RAW, Hogan, Bischoff, ROH, Benoit, Umaga Mar 01 - 11:46 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick RAW Results: Randy Orton vs. Ted DiBiase Jr. was a no contest, Jack Swagger over Santino Marella, MVP over Zack Ryder, Gail Kim/Kelly Kelly/Eve over Maryse/Alicia Fox/Jillian Hall, and Miz/Big Show over Shawn Michaels/Triple H.

The Smackdown crew was in Abilene, TX last night with Edge/John Morrison over Chris Jericho/CM Punk. Smackdown will be taped in Wichita, KS tomorrow. The Royal Rumble 2010 will be released on DVD tomorrow with the Blu-Ray release scheduled for May. WWE renewed their broadcast deal with Melita Sports in Malta for another three years. The Greenwich Time published the Sunday Hearst Connecticut Newspapers investigation into Linda McMahon and the Congressional investigation of WWE.

The Miami Herald interviewed Heath Slater about competing in NXT, getting into wrestling, Christian and more. WWE signed Carlito and Primo Colon's cousin Orlando Colon to a developmental deal. The9513 interviewed Mickie James about wrestling vs. country music, disassociating with WWE, her fans and more. Nickelback played RAW's theme Burn it to the Ground during the Olympics closing ceremony.

Spike TV and TNA issued a press release on Hulk Hogan returning to the ring for next Monday's Impact. The Riverfront Times interviewed Hulk Hogan about his mustache, returning to the ring, Mark McGwire and more. Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff reportedly visited Burbank, CA's Knokx Pro Wrestling School scouting for talent. Eric Bischoff is working on a Micro Championship Wrestling midget wrestling reality show with some promotional work from Vince McMahon.

Awesome Kong may or may not be done with TNA. Total Extreme Comedy will hold a pre-Wrestlemania show in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, March 27 with Mick Foley, Colt Cabana and Bruce Prichard. SLAM has a review of Vince Russo's Rope Opera recommending it to fans curious about the behind the scenes world of TNA.

Ring of Honor will hold their next TV tapings this Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia, PA including the conclusion of the TV Champion tournament. Ring of Honor added a fanfest prior to their Friday show during Wrestlemania weekend, featuring Tammy Sytch. Dragon Gate USA announced their first anniversary show and Enter the Dragon PPV taping for July 24 in Philadelphia, PA. Charlie Haas will make his first post-WWE release appearance on Saturday for Universal Championship Wrestling in Belton, TX. Scott Steiner hasn't been booked for a reunion with his brother that was being promoted for this summer.

FanHuddle spoke to Hacksaw Jim Duggan about the possibility of him showing up in TNA in the near future. Trish Stratus is a celebrity spokesperson for Sports Interactive online betting. Jesse Ventura will be making media appearances to promote his new book's release next week.

The Supreme Court denied an appeal by Hustler allowing the family of Nancy Benoit to continue in their lawsuit over the publication of 20 year old photos of her following her death. Eddie "Umaga" Fatu's cause of death was ruled acute toxicity due to the effects of hydrocodone, carisoprodol and diazepam. TMZ noted Umaga's cause of death as well.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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