There are Smackdown spoilers from last night's taping in Tucson, AZ.
Heath Slater ended a 22 televised match losing streak by defeating Trent Barreta on this week's NXT.
Ted DiBiase Jr. confirmed he has a broken wrist with torn cartilage from a house show match with Cody Rhodes on Friday, but says he'll continue to work as needed.
WWE.com interviewed Shawn Michaels about Royal Rumble strategy and Miz's entry at #1.
WWE is planning on surprise Royal Rumble entrants, but Kevin Nash doesn't expect himself to be among them.
The Riverfront Times has an article on the history of wrestling in St. Louis ahead of Sunday's Royal Rumble PPV.
USA Network doesn't currently have a Hall of Fame special scheduled in their March schedule, but it could air after Wrestlemania.
AZFamily has an article on Make-A-Wish honoring John Cena for his work with the charity.
MTV interviewed Rock about working with Michael Bay, Mark Wahlberg, upcoming projects and more.
Marvel interviewed Mick Foley about his comic preferences, Marvel movies, his charity work and more.
Rey Mysterio Jr. is advertised for two World of Wheels convention appearances this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA and New Orleans, LA.
WWE announced the launch of WWE Digital Properties allowing brands to target advertising across WWE.com as well as Maxim, Major League Gaming, Professional Bull Riding and other partner sites.
The Wall Street Journal has an article on Christopher Shays' official entry into Connecticut's Senate race and his Republican primary opponent Linda McMahon.
Linda McMahon's campaign reacted to the official announcement by trying to frame the race as a Washington insider vs. an outside reformer.
TNA was in Brussels, Belgium yesterday with Robert Roode over James Storm and Kurt Angle.
TNA released details on their Lockdown weekend VIP experience.
The UK's Loose Women interviewed Hulk Hogan about TNA's UK tour, his status as a wrestler, injuries and more.
Matt Morgan is featured on an Indian billboard to promote the debut of Ring Ka King.
Radar Online spoke to Tommy Dreamer about saving CM Punk's job with WWE twice, WrestleReunion, Vince McMahon and more.
IMetAWrestler interviewed Fit Finlay about WrestleReunion, wrestling fans, WWE Divas and more.
Chris Yandek interviewed Victor Webster about his work with Batista in Scorpion King 3.
Fedor Emelianenko's representatives played down reports he'll fight Bobby Lashley as his next opponent.
There are details on Ring of Honor and CHIKARA's ticket prices for their Synergy event.
Maryse won't be appearing at ringside at Pro Wrestling Superstars's show during WrestleReunion this weekend but will instead be in the audience.
Lillian Garcia and Melina are scheduled for April's Chiller Theater convention in New Jersey.
Michelle McCool posted a birthday video blog discussing her current activities and whether she'll be returning to WWE.
Verne Gagne will make a public appearance this weekend for a screening of his 1974 film The Wrestler which he produced and starred in.
Extreme Reunion confirmed five more wrestlers for their April 28 event.
Orlando Jordan will be wrestling in Bunbury, Australia next month for All Action Wrestling.
Quentin V. Jackson, a 25 year old student at Gillberg's Pro Wrestling Academy, passed away on Friday following an accidental injury the day before.
Larry Flynt Publications' Hustler magazine returned to court today in an attempt to have the nearly $20 million judgement in favor of Nancy Benoit's family thrown out.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Rumble, Foley, McMahon, Hogan, Gagne, Gillberg Jan 25 - 11:59 pm EST
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 11:40 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/25 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Who might win the Rumble and why WWE didn't hype the match much, plus items on DiBiase, Maryse, McCool updates, Orlando Jordan, no Hall of Fame on USA (15 min.)
- 11:25 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/25 East Coast Cast (ep. #72): Rumble hype...or lack thereof, MITB future, Bryan's character direction, Ryder downgraded from broken back to herniated disk (145 min.)
- 11:23 pm PWT: Quick News: Verne Gagne rare public appearance this weekend
- 11:14 pm PWT: Quick News: Nancy Benoit's family resumes court battle vs. Hustler
- 10:00 pm PWI: FLAIR VS. STEAMBOAT ON DVD, THE THREE RING OF HONORS, WWE HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 08:32 pm PWI: THE MAN WHO SAVED CM PUNK'S WWE JOB AND MORE NEWS by Mike Johnson
- 07:46 pm PWI: VERNE GAGNE TO MAKE RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE THIS WEEKEND IN MINNESOTA AS HIS VERSION OF 'THE WRESTLER' IS SCREENED by Mike Johnson
- 07:39 pm PWT: THE SPECIALISTS: PWTORCH ROUNDTABLE: Better hype by WWE - Royal Rumble or next week's Raw with potential "firing" and Triple H "ratings ploy" return? (Part 2)
- 07:30 pm PWI: FAMILY OF NANCY BENOIT BACK IN COURT TODAY AGAINST HUSTLE by Mike Johnson
- 07:30 pm PWI: FAMILY OF NANCY BENOIT BACK IN COURT TODAY AGAINST HUSTLER by Mike Johnson
- 07:05 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/25 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Pat McNeill interviews Simon Dean (ECW, WWE, RPW) & Gabe Sapolsky (DGUSA in L.A. this weekend), VIP - Live Events & Rumble preview (95 min.)
