Headlines for Wednesday, February 20, 2008


- WWE sent Ron Simmons to rehab after he was apparently in bad shape backstage at the 12/29 Raw taping in Greensboro, NC.

- The recent firing of Roadkill from developmental was disclipinary, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Someone reported him to the WWE office for selling WWE merchandise at spot shows at his gimmick table. After his release, WWE sent word that they don't want any talent under contract selling merchandise, even their own, at the shows.

- Wrestlemania 24 will cost fans $54.95 this year, up from last year's $49.95 price tag. WWE is also charging $69.95 to watch this year's Wrestlemania in High-definition.

- Raw on 2/18 scored hours of 3.85 and 4.08, averaging a 3.97 cable rating. This week's episode averaged just over 5.6 million viewers.

- The 2/16 edition of AM Raw did a 0.8 rating.

- Poll results: Would you like to see Vince wrestle at Mania?

Yes - 46%
No - 54%

- TNA's 2/10 Against All Odds PPV at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC drew about 3,500 fans, but with less than 2,000 tickets sold for the event. The Bi-Lo Center seats about 16,000.




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