Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
» WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat has been working in WWE developmental as a trainer this past week. WWE is still looking for another trainer to work at FCW. Dennis Condrey of Midnight Express fame worked a tryout as a trainer recently but word is that he wasn’t hired.
» As noted earlier here on the website, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase underwent emergency neck surgery on Monday to free a disc pressing against a nerve that was causing him severe pain in his right shoulder and arm. A neck operation in 1993 led to his retirement as an active wrestler, as two discs were removed. The WWE Hall of Famer still hopes to make a personal appearance scheduled this coming weekend in Philadelphia.
» The Undertaker underwent surgery this past week on his damaged orbital bone. As we reported earlier this week, the Undertaker is expected to be off television until SummerSlam. When he returns, there are plans for a program with World Heavyweight champion Jack Swagger – a sign that Swagger’s title is safe for now.
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