– Monday’s episode of Monday Night RAW drew a 3.23 cable cable rating and averaged 4,800,000 viewers. This show did hours of 3.12 and 3.34.

– Joe Francosi finished up with the WWE creative team at last week’s tapings in Bakersfield, California. Francosi was hired earlier this year in February and appeared on RAW when Jon Lovitz hosted earlier this year. Francosi was the man who pulled his eye-ball out in a talent skit with Ted DiBiase and Virgil.

Francosi was also the man who suggested the “spoken word” segment that RAW host William Shatner did months back. Francosi actually suggested the Shatner segment while interviewing with WWE trying to get the job. Francosi previously worked as a producer for UPW and was the man behind Mick Foley & Colt Cabana’s comedy tour.

– WWE is looking for Divas between the ages of 18 and 25. They ran a tryout cap last week at Florida Championship Wrestling and out of the 60 or so people that showed up, about 50 of them didn’t even belong there. It usually costs people $1,000 to tryout for WWE.

Credit to f4wonlien.com for some of the info used in this report

Last week, World Wrestling Entertainment responded to claims former wrestler Chris Nowinski made regarding the company’s business practices under Senate candidate Linda McMahon’s leadership. Political news outlet The Hill published his response today to WWE’s statement.

* WWE’s claim that Lance Cade was a stranger to Nowinski: “It is very dubious that he ever had a conversation with Lance Cade much less Lance Cade confiding to a total stranger that he used painkillers and steroids.”

Nowinski responded: “They don’t think I’ve ever met my 2003 tag team partner in the WWE developmental system who I worked with in Cincinnati and Louisville in 2002-2003 almost daily and saw regularly while working with WWE until 2007?

“Linda [McMahon] can spend $24 million on a campaign, you’d think they could hire a decent PR person.”

* WWE’s response to Nowinski’s claim regarding steroids: “He states WWE suggested that its performers take steroids. However, at no time does he ever state that it was suggested that he do so.”

Nowinski replied: ?”The point I was making was that they reward people who take steroids.”

* Nowinski not notifying WWE of his concussion history: “Chris Nowinski did not reveal, as required, that he suffered previous concussions before signing his contract with WWE.”

He responded: “[I] was unaware that I had a concussion history until the last one.”

Nowinski felt he had to speak out due to McMahon’s public position.

“When someone would disrespect a deceased former employee, when she’s seeking [a Senate seat], as a patriot you have to say something,” Nowinski said. “You want to make sure good people are in those jobs.”

To read Nowinski’s complete response, click here.

Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW show was taped last week, as the RAW crew is currently overseas in China. Here’s a spoiler-free preview of tonight’s show:

– Edge vs. R-Truth.

– Chris Jericho vs. The Great Khali.

– John Cena vs. WWE U.S. Champion The Miz.

– Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs. The Usos.

– Randy Orton vs. John Morrison vs. Ted DiBiase.

Plus, we’ll find out who Sheamus will defend his WWE Championship against at Night of Champions.

Read More: *SPOILERS* WWE RAW Results For Tonight

TNA star Kevin Nash has confirmed that his friend Scott Hall is back in a substance abuse rehabilitation facility.

Nash wrote on Twitter.com/RealKevinNash:

“Scott is under care in the WWE’s wellness program. God bless Ann and Vince for taking care of my friend.”

There had been some confusion lately as to whether Scott Hall had been hospitalized or was in rehab after statements were issued by independent wrestling promoters claiming both scenarios.

Much to its credit, WWE has an ongoing policy where it pays for drug treatment programs for any current or past superstar that asks for the help.

Best of luck to Scott Hall in getting himself together.

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog over at JRsbarbq.com with some commentary on the following topics:

Bobby Lashley’s First MMA Loss: “Bobby Lashley lost for the first time Saturday night by technical knockout in an ugly effort that exposed Bobby’s lack of MMA technique specifically Lashley’s ability to utilize submissions. Bobby did not look good, seemed to fatigue, and was too heavy/thick from this fan’s observation. I still think that Lashley has a shot at a successful MMA career but he’s got lots of work to do in a high level training center and to mentally commit 100% to his new vocation. He also needs to physically downsize.”

