RAW, Wrestlemania, Flair, Mayweather Mar 31 - 11:59 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick RAW Results: Cryme Tyme over Lance Cade/Trevor Murdoch, Paul London/Brian Kendrick over Hardcore Holly/Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho over CM Punk, Randy Orton over Matt Hardy, and Maria over Santino Marella.

There are live notes from Wrestlemania yesterday, including some on the fireworks accident that injured dozens, but none seriously. WWE issued a statement on the fireworks accident saying that they're investigating how it happened. The Associated Press covered the fireworks incident, and TMZ posted video footage. There are also backstage notes from Wrestlemania on Ric Flair, Floyd Mayweather, Undertaker and more.

There are off air notes and Heat results from RAW tonight in Orlando, FL. Smackdown and ECW will be taped in Miami, FL tomorrow night. Some in WWE were reportedly upset with The Rock's behavior and attitude the Hall of Fame ceremony. Steve Austin didn't attend Wrestlemania. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses Wrestlemania, RAW, Ric Flair and more.

Ric Flair is planning continue working with WWE in public relations. Mark Madden commented on Ric Flair's retirement. The Houston Chronicle has an article on Ric Flair's retirement.

Some fans had trouble getting Wrestlemania in HD, while some UK viewers had sporadic video feeds. WWE reportedly had RAW comp tickets ready for fans that complained about not being able to see the ring due to production last night. Big Daddy V missed Wrestlemania due to pneumonia. Florida Championship Wrestling wrestlers worked as Undertaker's druids and Melina's paparazzi.

Sports Illustrated has an article on what went into the Big Show vs. Mayweather match, including the pre-match walkthrough. ESPN covered Big Show vs. Mayweather on their website last night. Floyd Mayweather may be interested in another appearance for WWE.

Orlando, FL estimates Wrestlemania brought $30 million their economy. Wrestlemania could be back in Orlando, FL as soon as 2010. WWE was reportedly unhappy TNA talent showed up at their events. WWE may hold a draft at the end of April.

Bubba the Love Sponge spoke to Hulk Hogan about his Wrestlemania thoughts. Jesse Ventura will appear on Larry King Live tomorrow night as part of his latest book publicity tour. Georgia's House Judiciary Committee further revised the new proposed wrestling regulations, and must pass both the House and Senate by Friday to become law this year.

KOCH's first national Ring of Honor release will arrive in stores tomorrow. The Russellville, AR Courier has an article on this weekend's Russellmania show fundraiser for the Central Arkansas Shrine Club. Former female wrestler Juana Barraza was sentenced to 759 years in jail for killing 16 elderly women in Mexico.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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