's financial impact on the city this year with Wrestlemania.

Between the Ropes interviewed Ron Simmons about the WCW title, Tribute to the Troops, his training and more. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog discusses the holidays, football, Greensboro, NC and more. Smackdown made The Morning Call's list of the 10 worst shows of 2007 at #7.

WWE reportedly suspended Florida Championship Wrestling trainer Steve Madison after a blow up with Steve Keirn. WWE also reportedly dropped Lacey Adkisson/Von Erich from her developmental deal. Johnny Jeter is still a part of WWE's roster despite not appearing on TV recently.

Bobby Heenan underwent a second reconstructive jaw surgery after the first one was unsuccessful. Canadian wrestler Greg Gillies passed away on Sunday at age 44 from a heart attack. SLAM has a column by Irvin Muchnick on Congress not investigating steroids.

The Daily Suplex interviewed Jerry Lynn about the new ECW, Mr. JL, the ECW title and more. The Windy City Times has an interview with Tim Sullivan, the director of Driftwood, including a discussion of casting Diamond Dallas Page. The Wall Street Journal has an article on unusual credit card rewards including being a ringside wrestling manager.

TNA starts their Canadian tour in Montreal, QC tomorrow featuring Kurt Angle vs. Christian Cage with Earl Hebner as the referee. Ring of Honor is in New York City, NY this weekend with two shows including a PPV taping on Saturday.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.