Update on Triple H and Lesnar, HBK interview, D-Von's status, more Submitted by Sudeep Popat on Monday, November 18, 2002 at 10:06 AM EST
As reported earlier here on LoP, Triple H suffered what appeared to be a throat injury, last night during the Elimination Chamber match at Survivor Series. What is now known is that he was injured when Rob Van Dam gave him the frog splash off the top of one of the chambers. It is believed that Van Dam's shinbone went across HHH's throat. He was having difficulty breathing and talking after the show. There was concern that he may have a crushed larynx, but it is not confirmed yet.
Brock Lesnar has been taken off this weekend's house shows. However, he is scheduled to appear at this Tuesday's SmackDown! tapings. He, most likely, won't take a time off, but work on a lighter schedule. He may even get a re-match with the Big Show at Armageddon.
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Steiner: ‘Just going to do what I do best’ Before Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden, WWE.com caught up with Scott Steiner to discuss his return to World Wrestling Entertainment and much more. http://www.wwe.com/news/headlines/1193254
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Note: The following interview with Shawn Michaels was conducted before he won the World Heavyweight Championship last night at Survivor Series.
This week, Shawn Michaels chatted on the No Holds Barred radio show. Here are the highlights.
He felt like he could really contribute in the chamber match. A main reason he wanted in the match was that it was in Madison Square Garden. He has not been there in 5 years and said the Garden crowd always appreciates hard work.
He put over his match with Razor Ramon at Mania 10 as his favorite. He said the Undertaker was his toughest opponent but he was also the most professional.
He enjoyed his matches with Bret Hart because the two of them could go any style. He regrets the Survivor Series incident with Bret but he and Vince McMahon felt it was best for the company. Vince asked Shawn to do it and Shawn has no regrets as he had to protect his company.
He regrets not being able to give his best effort verses Austin at Wrestlemania due to his ailing back. He said it was Austin's time and he wanted a great match but the back was in terrible pain. His back felt pretty good the first couple of days after Summerslam but actually bothered him a couple of weeks later.
He wants to help the young talent with his time left and then ride off into the sunset.
He put over being a father and wants to be a role model for his son.
As of now, D-Von is scheduled to be a part of the RAW roster, back with Bubba Ray and Spike Dudley. D-Von got cheered last night when he attacked 3 Minute Warning and Rico during their match with Bubba, Spike and Jeff Hardy. Though it's not confirmed yet, D-Von's return to RAW will most likely be explained as a part of the Big Show's trade.
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Nikkan Sports reported in their Sunday print edition paper that Hulk Hogan is negotiating to participate in the 2nd event of the WRESTLE-1 series in 2003.
New Japan are interested in doing a wedding between Joanie Laurer and Sean Waltman at their January 4, 2003 show at the Tokyo Dome.
