Raw Ratings Update

Monday Night RAW® on the USA Network was the No. 1 program on television among males 18-49, beating all other TV programming on broadcast and cable. Additionally, RAW was the #1 cable program Monday night.

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Wrestlers Outed in Astin Indictment

The 17 patients listed in the indictment filed against Dr. Phil Astin are referred to by their initials. Two of the patients are Oscar Gutierrez, better known as Rey Mysterio, as well as former WWE wrestler Mark Jindrak, as the indictment includes previous charges related to distributing painkillers and other drugs to them last July. When questioned about his involvement with Astin during an appearance on Fox News' Red Eye program last August promoting his wrestling return at SummerSlam a few days later, Mysterio said he was prescribed pain medication from Astin due to six knee operations. He also denied ever using steroids. Jindrak is currently living in Mexico City, Mexico, competing for the CMLL promotion under the name Marco Corleone.

Also listed in the indictment are the initials CMB and NEB, likely referring to Christopher Michael Benoit and Nancy Elizabeth Benoit. The initials MAB and RWH are also listed and believed to be well known pro wrestlers. MAB appears to be Buff Bagwell, who's real name is Marcus Alexander Bagwell. RWH is believed to be one-half of the current WWE World Tag Team Champions, Hardcore Holly, who's real name is Robert William Howard. Last July, ABCNews.com reported that along with Benoit, Jindrak, and Gutierrez, Bagwell and Holly had their medical records seized by federal agents from Dr. Phil Astin's office. Lex Luger was also named in ABC's report, but no charges regarding him were filed in the indictment...More?

WWE generates global buzz once again

On a recent trip to Tokyo to celebrate the opening of WWE’s newest international office in Japan, Executive Vice President of Global Media Shane McMahon created a large buzz among the national media. McMahon met with national celebrity and highly respected Japanese TV personality and announcer, Mr. Kusano. The meeting between the two entertainment icons generated press throughout the nation, including the picture above from the Tokyo Sports newspaper on June 17. Mr. Kusano, a long-time WWE fan and supporter, met with Shane McMahon to welcome him back to Japan and to wish WWE the best for their future with their newest international office in Japan.

Katie Lea-ps to top of WWE

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Another WWE developmental wrestler arrested

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The WWE Draft's Biggest Moments

On March 22, 2004, the second WWE Draft was held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff and SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman stood at opposite ends of the stage, and took turns receiving their random draft picks. About half-way through the evening, Heyman lucked out as Triple H was drafted to SmackDown. Bischoff did an immediate double-take as the The Game left his show, but luckily for Raw fans, the change wasn't meant to be. Before The King of Kings could even make his first appearance on SmackDown, he was traded back to Raw, where he is the current WWE Champion and astonshing 12-time World Champion...More?

UFC beating down rivals

The challenge for UFC's rivals was underscored last week when the International Fight League (IFL) canceled an August event, citing a lack of cash. The public company that once saw its stock price reach as high as $17 watched shares close yesterday at just 2 cents...More?

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Paralyzed pro wrestler now relies on inner strength

Lex Luger was "The Total Package," a buff 6-foot-4, 270-lb. professional wrestler who made $5 million a year while helping to fill arenas throughout the world. These days, he can barely walk, tips the scales around 185 lbs. and lives in a one-bedroom apartment across the street from the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, where's he undergoing therapy...More?

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7th Annual WWE Training Clinic & Seminar & Tryout

Get scouted & coached by WWE Trainer Tom Prichard in this 3-day clinic. Includes seminar, ring drills, basics & fundamentals, promos & interviews, referee & manager skills. Fee includes all 3 days. Limit 40 participants. Deadline to enroll is August 10, 2008. Not open to fans or the public. Click here for more information.

AWA on ESPN Classic

Wrestlind Card for tonight's AWA on ESPN Classic show: Madusa vs. Wendy Richter, Badd Company vs. Nature's Beast, Kerry Von Erich vs. Jimmy Garvin, Samoan Swat Team vs. Travis and Baxter, Jerry Lawler vs. Terry Adonis for the AWA Title.

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Ric Flair Returns to Raw

Flair’s music and out he comes to the stage! Y2J looks confused. Flair stands there and stares. Flair’s music is still playing, the fans are going wild. Flair’s in the ring with Y2J. They’re nose to nose. Flair is glaring, Y2J looks lost. Flair says something not on mic. Y2J is about to say something any Flair slaps the mic from his hand. Flair says he’s retired and can’t wrestle, but wants Y2J to fight in the parking lot right now. Flair rips off his jacket, leaves the ring and taunts Y2J. Flair backs up the ramp screaming. Flair leaves and Y2J follows. Flair’s stomping his way out talking smack to Y2J. Y2J says something about him being retired. Flair says he’ll Show him retired. Flair goes out a door. Y2J starts heading out and gets backed up by HHH. HHH says he thinks Y2J has done enough the past couple weeks. Since Y2J came back HHH has been looking to make Y2J his business. Y2J asks if he’s fighting battles for Flair and HBK. HHH says he just wants to fight Y2J. Flair is yelling about HHH fighting his fights. They’re having fun. Vince comes up and says Flair looks good, but he can’t have him disrupting his Show. He’s doing a great job as an embassador, but he needs to have him escorted from the ring. HHH asks Vince what is his problem. Vince says he doesn’t have one, but HHH does. HHH is facing Y2J tonight.

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Million Dollar Mania: The Sequel