- 06:45 pm PWT: Quick News: CNN - Linda's campaign responds to Senate opponent
- 06:10 pm PWT: Quick News: Fedor vs. Lashley? Fedor camp saying no
- 06:02 pm PWI: WWE NXT REPORT: BATEMAX IS BACK; GOOD ANNOUNCING IS BACK; TITUS IS A BAD MAN by Richard Trionfo
- 05:57 pm PWT: Quick News: Slater's Streak is over!
- 05:40 pm PWT: PPV REPORTS: RADICAN'S EVOLVE 10 iPPV REPORT 1/14: Complete review of final show from ECW Arena
- 05:30 pm PWT: PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Wednesday PWTorch Livecast (1/25) now available with Pat McNeill interviewing Simon Dean & Gabe Sapolsky
- 05:11 pm PWI: TED DIBIASE INJURY UPDATE by Dave Scherer
- 05:06 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: FREE PREVIEW - PARKS: Checking in on WWE Developmental - Who's next and who's not ready?
- 05:05 pm PWI: VIDEO: HULK HOGAN TALKING UP TNA ON 'LOOSE WOMEN' IN GREAT BRITAIN by Mike Johnson
- 04:56 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: FREE PREVIEW - RADICAN: Top Indy Stories of Week with Analysis - ROH-CHIKARA doubleshot, ROH exec leaves
- 04:49 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: FREE PREVIEW - MITCHELL: What a bunch of losers - what's wrong with WWE's babyfaces
- 04:42 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: FREE PREVIEW - KELLER'S COVER STORY: What is most likely to happen in the Royal Rumble match and why
- 04:36 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: FREE PREVIEW - PARKS: How do past PWTorch Newsletter comments from '90s hold up today?
- 04:04 pm PWT: Quick News: Main Events for pre-Rumble Supershow
- 03:57 pm PWT: PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES: WWE ROYAL RUMBLE FLASHBACK 2004 (01-25-04): Benoit wins Rumble from #1 spot, Hunter vs. HBK, Lesnar, Dudleys vs. Flair & Batista
- 03:42 pm PWT: PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES: WWE ROYAL RUMBLE FLASHBACK 1995 (01-22-95): HBK wins Rumble from #1 spot, Diesel vs. Hart WWF Title, Razor vs. Jarrett IC Title
- 03:39 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - New PWTorch Digital Newsletter #1238: Who is most likely to win the Rumble and why, Mitchell on WWE babyfaces, Parks updates WWE developmental prospects, Radican's Indy News, more (16 pgs.)
- 03:38 pm PWI: NO SAME DAY HALL OF FAME COVERAGE IS SLATED FOR USA NETWORK by Devin Cutting
- 03:22 pm PWT: Quick News: USA Network March line-up - no three-hour Raws, no Hall of Fame pre-Mania
- 03:15 pm PWT: Quick News: Wrestling student dies at 25, ruled accidental
- 02:59 pm PWI: STUDENT DIES AT GILLBERG'S WRESTLING SCHOOL IN MARYLAND by Dave Scherer
- 02:12 pm PWT: Quick News: HBK talks "Rumble strategy," winning Rumble from #1 slot, Miz's Rumble chances
- 02:07 pm PWT: Quick News: Change to Maryse's appearance at WR
- 01:50 pm PWT: Quick News: Big Ted DiBiase injury update
- 01:40 pm PWT: Quick News: Video - ROH World champ promo on WrestleReunion opponent
- 01:26 pm PWT: Quick News: Video - McCool updates WWE status
- 01:21 pm PWT: Quick News: Mysterio on-tour this weekend
- 01:13 pm PWI: SO MUCH FOR BEING PG....WWE TEAMS UP WITH MAXIM by Dave Scherer
- 01:03 pm PWT: Quick News: Report: Hogan interview on "Loose Women" TV show
- 01:01 pm PWT: Quick News: Actor talks working with Batista on "Scorpion King 3" movie shoot
- 12:55 pm PWT: OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #2: Mixed reviews of final Rumble hype & Ryder injury angle, how will WWE bridge Kane-Cena to Cena-Rock?
