Bison Smith's Passing, WWE Contest, Heyman, Trish

– We noted late last night that Bison Smith (a/k/a Mark Smith) died Tuesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico due to heart complications. He was 38 years old. Smith is best known for his appearances with Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan and the International Wrestling Association in Puerto Rico. He also competed for Ring of Honor in 2009. He was scheduled to wrestle this weekend in Puerto Rico for the World Wrestling Council. The promotion announced Tuesday night, "Buffalo Bison Smith has just died in the Carolina Regional Hospital due to heart complications. Our deepest condolences to his family."

– WWE is running a contest where they are giving away a Mustang at this link.

– Paul Heyman's book, The Heyman Hustle, is no longer listed with retailers. At last word, the book had been pushed back to 2012.

– Trish Stratus discusses the WWE 12' video game in an interview with WWE.com.

– The Baptist Press has an article up on Lex Luger and his faith at this link.

– WWE EuroShop is selling a John Cena character finger ring.