sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWInsider.com
Lita's women's title win over Mickie James last week on RAW was done to set up a match between Lita and Trish Stratus at the 9/17 Unforgiven PPV. The show will take place in Toronto and it is expected to be Trish's final night in the company for the time being. The idea is that Trish's feud with Lita is her longest lasting and best remembered rivalry, but due to injuries, the feud always seemed to stall. One would think that Trish would be humiliated in her hometown, especially since its her last night in, but there's a good chance of a "happy ending finish" taking place. They'll probably give her a uniquely positive farewell since the impression is that she won't be returning to WWE. Whatever the case may be, she'll be gone for a while after September 30th when she gets married.
Bobby Lashley made an appearance on Fox News' "Heartland" show last night. Both Rey Mysterio and Sting have appeared on the show in recent months. Lashley talked about a WWE initative for kids to read books, and about tonight's SummerSlam pay-per-view.
Last week's RAW taping in Charlottesville, VA drew 6,139 paying customers for $217,000. The 8/15 SmackDown/ECW taping in Washington DC drew 8,500 paying customers for $292,000.