- 12:54 pm PWI: THE LOADED TO THE GILLS WITH ALL OF THE NEWS SINCE SATURDAY PWINSIDERELITE WRAP UP by Dave Scherer and Mike Johnson
- 12:49 pm PWT: Quick News: WWE launching new business venture
- 12:35 pm PWI: ROH-CHIKARA SYNERGY TICKET UPDATE by Gregory Davis
- 12:33 pm PWT: Quick News: Huff Post covers Cena's Make-a-Wish milestone (w/Video)
- 12:33 pm PWI: TNA ANNOUNCES FIRST DETAILS ON LOCKDOWN WEEKEND VIP EXPERIENCE by Mike Johnson
- 11:53 am PWT: NEWS REPORTS: 1/24 TNA results Brussels, Belgium: Roode defends World Title, Styles vs. Ray, X Division Title match
- 10:58 am PWI: WRESTLEREUNION ANNOUNCES COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND, PWINSIDER.COM COVERAGE by Mike Johnson
- 10:36 am PWI: FIVE MORE NAMES CONFIRMED FOR EXTREME REUNION by Mike Johnson
- 10:36 am PWI: SIX MORE NAMES CONFIRMED FOR EXTREME REUNION by Mike Johnson
- 10:25 am PWI: JERICHO HOSTING 'D1 EXPERIENCE' THIS SATURDAY IN TAMPA TO PROMOTE HIS NEW SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY by Mike Johnson
- 10:21 am PWI: DETAILS ON ROH'S NEXT INTERNET PPV, BEST OF HAAS AND BENJAMIN RELEASED by Mike Johnson
- 10:19 am PWI: NASH ON POTENTIAL RUMBLE APPEARANCE, SMACKDOWN TAPING NOTES, WWE GAME LICENSEE ANNOUNCES CHANGES AND MUCH MORE by Mike Johnson
- 10:17 am PWI: HULK HOGAN TALKS ABOUT HOW TNA IS THEATRE, WHAT HAPPENS IF A WRESTLER SHOOTS, HOW THE PACE OF THE BUSINESS HAS CHANGED, CALLS TNA A FAMILY PRODUCT AND MORE by Ian McCly
- 10:16 am PWI: DRAGON GATE USA DEBUTING IN LOS ANGELES THIS FRIDAY WITH INCREDIBLE LINEUP, HOW YOU CAN ORDER iPPV by Mike Johnson
- 10:01 am PWI: REMEMBERING GEORGIANN MAKROPOULOS by Mike Johnson
- 10:01 am PWI: FIT FINLAY TALKS ABOUT THE WAY WWE DIVAS ARE USED AND DISPARAGED, HOW SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CHANGED WRESTLING, THIS WEEKEND'S WRESTLEREUNION AND MORE by Daniel Donnelly
- 09:46 am PWI: IS JOHN LAURINAITIS REALLY A BABYFACE, CHANGING BRODUS, FOLEY-ZIGGLER EVAN BOURNE'S PROBLEMS AND MORE by Dave Scherer
- 08:00 am PWI: 1/25 THIS DAY IN HISTORY: GEORGIANN MAKROPOULOS PASSES AWAY, ORTON WINS THE RUMBLE, FIRST BRET HART VS. MICK FOLEY BOUT AND MUCH MORE by Mike Johnson
- 04:30 am PWT: THE SPECIALISTS: TRUE - FALSE - TBD 1/25: WCW Saturday Night Is Alive, WWE Understands Math, Biggest Pop at Royal Rumble Will Be...
- 03:21 am PWT: Quick News: MTV Video - Rock talks next movie project with Michael Bay
- 03:18 am PWT: Quick News: Linda opponent to make Senate run official today
- 02:52 am PWT: Quick News: TV champion headlining indy show Sat.
- 02:45 am PWT: Quick News: TNA star on billboard for new TV series
- 02:27 am PWT: Quick News: St. Louis Wrestling profiled pre-Rumble
- 12:59 am PWT: Quick News: TUESDAY, JAN. 24
- 12:56 am PWT: NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown SPOILERS 1/27 - news & notes for Friday's final episode before the Royal Rumble
- 12:39 am PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/24 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings inverse relationship with social media score! Evan Bourne's future, Ryder back injury, off-air Raw happenings, Batista vs. Lashley? (19 min.)
- 12:07 am PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/24 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with Wade Keller & Jason Powell: Final Royal Rumble hype on Raw, who is eligible for the Rumble anyway, Bourne's suspension, SOPA, Ryder, Orton (127 min.)
