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- Jack - 10-11-2002
- Randy Orton had shoulder surgery on Thursday with Dr. Jim Andrews, and will be out three to four months.
- Bob Holly had neck fusion surgery on Thursday with Dr. Lloyd Youngblood, and will be out up to a year.
- Bubba Ray Dudley was knocked out during the TLC match Monday and suffered a concussion. He will not wrestle at live events for the next few weeks. Chris Jericho has his "bell rung" according to Ross in the match, but is fine.
- Tommy Dreamer has had lower back pain, and will rest a few weeks before returning to work. Dreamer is getting married tomorrow.
- Rey Mysterio's knee may require a scope in December when the talent gets their break.
- Rhyno is still looking for a December return, but will not be rushed back.
- Kanyon has been doing light ring work, and will head to OVW after getting a doctor's release. Ross said he does not expect him back on WWE TV until December at the earliest. Maven will also head to OVW when he is cleared by his doctor.
- He put over this week's Raw, saying is was a "unique broadcast". He is looking forward to Raw in Montreal this week.
- Bradshaw's golf tournament will be next Friday and Saturday in Athens, Texas to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Several WWE stars will be involved. He will be doing PR work while his biceps heals. Ross, Bradshaw and Mark Henry (who is rehabbing his ankle) will attend the OU-UT football game.
- There will be interpromotional matches on the shows this weekend. Billy, Chuck & Kurt Angle will be on Raw shows, while Chris Jericho, Lance Storm, and Christian will be on Smackdown events in Canada.
- He put over the potential of Batista on Raw, and he will be on Raw events this weekend, along with Charlie Haas and Rodney Begnaud (Redd Dog). He also praised the potential of Mark Jindrak, who is returning from knee problems.
- Terri will be at Spooky World in Massachusetts to sign autographs, and Kane will be there next week. Torrie Wilson is in Toronto doing media work for Smackdown.
- Ross put over the potential of the Ron Simmons & D-Von as a tag team.
- Chris Benoit and Lance Storm have been in Calgary and Edmonton, respectively, promoting the upcoming shows.
- Triple H will be on the broadcast team for the Mr. Olympia competition next Saturday in Las Vegas.
- He put over Tough Enough 3, and praised the efforts John Gaburick and his crew.
- The Smackdown crew will be heading to Europe for shows in Finland and England, including a PPV from Manchester, which will be Brock Lesnar's first for Sky Box Office.
- Little Guido has signed a contract with WWE, and will be on the Smackdown roster. Spanky will also be joining Smackdown after his next tour of Japan for Zero-One.
- Mike Awesome will be joining All Japan Pro Wrestling. Ross said they are encouraging Shawn Stasiak to go to Japan.
- Ross finally finished his next cookbook, which will be out in May 2003.
- Ross talked about this week's Blindfold match reminding him of Dick Murdoch vs. Killer Karl Kox. Ross once refereed those two during their rivalry in the old Mid-South territory.
- Ross talked about how great it was to see Al Snow on Raw this week. Bill DeMott will go on Smackdown. Ivory, after doing promotional work, will probably end up on Raw.
- He praised Albert's progress.
-He talked to Bobby Heenan this week, and praised his book. He also put over the Divas Undressed magazine.
- Jerry Lawler's book will be out in December. Hulk Hogan's will be out in November, and Hogan has scheduled appearances to promote his book.
- Ross ending the report talking about his BBQ sauce, the Sooners, and his Root Canal.
- JerseyThunder - 10-12-2002
Quote:Triple H will be on the broadcast team for the Mr. Olympia competition next Saturday in Las Vegas
Can you say overexposure?
- GonzoStyle - 10-12-2002
Quote:- Rhyno is still looking for a December return, but will not be rushed back.
Thank god!!!!!
- JerseyThunder - 10-12-2002
Quote:Bill DeMott will go on Smackdown
He should've stuck with his stage name.
- GonzoStyle - 10-12-2002
You shoulda stuck with TFEC.
- JerseyThunder - 10-13-2002
Shhhhhhhh!