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LATEST UPDATES ON RICKY STEAMBOAT

WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat is currently listed in stable condition in Tampa, Florida where he's being held for what is believed to be a brain aneurysm.  Steamboat underwent a surgical procedure to determine the severity of the aneurysm yesterday and there is no timetable for when he will be released from the hospital. I was told it's likely going to be a long process. 

Steamboat was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday evening after experiencing severe pain in his neck and shoulders.  Steamboat lives in Charlotte, NC but was in Tampa for WWE developmental training work.

Steamboat's son Richie, currently a WWE developmental talent, wrote last night via twitter, "Keep my dad in your thoughts & prayers. The issues are worse than expected but he could be worse. God will help him through it!!!"

While thus far WWE has stated the "medical issue" (they have not publicly confirmed the aneurysm) was unrelated to the angle on Monday where Steamboat was beaten by the Nexus, there is at least some concern within the company that the angle and the medical problems might be related.  I wouldn't go so far as to say there's heat on the Nexus crew but there's certainly unhappiness about this turn of events.

WWE has not released any additional statement or information on Steamboat's condition.  The company released a DVD about Steamboat's career this past Tuesday.

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