1. When, where and how will Bret Hart extract retribution out of Mr. McMahon? You gotta "know" it's coming.

2. What motivated Batista to get involved in the “Hit Man”-McMahon business? Has The Animal made a deal with "Satan?" What's in this for "Big Dave?"

3. How smart was Edge NOT playing his hand regarding who he will or will not face at WrestleMania after winning the Royal Rumble match? I wonder if The Rated-R Superstar plays Texas Hold 'Em, which is one of my favorite past times. I'm a Doyle Brunson man myself. BTW ... Edge is a devotee of J.R.'s Chipotle Ketchup.

4. Who would have predicted the amazing success that Chris Jericho's band Fozzy is having with the release of their newest and best CD? Likely Jericho himself, who Edge made a beeline for in the Rumble Match.

5. How great was the timely, Jack Brisco tribute that WWE did for the Hall of Famer Monday night just a few hours after my dear friend passed away? I wish Jerry Lawler would have spoken to the fact that King and Jack had some tremendous bouts in Memphis for the NWA World Title back in the ‘70s.

6. Is there a more physically, ugly match than the Elimination Chamber? It's a big risk to one's career.

7. NASCAR's Carl Edwards is hosting Raw this week and did you know that Edwards is pals with John Cena who's also a "car guy"? Edwards is an athletic guy who could possibly be provoked into a "vintage," physical situation.

8. Is anyone else concerned about Shawn Michaels’ "obsession" with facing The Undertaker in "THE Rematch" at WrestleMania, and to what lengths will HBK go to facilitate this "magnificent obsession?" Shawn is an avid hunter (and JR's Beef Jerky fan) but The Deadman is without question HBK's most dangerous prey. Will somehow trying to make sure that this match happens be Shawn Michaels' "last hunt"?

9. How will the Original ECW be remembered by long time fans of the brand? I will remember it respectfully and fondly. My pal Joey Styles was the only voice ECW ever had which is a significant distinction. I always check out ECW content on WWE 24/7 On Demand and via WWEClassics.com.

10. Who's going to win the Super Bowl this Sunday in Miami? My instincts/head say the Colts and Peyton Manning win big. However, my heart and my pick are the Saints in a close one. New Orleans, after Katrina, deserves it. Plus, there are too many former Oklahoma Sooners and J.R.'s BBQ customers playing for New Orleans to root against them.

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Does the luck of the draw have more to do with winning the Rumble match than some Superstars want to admit? Trust me…unless one is Pet Coon goofy no one wants to draw a single digit number even though I know that a handful of men have gone essentially coast to coast in this match.   

Did you know that ‘Ol J.R. broadcast the very first NFL game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta? Atlanta’s Phillips Arena is sold out for this Sunday’s Rumble but rumblings about something bigger coming to Hotlanta are floating around.

Will DX “always be friends” after this Sunday’s Rumble match? Long term and lasting friendships in WWE are challenging especially when highly competitive and motivated individuals have the same agenda. If there’s a break up who gets custody of Hornswoggle? I say give guardianship to “Uncle Fink.”

Is Sheamus still so early in his WWE Title reign that perhaps RKO is taking the Irishman for granted on Sunday? Does the enigmatic and controversial Orton think winning the WWE Title is a “gimme” in Atlanta? I think Sheamus retains.

Has Rey Mysterio’s chances of winning the World Title against the Undertaker been discarded like inferior BBQ Sauce? Yes, Mysterio is the underdog and by all rights perhaps shouldn’t win the match. But something tells me as sure as I love J.R.’s Hot BBQ Sauce that the Royal Rumble Sunday is going to be one full of unforeseen happenings and a PPV that none of us will soon forget. Can Rey theoretically defeat the Deadman? Heck, yeah.

Who do I want to win the Royal Rumble match? That’s an easy one this year. I desperately want to see an encore presentation of the Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels at WM26 in the desert so I’m hanging my black hat on HBK winning the Rumble match come Sunday. Odds are that Shawn won’t win this grueling contest but he has before and a win here would not only give us a magnificent WM26 main event but would more than solidify Shawn Michaels, magnificent Hall of Fame Career.

Can WWE medical staff do any thing for Maryse and her seemingly uncontrollable head snapping which is somewhat reminiscent of Demi Moore’s character in the film “Striptease?” I’m not complaining, I’m just asking. Not even an old Okie is silly enough to anger Maryse after she slapped Dule Hill in the ear Monday night.

