Ross report - 8/17/02

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- Most of the WWE superstars who participated in the recent Australian tour will not be working this weekend so that they can rest.

- Chris Jericho's band, Fozzy, will be playing live this Monday on Raw.

- Ross hopes to sit down with Bret Hart once he has recovered from his stroke to "renew" their relationship.

- Hulk Hogan's book is due out in November and only the finishing touches remain on it.

- Jerry Lawler is also coming out with a book and it should be released either late this year or early next year.

- Lawler and JR will share commentating duties with Michael Cole and Tazz at Summerslam.

- Booker T is preparing to do another Hungry Man commercial. Trish Stratus and Bubba Ray Dudley are also doing another Stacker 2 spot.

- Fit Finlay has been working with the women wrestlers and Dean Malenko has been working with the cruiserweights.

- The Big Valbowski will meet with Dr. Youngblood this weekend to have his neck condition checked out.

- Kanyon should return in a few weeks.

- Torrie Wilson is headed to the U.K. on Aug. 27-31 for promotional work.

- Nothing new on Goldberg, although Ross hopes to talk with him soon. JR also thinks that Goldberg is interested in WWE.

- Dawn Marie is working on improving her in-ring skills, while Molly is working on her interview skills.

- Batista looks like hw will be headed for a face turn.