Based on the fast national numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research, last night's Friday Night Smackdown scored a 2.8 broadcast rating.

As of the time of this writing we do not have an update on Rey Mysterio. I was told that he was scheduled for surgery yesterday afternoon but that WWE was saying that his surgery was to take place today due to storyline purposes on him appearing on SmackDown. We’ll post an update as soon as we get it.

World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following to local fans in the Los Angeles area: Dear WWE Fan Nation Member: WWE will be holding a special WrestleMania XXIV press conference on Monday, February 25 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and all WWE Fans are invited to attend. Join WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WBC Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather, Big Show, Triple H, John Cena, WWE Champion Randy Orton, Undertaker, World Heavyweight Champion Edge, Maria and Candice Michelle. What: Press Conference with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WBC Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather, Big Show, Rey Mysterio, Triple H, John Cena, WWE Champion Randy Orton, Undertaker, World Heavyweight Champion Edge, Maria, and Candice Michelle. When: Monday, February 25, 2008 at 12 Noon. Where: Staples Center Figueroa Entrance. WrestleMania XXIV comes your way Sunday, March 30, live from the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL, exclusively on pay per view.