Wrestlemania, Hall of Fame, Kingston Apr 04 - 11:52 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Wrestlemania XXV Card

  • WWE Heavyweight Championship: Triple H vs. Randy Orton
  • World Heavyweight Championship: Edge vs. John Cena vs. Big Show
  • WWE Tag Team Championship Unification/Lumberjack Match: John Morrison/Miz (WWE) vs. Carlito/Primo Colon (World)
  • Intercontinental Championship: JBL vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
  • Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Christian vs.Finlay vs. Mark Henry vs. MVP vs. Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. CM Punk vs. Kofi Kingston
  • Legends Challenge Gauntlet: Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Steamboat, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Jimmy Snuka
  • Extreme Rules: Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy
  • 25-Diva Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal
  • Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker

There are detailed notes from the full WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, most of which didn't air on USA. WWE warned fans about their behavior prior to the Hall of Fame ceremony. Kofi Kingston won the THQ Superstar Challenge last night defeating Cody Rhodes in the finals before then defeating four-time champion Shelton Benjamin after a challenge. WWE.com posted photos from their Wrestlemania golf tournament.

The Houston Chronicle has an article on WWE's hold on its fans as it draws people from around the world for Wrestlemania. MSN TV published a Wrestlemania 25 preview. Philadelphia, PA's WPVI has a look back at the history of Wrestlemania.

The Houston Chronicle interviewed CM Punk about music, a music career, being punk and more. Candice Michelle confirmed she won't be wrestling at Wrestlemania due to her ankle injury. TMZ caught up with a friendly Shane McMahon in New York City earlier this week. John Cena's 12 Rounds earned $850,000 yesterday bringing its total box office gross to about $7.5 million.

PopEater interviewed Hulk Hogan about Wrestlemania, the offer of a new show on VH-1, Hollywood, and more. James Guttman interviewed Hacksaw Jim Duggan about his time in WCW, Team Canada, TNA, and more. Monday Night Mayhem interviewed Lacey Von Erich and Bill Mercer about the Von Erich family, World Class Championship Wrestling, the Hall of Fame and more. Men's Fitness interviewed Road Warrior Animal about Legends of Wrestlemania, the Road Warriors, training and more.

Thursday's Impact scored a 1.3 rating. Jerry Lynn defeated Nigel McGuinness at last night's Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor IV show in Houston, TX to win the Ring of Honor Championship. Ring of Honor taped their Take No Prisoners PPV this afternoon in Houston, TX. Wrestlicious posted a new promotional video.

Seth Mates blogged about working at Wrestlemania X7, the last Wrestlemania from Houston, TX. KHOU interviewed Booker T about independent wrestling, his wrestling philosophy, retirement and more. Bobby Lashley has considered trying out for UFC's The Ultimate Fighter, as next season will focus on heavyweights.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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