Smackdown, Heyman, TNA, Red Feb 29 - 11:59 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: Big Show over Joey Ryan/Jay Garland, Jimmy Wang Yang/Shannon Moore over Deuce and Domino, Chuck Palumbo over Jamie Noble, Batista/Kane over Great Khali/MVP, Jesse/Festus over John Morrison/Miz, Big Daddy V vs. Balls Mahoney was a no contest, and Undertaker over Zack Ryder.

The RAW crew was in Cape Girardeau, MO tonight, and tomorrow they're in Louisville, KY. The Smackdown/ECW crew is in Ft. Wayne, IN tomorrow. Smackdown was preempted in Washington, DC and will air tomorrow night instead. WWE.com added a new Industry News section reprinting news stories from various websites, apparently in an attempt to boost traffic.

Variety has an article on WWE Films latest moves and WWE's attempts to create mainstream film stars. JAKKS Pacific will be adding a John Cena Classic Superstars figure before their license expires. Chris Jericho's new autobiography will be titled Undisputed Attitude with a release planned for 2009.

15 pieces of art by Jerry Lawler will be auctioned off at the Wrestlemaniart event in Orlando, FL on March 26. Oscar De La Hoya's business associates claim WWE approached him about taking part in Wrestlemania but that he was too busy to do it. Florida Championship Wrestling is reportedly trying to book venues used by other promotions to exclusive deals.

Last night's Impact scored a 1.1 rating. TNA announced they will be taping shows in the days leading up to Wrestlemania including a live Impact on Thursday, March 27. TNA will be launching a mobile video game.

Paul Heyman's latest Heyman Hustle discusses how he hustled Vince McMahon Sr. as a teenager. SLAM has an article on Charles "Godfather" Wright covering his career after wrestling, his wrestling training, Papa Shango and more. Monday Night Mayhem interviewed Cassidy Riley about his WWE release, tag team wrestling, OVW and more.

Amazing Red is scheduled to return to the ring on March 15 for Pro Wrestling Unplugged after a couple years away from the ring to let injuries heal. Raven and M-Dogg 20 have been added to the XPW revival show on May 24. Jake Roberts will reportedly be released from his rehab program in late March.

Ring of Honor won't release the controversial Larry Sweeney/Allison Danger angle on their sixth anniversary DVD. Variety has an article on UFC's recent success and its possible role as the new WWE. FOX Sports has an article on wrestling's steroids problem.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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