“Lashley was hospitalized over night in Houston Saturday but has apparently since been released.”

“If Bobby decides to have one more go at it and loses again, I would be surprised to see him remain in MMA. That’s pure, individual speculation.”

Batista in Strikeforce: “If Strikeforce now signs Bautista and Dave then would fight Bobby Lashley then the fight would be nothing more than merely an “attraction fight” and will obviously not be a highly skilled MMA contest between two, finely tuned and experienced MMA fighters. Notice that I did not say that the fight wouldn’t garner a TV rating or create a buzz within the MMA community and in the TV world if promoted properly. I don’t see it as a PPV fight but perhaps not a bad choice for CBS, if they are still in play.”

“BTW…Bautista has no deal at this time with Strikeforce and as I understand it Dave is still healing from injuries from his last WWE bout even though he has apparently began some MMA training. The one thing that is obvious when it comes to MMA training is that it makes all the difference in the world what camp one trains in as it relates to how successful most fighters can become. Camps are every where but it seems that only a handful of MMA training camps produce ‘money ball players.'”

WWE’s First Event In China: “WWE had a successful, 90 minute show (that time was requested by local officials) in China that went well by all accounts. A WWE TV crew was in China to get footage of the trip and the first ever, WWE China event. Obviously this was a long, grueling trip for the travelers but everyone from what I understand really enjoyed the history making experience.”

Tonight’s WWE RAW was taped last week because the RAW crew is currently overseas for WWE’s first live events tour of China. Here are Spoiler results for the show:

The anonymous General Manager announces Sheamus will sit on a throne and watch a series of matches tonight. He’ll get to hand pick his opponent for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. The opponent that impresses Sheamus the most will get the title shot.

* Edge b. R-Truth after hitting the spear. He gets on the mic and tells Truth he’s been beaten by the Rated R center.

* John Cena vs. The Miz is announced for later tonight.

* Chris Jericho b. The Great Khali by submission when Khali tapped in the Walls of Jericho. After the match, Jericho states his case to Sheamus. He tells him not to listen to Edge and choose him.

* WWE Divas Champion Melina b. Jillian Hall to retain the title. Melina got the win after hitting her sunset flip powerbomb. LayCool come up on the big screen and say they’ll be there next week for the 900th episode of Raw.

* Josh Mathews interviews The Miz. He talks about Daniel Bryan and Sheamus getting beat down and how Cena put Team WWE at risk by choosing Bryan over him.

* The Nexus come out. Sheamus greets them but he’s cut off by the anonymous General Manager. They announce the titles ban on The Nexus is over. Wade Barrett says consider our truce over.

* John Cena b. The Miz by count out. The Miz backed down the ramp but Daniel Bryan tossed him back in the ring after the bell ring. Cena got out of the ring and Daniel put a submission hold on him. After the break, The Miz gets slowly up to his feet and leaves the ring only to be attacked by Bryan again and the submission hold reapplied.

Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella b. The Usos w/Tamina when Vladimir makes the pin. Santino locks eyes with Tamina and she blows him a kiss.

* Randy Orton b. John Morrison & Ted DiBiase w/Maryse in a triple threat match. Orton hit a sick RKO on Morrison who was diving off the top rope towards him. After the match, Orton hit an RKO on DiBiase.

* Josh Mathews is backstage with Sheamus. Sheamus says he didn’t need to see the triple threat match and he’s already made his decision.

* Sheamus comes out to the ring. He says despite last week he is still the Celtic Warrior and he will defend the WWE Championship right now instead of at Night of Champions. Sheamus announces Zack Ryder as his opponent.

* WWE Champion Sheamus b. Zack Ryder with a big boot to the face and retains the title. After the match, Sheamus says due to WWE rules and regulations he doesn’t have to defend the title again for 30 days. Wade Barrett comes out and says per his WWE NXT win, he gets a title match. It will be a 6 pack challenge – Sheamus vs. Barrett vs. Y2J vs. Orton vs. Edge vs. Cena. Jericho, Edge, Cena, Orton and Sheamus beat up Barrett then each other with Orton hitting the RKO on Cena last.