Batista Injury Note, Santino, Miz, RAW, SD! Sets Record, More

Representatives of Batista released the following statement on the forum of his official website (www.Demon-Wrestling.com}: “Dave has started going to the gym and is able to do some light training that doesn’t put any stress or strain on his hamstring. Right now its just more rehab and the long wait to be able to train!”

The Miz, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase and Santino Marella were announced as participants of the Royal Rumble during last night’s Raw. Thirteen participants have been announced so far.

Next Monday’s Raw in Chicago is being presented by Domino’s Pizza.

Last Friday’s broadcast of SmackDown was the most watched program in the illustrious history of MyNetworkTV with 3.9 million viewers. The show also matched the network’s all-time highest rating with a 2.2 share among household audiences.

Greg Gagne, Jumping Jim Brunzell and Buck Zumhofe have opened up a wrestling school. You can get more information on the school at http://www.gagnewrestlingacademy.com/

The Biography Channel will be re-airing several boxing, MMA and wrestling related biographies tomorrow and Thursday. Here is the lineup:

* Wednesday January 14th:
[8AM ET]: Oscar de La Hoya
[9AM ET]: Mike Tyson
[10AM ET]: Mickey Rourke
[8PM ET]: Randy Couture
[9PM ET]: Hulk Hogan
[10PM ET]: Andre the Giant

* Thursday January 15th:
[12AM ET]: Randy Couture
[1AM ET]: Hulk Hogan
[2AM ET] Andre the Giant
[4AM ET]: Mickey Rourke

WWE releases a total of 7 TALENTS (so far) – full updated list w/ new names!