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Last week’s edition of Smackdown In Iraq did a 2.9 broadcast rating, with a 5.1 share, according to Nielsen Media Research and PWInsider.com.

PuroresuPower.com is reporting that New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Antonio Inoki announced former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will be appearing as a guest at the promotion’s January 4 Tokyo Dome event in his first public pro wrestling appearance since Wrestlemania XX. As always, take Inoki’s announcements with a grain of salt until they happen.

The trailer for the film slated for May 2005 that features Steve Austin, Goldberg and Bob Sapp, along with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds and others, The Longest Yard, can be found online here, viewable with Quicktime.

For an update on the Jerry Lawler robbery story, click here.

Paul Heyman’s photo and bio is no longer listed on the main Smackdown Superstars page, although the link to his bio is still active, according to PWInsider.com, as of 3pm EST today.

The South Carolina Times Democrat has a list of the 25 top wrestlers of all time here.

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.