UPDATE ON ROY NELSON

 In his blog yesterday, Hall of Famer Jim Ross noted that the rumors of UFC fighter Roy Nelson joining WWE aren’t unfounded. Ross revealed that a rep of Nelson’s had contacted him about a possible WWE stint in the future. “A rep of Roy Nelson casually contacted me about the hard hitting MMA fighter wanting to get in the WWE at some point,” Ross said. “So the rumors of Nelson wanting to jump from MMA to WWE aren’t totally unfounded.

“However, one has to wonder if this isn’t a case of leveraging or posturing to some degree by the big puncher. Roy Nelson might become a star in pro wrestling if he applied himself to it but so many athletes come into the wrestling biz thinking that it’s easy and takes little effort to be good at it. Nothing could be more wrong. For the record, I have not gotten involved in this matter and likely will not.”

RANDY ORTON INJURED?

Randy Orton was asked by a fan on Twitter how bad was he hurt after Monday’s RAW and the attack from Nexus. Orton replied with the following, likely keeping with the storyline:

“my kneecap was partially displaced after the kick from husky. It should be fine after the swellings down. Can barley bend it.”

SMACKDOWN SPOILERS 11/26

* SmackDown opens with Kane talking about Paul Bearer. Edge still has Bearer and won’t give him back.


* Kofi Kingston beat Jack Swagger to qualify for the King of the Ring. Swagger’s Eagle was still there.


* Alberto Del Rio beat Big Show by countout to qualify for KOTR. Del Rio’s personal ring announcer got involved and punched by Show.


* Edge and Paul Bearer segment backstage.


* Drew McIntyre beat MVP to qualify for KOTR.


* Kelly Kelly beat Michelle McCool. Kelly got a nice local reaction. LayCool beat her up after the match but Beth Phoenix returned to make the save.


* Edge came in the stands with Paul Bearer. Kane came out and ran to get Bearer. WWE filmed two endings to this segment, one where Kane comes out and nobody is there and another where the wheelchair is empty.


* Segment with Rosa Mendes, Hornswoggle, Jack Swagger. Rosa cooked Hornswoggle a Thanksgiving turkey.


* Cody Rhodes beat Rey Mysterio to qualify for KOTR. Alberto Del Rio was on commentary and got involved, attacking Rey. This let Cody get the win. Del Rio attacked Rey again after the match.

NEWS ON EARLY ROYAL RUMBLE PLAN

Preliminary creative plans for 2011 include John Cena facing Wade Barrett at the Royal Rumble as well as Barrett facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27.

Based on WWE’s reported plans, it would suggest Barrett wins the WWE Championship at Survivor Series and subsequently loses the belt to Cena at the Royal Rumble, likely setting up Cena vs. Orton for the strap at WrestleMania 27.

Undertaker, however, is in desperate need of shoulder surgery, and there is much concern internally that if he gets it, he won’t be healthy in time for WrestleMania XXVII.

KEVIN NASH COMING BACK?

Following his recent departure from TNA, Kevin Nash posted the following on his Twitter page:

“Vince let me in the Rumble if I win i get taker at mania.If I lose I’ll join the kiss your ass club the next raw…………….DEAL?”

Nash left TNA after both parties failed to agree on terms for a new contract.