Ross Report Recap: Lots of injury updates, Tough Enough 2 notes, more Submitted by William Martinez on Friday, November 30, 2001 at 7:44 PM EST
Edge has been having problems with the patella tendon in his left knee as of late which is leading doctors to think that he has some patella tendonitis as well as a mild knee sprain. He will be wearing a knee brace for a bit but luckily, surgery is not required. He will undergo physical therapy.
Randy Orton has a slight shoulder separation and results from a recent MRI tested negative for a tear. He will be back in action in a few weeks.
Stacy Keibler suffered a bruise on her hip at a house show last Sunday but will work through it.
Mike Awesome will undergo surgery on December 14th for his torn ACL. Recovery time is four to six months.
Nothing new to report on Scotty Too Hotty's neck after his meeting with Dr. Youngblood. He is doing therapy three times a week and may use a home-traction unit. He will eventually need surgery but not in the near future.
William Regal underwent a CAT Scan for his nose bleeds and it was discovered that he will need surgery in a few weeks which will keep him out for three weeks.
Shawn Stasiak underwent an MRI on Tuesday which revealed that he needs to have his bursa sac removed. The surgery will take place on Tuesday and he will be out until the end of the year.
Hugh Morrus is suffering from rotator cuff tendonitis as well as a small tear at the back of his rotator cuff. He will not need surgery but will be doing rehab as well as adjusting his weight-training program.
After attending the Yokozuna Memorial Show, Rikishi will be headed to the HWA for the next few weeks.
Booker T suffered a mild concussion after getting hit in the head with a chair by Rob Van Dam at a recent house show. He is improving and should be ready to go this weekend.
Test is suffering from muscle spams in his back but doctors think it isn't serious and he will work through it.
X-pac visited his surgeon who told him that no new damage was done to his neck, but rather he just aggravated an old injury. He will return in a few weeks.
Taka Michinolu remains in Japan but will return to his home in Puerto Rico soon. He remains out for four to six months after having shoulder surgery.
Kanyon is undergoing physical therapy and remains out for four to six months.
Rhyno remains in a neck brace and will visit his doctor in two or three months. He is still expected out at least six months.
Due to tendonitis in his elbow, Crash Holly has been unbooked from this weekend's house shows.
Triple H continues to rehab for an estimated January return.
Chris Benoit continues to rehab and should return at around Wrestlemania.
Hardcore Holly is taking care of his arm as he is working on Tough Enough 2.
Eric Angle will visit his doctor on December 12th for an evaluation on his arm.
Reno recently needed stitches to his head but won't miss any time.
Russ Haas is doing well and is doing cardio three times a week. He will visit his doctor on Wednesday.
Johnny the Bull will be evaluated on December 14th for his broken thumb but has been cleared to work with a small cast on.
Things are said to be going well with the filming of Tough Enough 2.
The Big Show, Edge, The Dudley Boyz and Chris Jericho are slated to be guests on the series.
Sharmell Sullivan will most likely continue to be used as an announcer on Smackdown as she trains in OVW.
D'Lo Brown is down to 240 pounds since being off WWF TV.
Lisa Marie Varon, aka Victoria, is said to be as ready as anyone in the developmental territories.
Other matches for Vengeance will be added to the card.
