WWE News and Notes from the Ross Report
Submitted by Mr. Tito on Friday, November 15, 2002 at 3:10 PM EST





Ross talked about the Elimination Chamber, hinting that the odds of Triple H winning were small and that Kane, Booker T, Chris Jericho, and Rob Van Dam "seem to be ready to go to the next level".

Despite Brock Lesnar's rib injury, he's looking foward to his match at Survivor Series. Also, he never complained about the rib injury, despite hurting very much.

Ross feels that the ladies, Trish Stratus and Victoria will "raise the bar" this Sunday to put on a great performance.

Ross pointed out that Michael Cole and Tazz kept putting over the Ohio State Buckeyes as being #1 at Smackdown in Columbus in honor of Jim Ross, a big Oklahoma fan.

Kurt Angle and his wife should be expecting their first baby, a girl, before Thanksgiving.

The WWE and Nathan Jones are under a VERBAL agreement right now.

Gail Kim, a developmental signee, will begin her WWE duties in December once her visa problems get worked out.

Ross said the following: "I'm still waiting to see who RAW gets in the Big Show trade."

Ross pointed out that this time of year is the wrestlers' favorite time of the year, given that the holiday season gives them extra days off from the tough road schedule.

WWE Super Tuesday will have a replay on TNN at 9 pm this Saturday, giving the WWE a 3-hour block heading into Survivor Series for Saturday night.

No decision has been made yet regarding Earnest Miller. Ross said the following about rumors of the Cat getting a tryout because of his relationship with Eric Bischoff: "By the way, if Ernest makes it here, he will make it because of his ability, not who he knows, as has been reported elsewhere on the Internet."

Kanyon looked good on the TV events this week (I agree, I saw him wrestle a dark match at the Smackdown tapings) and he should be returning to WWE television by the beginning of this year. It's assumed that he'll be on Smackdown.

Several OVW talents will be provided with opportunities to be a part of RAW or Smackdown very soon. Ross feels that several are ready and can contribute immediately.

Ross feels that the males on Tough Enough 3 have very good chances of winning the show, while he doesn't know about the females.

INJURY UPDATE!

Lesnar should be receiving some time off after Survivor Series to heal his rib injury.

Ivory received several stitches in her top lip after Monday Night RAW.

The Big Show only cut his arm on Smackdown, and X-rays were negative when looking for a broken arm.

Shawn Michaels has been having problems with his right knee and was examined by Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday. It was said to be an old injury and exercises were prescribed to strengthen his knee.

The Big Bossman recently tore his rotator cuff in OVW and had surgery to repair this on Thursday.

Rey Mysterio will have knee surgery on December 5th to repair what has been a very sore knee for him ever since his WWE comeback.

Mark Henry's ankle scope was a success and he'll return to action in 4 to 6 weeks.

Billy Gunn is still suffering from numbness in his hand while trying to regain some strength in his shoulder. He'll be re-examined in early December about this.

Tommy Dreamer and Justin Credible butted heads on Monday, but they are both said to be fine.

[ Credit: Jim Ross @ WWE.com ]

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