Smackdown, JBL, Rock, Hogan, Benoit Feb 15 - 11:59 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Batista over MVP, Jimmy Wang Yang/Shannon Moore/Jesse/Festus over Deuce and Domino/Hawkins/Ryder, Victoria over Michelle McCool, Undertaker over Big Daddy V, Kane/CM Punk over Chavo Guerrero Jr./Shelton Benjamin, and Finlay over Great Khali.

The Smackdown/ECW crew was in Santiago, Chile yesterday with Edge over Batista. The RAW crew is in Fresno, CA tonight, and tomorrow they're in Los Angeles, CA. The UK's Sky confirmed WWE programming will begin airing in HD on March 17. WWE issued a press release on the success of their Latin America tour.

Between the Ropes interviewed JBL about coming out of retirement, No Way Out, his energy drink and more. The Baltimore Sun has a Q&A with JBL about returning to the ring, Chris Jericho, commentary and more. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses Roger Clemens, the Hall of Fame, WWE's tours and more.

The Rock is presenting at the Oscars. The Rock will play astronaut Capt. Charles "Chuck" Baker in New Line Cinema's animated film Planet 51. Blu-Ray.com has a review of The Marine on Blu-Ray. Mad Money's Jim Cramer calls WWE stock a winner.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that the Benoit investigation indicates Nancy may have been planning to leave Chris which WWE argues proves it a domestic dispute, and not the result of steroid use or concussions. The Kansas City Star has an article on whether Kemper Arena is haunted by Owen Hart's ghost. WWE will run RAW at Kemper Arena on May 19, a fews before the anniversary of Hart's death. There's a rumor that Eminem is in training for a WWE appearance, although his representatives deny it.

The UK's Sun continued their interview with Paul Heyman about his relationship with Stephanie McMahon, WWE after Vince McMahon, the state of WWE and more. In an interview with the UK's Sun, Hulk Hogan says he's starting a new wrestling promotion with Eric Bischoff and a TV network deal. The Canwest News Service has an article on Hulk Hogan hosting American Gladiators and why he won't be competing.

Impact scored a 1.1 rating last night. Mike Johnson has TNA notes on upcoming PPVs, New Japan, Christy Hemme and more. Koch Vision will be releasing two Ring of Honor DVDs in April.

The Million Dollar Man's son Ted DiBiase Jr. was charged with DUI in Tampa, FL after crashing into another vehicle early this morning. Amish Roadkill was displeased with some internet reports and reporters of his WWE release. Carolinas legend Johnny Weaver passed away today from natural causes at age 73.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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