Rumor Roundup (Sept. 2, 2017): Samoa Joe injury, Mae Young Classic plans, Rusev, more!

Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill.

Important reminder: Rumors are just that -- rumors. None of this has been confirmed as legitimate news or fact, it's just circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.

Rumors for the Day:

• PW Insider is reporting Samoa Joe was seen in Birmingham, Alabama earlier this week for treatment on his knee and his updated recovery time is 4-to-6 weeks.
• Beth Phoenix and Madusa will be at the Mae Young Classic Finals, per PW Insider, but WWE has pulled a planned documentary on Madusa that was set to air. She also apparently filmed material for the shows that have already aired but none of it has been used.
• Rusev did leave the country recently but the word is that was so he and Lana could film material for Total Divas.
• According to the Observer, current plans call for the UK show to begin before the end of 2017.
• The Observer is reporting Dr. Wagner Jr. was paid 4.5 million pesos (roughly 255K dollars) to lose his mask at TripleMania.

If you have heard of any interesting rumors that you'd like to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Just remember they are rumors and not confirmed as fact, so please take them as such. Have fun with it.