NXT, Ratings, Jericho, JR, TNA, Maria Mar 09 - 11:38 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick NXT Results: David Otunga/R-Truth over Miz/Daniel Bryan, Heath Slater over Carlito, and Justin Gabriel over Wade Barrett.

Last night's RAW scored a 3.4 (3.3 / 3.5) rating. USA Network doesn't think there's much of a Monday Night War based on the ratings. With RAW airing on a 15 minute delay on The Score, Canadian viewers could watch the first 15 minutes of Impact without competition. Last week's two hours of RAW finished #2 and #5 behind Hannah Montana, Pawn Stars and iCarly. There are off air notes from RAW last night in Portland, OR.

There are Smackdown spoilers from tonight's taping in Seattle, WA. The March issue of MVP Today features a cover story on Wrestlemania 26 and how it ended up in Arizona. The presale code for WWE's June 19 Madison Square Garden house show is WRESTLEMANIA, while the presale code for Smackdown on May 4 in Charleston, SC is WWE. Richmond, VA local advertising is promoting RAW on April 26 as the draft. SLAM reviewed the new Shawn Michaels: My Journey DVD giving it a reluctant thumbs up.

Chris Jericho was not a fan of Rob Van Dam's TNA debut and subsequent beatdown. Chris Jericho is nominated for Best Metal Athlete in the Revolver Golden Gods Awards. Jim Ross' latest BBQ blog entry discusses Monday night wrestling, Steve Austin, women's wrestling and more. Heavy.com interviewed Jim Ross about his health, amateur wrestling, Danny Hodge and more. Triple H refused comment on Linda McMahon's Senate run saying he's non political.

WWE will hold their annual shareholders meeting on April 30. WWE.com reported on Mickie James' recent surgery for staph infection. WWE removed Rob Van Dam from their alumni section. WWE reportedly may not have provided a tribute message for Angelo Poffo's funeral due to Vince McMahon's strained relationship with his son Randy Savage.

Last night's Impact scored a 1.0 (1.0 / 1.0) rating. Spike TV is reportedly pleased with the ratings for last night's Impact. There are off air notes from last night's live Impact in Orlando, FL. There are Impact spoilers for next week from tonight's taping in Orlando, FL.

Right After Wrestling interviewed Mick Foley following last night's Impact about Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, TNA vs. WWE and more. Ric Flair is scheduled for an appearance in Wilmington, NC tomorrow. Jeff Hardy was busy tweeting following his Impact appearance.

Total Xtreme Comedy issued a statement on ticket sale delays for the Wrestlemania weekend show. Roddy Piper will be performing on the Wednesday prior to Wrestlemania at the Tempe, AZ Improv. Bob Saget's A&E documentary series Bob Saget's Strange Days will be filming footage at the Dragon Gate USA events in Phoenix, AZ during Wrestlemania weekend.

About.com interviewed Maria about the Celebrity Apprentice, her WWE release, future plans and more. Molly Holly, Dawn Marie and Jazz were honored at WSU's third anniversary show for their contributions to women's wrestling. Wrestlers Rescue announced a medical insurance program for current and retired wrestlers with different membership levels available. Jesse Ventura appeared on last night's Larry King Live to promote his new book American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies and More Dirty Lies that The Government Tells Us.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

Last Edited: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 11:39 pm EST

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