ECW, Ratings, Batista, Foley, Taz, RVD Jun 09 - 11:59 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick ECW Results: Evan Bourne over Tony Atlas, Vladimir Kozlov over Chris Lewis/Luke Hawx, and the Hart Dynasty over Christian/Jack Swagger.

Last night's RAW scored a 3.6 rating (3.3 / 3.9). There are Superstars spoilers from last night's RAW taping in Lafayette, LA. WWE is still recognizing Batista as champion as a result of a no contest last night, but the will have a match between John Cena, Big Show, Randy Orton and Triple H on RAW to crown a new champion. House show cards may have given away a CM Punk heel turn.

WWE COO Donna Goldsmith spoke at the Noble Financial Emerging Growth Equity Conference this morning on Wrestlemania, touring China, competing with MMA and more. USA is hoping next week's three hour RAW will give them a ratings boost. Multichannel News has an article on USA's return to the top of cable ratings and the role RAW plays in keeping them competitive. Live Design has an article on the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony production and light design.

Batista was scheduled to undergo surgery today and is expected to miss four months. Joey Styles interviewed Tommy Dreamer about his ECW title win. Randy Orton is on the cover of the July issue of WWE magazine.

Tickets for TNA's January UK tour will go on sale on Friday. TNA reportedly signed Amazing Red officially. Mick Foley voiced a wrestler character on Adult Swim's Squidbillies on Sunday night's episode. TNA is considering bringing in some Lucha wrestlers. Ring of Honor began announcing main events for their next TV tapings.

Taz answered 7 more fan questions on video games, injuries, catchphrases and more. Live Audio Wrestling interviewed Rob Van Dam about his new DVD, Chris Masters, leaving WWE and more. NBC released a clip of Torrie Wilson relaxing while in Costa Rica. Hulk Hogan Appreciation Day is scheduled for July 10 in Bridgeview, IL. Abdullah the Butcher and Paul Jones have been added to the next NWA Legends convention in Charlotte, NC.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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