RAW, Batista, HD, Angle, TNA Jan 14 - 11:43 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick RAW Results: Beth Phoenix/Melina/Jillian over Mickie James/Ashley/Maria, Shawn Michaels over Trevor Murdoch, Snitsky over Triple H via DQ, Mini Rumble was a no contest, and Ric Flair over William Regal, and Jeff Hardy over Randy Orton via DQ.

The Smackdown/ECW crew was in Little Rock, AR last night with Edge over Rey Mysterio Jr. The Dothan Eagle has an article on yesterday's RAW house show. The Smackdown/ECW crew was in Tupelo, MS tonight, and tomorrow they tape this week's TV in Birmingham, AL. Following the WWE house show in Canton, OH on January 5, Batista was pulled over by a fake police officer and reported the incident after he became suspicious due to the lack of police equipment.

Comcast may not carry the Royal Rumble in HD despite having the capability. WWE is reportedly starting progress reports for developmental wrestling. A statue of Triple H appear in the USA Daily Variety ad thanking their characters for making them #1. WWE.com has an article on WWE's history at Madison Square Garden.

Ken Kennedy was married over the weekend to his longtime girlfriend. SLAM has an article on Glenn "Kane" Jacobs' involvement in politics and his decision to back Ron Paul. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry answers fan questions on Brock Lesnar's Shooting Star Press, Carlito, Wrestlemania in Texas and more. TMZ noted WWE.com's coverage of Britney Spears' issues.

Jarry Park has an interview with Kurt Angle about TNA, Japan, Brock Lesnar, MMA and more. The Miami Herald interviewed Frankie Kazarian about his roles in TNA, leaving WWE, becoming a wrestling fan and more. Shelley Martinez' new TNA ring name is Salinas, which is Dixie Carter's married name. Midways Games is incorporating a match from last week's Impact taping into their Impact game. Canadian PPV providers that had problems showing Final Resolution will be re-airing it over the next couple weeks.

James Guttman interviewed Mae Young about Moolah, her WWE appearances, and Stephanie McMahon's promise for her 100th birthday. The Torch has a very positive review of Bret Hart's autobiography. Animal's son James Laurinaitis will be returning to Ohio State for his senior year rather than jump to the NFL early.

The Congressional hearing on steroids scheduled for January 23 will be rescheduled due to witness scheduling. The San Francisco Chronicle has an article on new independent wrestling promotion Fog City Wrestling. The UK's Wrestling Channel is now The Fight Network UK and part of the Canadian Fight Network.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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