Has U.S. Champion Miz bitten off more than he can chew with the likes of MVP and Jack Swagger, among others, including Kofi Kingston? Not with those giant teeth the talented Miz possesses. I’ve played with dominoes that are smaller. Seriously, what if Miz wins the Rumble match? How would that impact the WWE landscape for a relative newcomer to jump to the front of the line? Miz winning the Rumble is almost as scary as Rush Limbaugh hosting the Miss America pageant but not as scary as seeing Rush lounging at a Vegas pool in a Speedo.

Will WWE HOF’er Jerry Lawler renew his friendship with this week’s Raw Guest Host William “Call me Bill” Shatner? The host of the entertaining “Raw Nerve” program is a good dude and really funny from my experience meeting him in 2007 when he inducted Jerry into the WWE Hall of Fame in Detroit. Shatner should recruit Mr. McMahon to guest on “Raw Nerve” some day. Is Shatner still “King of the Trekkies?” Ah, Vintage.

Speaking of the beloved Chairman of WWE, will the dapper McMahon be able to walk out of Monday night Raw this week after being confronted by Bret “Hitman” Hart? It didn’t take Hitman long to accept the Chairman’s invite so one could assume that Bret is EXTREMELY anxious to go face to face in the ring with WWE’s most powerful entity. Loved John Cena’s passion when he addressed his Boss Monday night.

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What a huge weekend for WWE as the Royal Rumble in Atlanta will be special and officially kicks off the unpredictable road to Wrestlemania 26. I will miss not being a part of one of my favorite, all time events but I won’t miss a minute of it on PPV. I have my sights set on returning to WWE in time to be a part of WM26 and in the mean time will watch all the WWE events just like the fan that I am.

Be well everybody and always count your blessings.

Boomer Sooner!
J.R.

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Much like my everyday life I have more questions than answers. They run the gambit in WWE & beyond so here goes:

What is Mr. McMahon most apprehensive of, the potential beating that he may receive from Bret “Hit Man” Hart or admitting to his beloved WWE Universe that The Chairman either feels badly for his actions or that he actually fears the “Hit Man?” Everyone has to eventually face their fears and apprehensions and some day McMahon will as well as it relates to Bret Hart.

Has the Undertaker made it feasible for HBK-‘Taker 2 at WrestleMania by demanding that Shawn win the Rumble match to get The Deadman in the Desert? This might be Undertaker’s greatest mind game of his dark career.

If Bobby “The Brain” Heenan had a wrestling manager’s school would actor Jon Heder be the odds-on favorite to be class valedictorian? As Tony Garea would say, “back in my day,” Heder would be the kind of classmate that would be taped up like a mummy and placed in his locker.

Does Don Johnson look great or what especially considering that he was married to livewire Melanie Griffith not once but twice?!

Has any single Superstar in WWE evolved so quickly and significantly than The Miz? Miz may be an arrogant, overbearing jerk, or not, but he has become a “player” on Monday Night Raw. Miz and HBK rocked the five-man tag team main event Monday night when they were in the ring together.

Do you think that CM Punk has read many books RE: Jim Jones or on the country of Guyana? Punk’s got a great message but lousy lyrics to his personal music, i.e. Punk’s too preachy and he’s not even referencing religion. I am impressed with the transformation of Luke Gallows. 

Did you know that Batista and Rey Mysterio set a Friday Night SmackDown TV ratings record last week on MyNetworkTV? Give a little credit to Grisham and Striker who are like having TWO Ryan Seacrests on one show. WWE’s missing an opportunity on a hair gel deal for those two lads.

Will The Rock and Coach dance the Charleston one more time? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson visits ESPN on Thursday, Jan. 21, and my sources tell me that the “Great One” will likely look up Jonathan Coachman who is now a news reader on ESPN News. Remember when Rock “encouraged” Coach to dance the Charleston one night on Monday Night Raw? Rock’s latest film, The Tooth Fairy, is in theaters this Friday.   

Could Triple H have made it clearer what his intensions are going to be in the Royal Rumble match in Atlanta in a little more than a week? It is every man for himself and those that need “back-up” or a “buddy” should not be in the match that will send one man to the main event at WrestleMania. That’s prestigious AND lucrative. 

Can Randy Orton beat Sheamus and regain the WWE Title at the Rumble PPV? Yep. However, will Sheamus prevail? TBD but my guess is that Sheamus surprises us with how well he matches up with Orton. I’m anxious to see this match that really feels “fresh.”
 
