WWE Smackdown tapings in Houston (correspondents needed), Dot Net audio note, WWE San Antonio return date and pre-sale password, NJPW tryout in USA, Mickie James appearing for Dory Funk Jr., AWA on ESPN Classic

By Chris Shore

-WWE Smackdown will be taped tonight in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center. The only match that is known is Cody Rhodes vs. Sin Cara, plus Chris Jericho will host The Highlight Reel with Dolph Ziggler as his guest. We are still looking for correspondents for the show. If you are going and can help us out, please email Jason Powell at dotnetjason@gmail.com.

-Dot Net Members are listening to Jason Powell's 68-minute audio review of Monday's WWE Raw show that was recorded last night. Join us on the ad-free version of the website by signing up for membership now via Prowrestling.net/amember/signup.php.

-WWE will return to San Antonio for a Smackdown TV taping on January 15. The pre-sale password for the event is CHAMP. [Thanks to Dot Net reader Kristina Scott.]

-New Japan Pro Wrestling will be holding a tryout in Sacramento, Calif. on Saturday, August 25. The event is hosted by the SWF Wrestling promotion and will be watched bu NJPW management. Rocky Romero will be holding the clinic, which as a $200 fee. You can get more details at http://www.sacramentowrestling.com/?p=4080.

-TNA Knockout Mickie James will be appearing at wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr.'s promotion in Ocala, Fla. this Saturday, August 11. James is listed in a triple threat for the women's championship against The Claw and Hollywood Heather. You can get more details at http://www.dory-funk.com/.

-The following matches are listed for the A.W.A. on ESPN Classic tonight at 11:00 p.m. CT: Tommy Jammer vs. Gust; Jonnie Stewart vs. Spike Jones; Sgt. Slaughter vs. Burton; Destruction Crew vs. Carlson & Bennett; The Trooper vs. WT Jones; Candi Divine vs. Mag. Mimi (Women's Title Match).