Smackdown, Hart, Jarrett, Ventura Mar 12 - 11:59 pm EST

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Quick Smackdown Results: R-Truth over Miz, Drew McIntyre over Aaron Bolo, Big Show over John Morrison, Hart Dynasty vs. Cryme Tyme was a no contest, Tiffany over Michelle McCool via DQ, and Kane over Luke Gallows via DQ.

The RAW crew was in Denver, CO tonight, and tomorrow they're in Fresno, CA. The Smackdown crew is in Stockton, CA tomorrow. WWE will hold a Wrestlemania Kick-Off Party next Friday in Glendale, AZ with a big screen showing of Smackdown.

Bret Hart appeared on TSN's Off the Record yesterday discussing how he came back to WWE and his relationships with other wrestlers. Bret Hart's Tempe, AZ book signing has some restrictions on participation. The Wall Street Journal did a video interview with Triple H about his family, Linda McMahon's campaign, flying privately and more. TMZ interviewed Batista about his new signature wrestling move. Heavy.com continued their interview with Jim Ross about wrestlers in MMA, MMA announcing, broadcasting MMA himself and more.

MTV covered David Otunga's participation in NXT. In Touch magazine briefly mentioned David Otunga's NXT involvement in a story on his upcoming wedding to Jennifer Hudson. There are WWE notes on Daniel Bryan's training, Mickie James' CD and Tyler Reks' possible future.

TNA's Impact replay last night scored a 1.0 rating, with nearly as many viewers as Monday's live airing. TNA added a four way ladder match to Destination X with Kazarian vs. Daniels vs. Amazing Red vs. Brian Kendrick. TNA's Epics has been moved to Tuesday, March 16 at 11pm.

TNA was in Erie, PA tonight, and tomorrow they're in Pittsburgh, PA. The Erie, PA Times News has an article on tonight's TNA house show with comments from several wrestlers. Jeff Jarrett appeared on Good Morning Erie today to promote tonight's house show. Erie, PA's 93.9 The Wolf interviewed Jeff Jarrett about TNA's growth, Monday nights, fighting WWE and more.

TNA issued press releases on upcoming events and an award for Bob Carter, the Chairman and CEO of TNA's parent company Panda Energy. Mick Foley's latest blog discusses changes in TNA, ratings, favorite amusement parks and more. Austin Aries has been added to the Total Extreme Comedy tour show in Phoenix, AZ on March 27.

Monday Night Mayhem interviewed Charlie Haas about his second time in WWE, future plans, Umaga and more. The UK's Daily Star interviewed Ted DiBiase about the non-war between TNA and WWE, Vince McMahon, stepping away from the ring and more. Germany's Power Wrestling interviewed Al Snow (English translation) about wrestling vs. acting, some of his movie projects, wrestling and more. Diva Dirt interviewed Melissa Anderson about her TNA exit, Awesome Kong's status, Raisha Saeed and more.

USA Weekend interviewed Goldberg about Celebrity Apprentice, Bullrun, Garage Mahal and more. Jesse Ventura's TruTV series Conspiracy Theory has been picked up for a second season to air later this year or in 2011. Jesse Ventura revealed his involvement in a movie by the Wachowskis, although he's still not sure what role he played. Maria is joining the King of the Cage announce team on HDNet.

Multi persona wrestler John Hill passed away at age 68. SLAM spoke to Tommy Rich about this weekend's Legendsmania fan fest in Atlanta, GA. Bobby "Mo" Horne is in need of a kidney transplant due to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and is raising funds to cover the cost by offering shirts for donations.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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