Punk, Hardy, Grisham, Wilson, RVD, Lyons Jun 24 - 11:28 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Last night's ECW scored a 1.1 rating. WWE was reportedly very happy with RAW's rating and believes it was due to Trump and not the lack of commercials. Variety ran an article on WWE's ratings success due to Donald Trump on Monday. WWE will run a four show tour of Puerto Rico in September.

Palm Springs, CA's Desert Sun interviewed CM Punk about the difference between TV and house shows, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race and more. Matt Hardy downplayed injury reports saying he is and will be okay. The Miami Herald interviewed Evan Bourne about his education, the WWE SummerSlam Reading Jam, libraries and more. THQ announced a reorganization with three new business units including a more focused push into online play for games such as Smackdown vs. RAW.

Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross will do an autograph signing for Dragon Gate USA at their September 6 show in Chicago, IL. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses Gerald Brisco's health, travel, Billy Red Lyons' death and more. Baldwin County Now has an article on Todd Grisham and his roots in the area.

There are Impact spoilers from tonight's taping in Orlando, FL. TNA shot a pilot for a possible new series. Ring of Honor cancelled their July TV tapings due to having enough footage to last through summer.

Torrie Wilson finished in second place on NBC's I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, losing to Lou Diamond Phillips. SLAM published the second part of their series on Rob Van Dam and his wife's battle with cancer. Red Eye Chicago's Geek to Me interviewed Colt Cabana about being Jewish, career options, The Wrestler and more.

Canada's The Record has an article on Billy Red Lyons' role in Canadian wrestling as well as an obituary. SLAM published some fan memories of Billy Red Lyons.

Mike Graham defended Brian Blair to the press following his recent legal problems. Legends of the Arena is this Saturday in Philadelphia, PA with many former ECW stars. CBS Sports interviewed Bob Sapp about his upcoming match with Bobby Lashley.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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