RAW Rating Is In, Candice Michelle’s Return, Much More

– Last night’s edition of WWE RAW scored a final cable rating of 3.4, up from last week’s number. The first hour did a 3.23 and the second did a 3.62. WWE benefitted by not having to compete against the NBA Playoffs last night, but will likely still have their insecure bragging-style “did you know” graphic on next week’s show because RAW still lost to TLC’s John and Kate Plus 8 again.

– Candice Michelle is scheduled to return to WWE next month from her latest injury. (Candice Michelle pictures)

– John Cena’s movie 12 Rounds opened at #7 in the UK this week.

– The Miami Herald has an article up on Cryme Tyme’s Shad Gaspard, where they call him one of the industry’s most agile big men alongside Matt Morgan and Hernandez. ”When I was 20-years-old, Tough Enough came on, and [my friends] were all watching it,” he said. “They all thought I was 25. I was 6-7, 310. They were like you should go on the show.” Gaspard qualified for the finals of WWE Tough Enough 2 in 2002 but was disqualified and replaced after failing a physical. You can read the whole article at this link

– There will be a free open workout with Frank Shamrock, Kevin Randleman and others tomorrow at 11:30 AM CT at Finney’s, 636 Crestwood Plaza, St. Louis, 63126.

– WWE’s DVD Macho Madess: The Ultimate Randy Savage Collection drops next Tuesday. You can pre-order via Amazon at this link.