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1. Is Ezekiel Jackson going to be the next ECW Champion after winning the Homecoming Finals Tournament Tuesday Night on SyFy? Without question Big Zeke is a "beast" and could be described as a cross between Sonny Liston and Ray Lewis. For you kids out there, do an Internet search on who Sonny Liston is. Trust me; he was a bad dude in his day. Lewis, No. 52 of the Baltimore Ravens, is a headhunter. One consolation perhaps for ECW Champ Christian is that he likely has a bright future in the broadcast booth based on what I've heard.

2. Did Randy Orton seem particularly edgy Monday night on Raw, and if so, is it because of lingering problems within Legacy? Or, as I asked last week, is Legacy taking us all for a ride?

3. Have you seen the Dr. Death photos in the alumni section of WWE.com? Really classy stuff by the WWE.com crew. The one photo that yours truly is in w/ my late friend was when I was coming off of a bout of Bells palsy as evidenced by my right eye. That's when my modeling career went south.

4.  What is Chris Jericho's favorite soup?  I ask only because that's what I assume the ubiquitous Jericho is eating this week after that righteous right hand of “Iron Mike” Tyson Monday night on Raw from Minneapolis.

5. Who will be included this year in the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame class? Tickets for this amazing event become available this Saturday for the annual affair the night before WrestleMania XXVI in Phoenix.

6. The Royal Rumble is amazingly only a few weeks away, but did you know that the Rumble match concept was created by WWE HOF'er Pat Patterson? Pat went "banana" coming up with this concept that has stood the test of time and is one of my favorite WWE events. For a broadcaster, the 60-minute affair is as challenging as any that one will call all year. BTW can you name the multiple Royal Rumble match winners?

7.  Is my fellow Okie Jack Swagger in a "sophomore slump" or did he merely get out-smarted by Santino Marella on Monday night?

8.  Have you spent any time recently watching WWE Classics On Demand? WWE Classics on Demand is always amazing, but the Top 10 Matches of the Decade are off the chart. I was up until 3 a.m. recently watching this production and it was so good that I couldn't turn off the TV. I had forgotten how physical and compelling the "Three Stages of Hell" match was pitting Triple H vs. “Stone Cold.” Wow! I do remember broadcasting this match which came less than 24 hours after broadcasting an XFL football game the night before, in the sleet, in Chicago. It was a short night with flying in from the Windy City to Sin City and then getting a "nap" before heading to the Thomas and Mack Center to do my "day job."

9.  Will The Undertaker accept Shawn Michaels' challenge to compete at WrestleMania by HBK's self-imposed deadline of this Monday on Raw from Knoxville, Tenn.? Perhaps more importantly, can you ever remember The Deadman turning down any challenge? What is Shawn's actual agenda with this seemingly, career-shortening mandate? Is it simply about being "Mr. WrestleMania" and being the man who ends Undertaker's amazing streak of 17-0 at 'Mania's? Or is there more to this story than we all know? BTW a small suggestion for those attending the Raw event Monday night in Knoxville, go easy on the Lane Kiffin material or signs. Vol football fans are fuming that their coach high-tailed it out of town this week.

10. Why were Mr. McMahon's comments regarding Bret "Hit Man" Hart so succinct this week? What does the beloved Chairman have up his sleeve? Will "Hit Man" go quietly into the night? Or will Bret come to Raw uninvited this week? Will McMahon ever forgive Bret for what occurred in November of 1997? Is Bret's "fight" with the most powerful man in sports-entertainment remotely winnable? Many would suggest not. All I can say is "stay tuned."   

I'm headed down to Houston this week as a guest of the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year committee and will attend their prestigious banquet Thursday night where the College Football Coach of the Year will be named.

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Oklahoma City is getting excited for WWE as Monday Night Raw will be in the beautiful Ford Center, home of the NBA’s Oklahoma Thunder, on Monday March 1 with tickets becoming available this Saturday in OKC. I am under the impression that this is my home state's only WWE event of 2010. Who would make a great Raw Guest Host for the OKC event? How about Sooner Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford? Country music mega star Toby Keith? Or Oklahoma State alum and Gazillionaire T. Boone Pickens? What about Oklahoma native and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood? Let's not forget WWE HOF'er Cowboy Bill Watts. Whoever it is will be fine by me and hopefully the house will be packed ... and rocking!

Don't miss Friday Night SmackDown this week on MyNetworkTV when Batista faces Rey Mysterio inside a steel cage to determine the No. 1 contender to The Undertaker's World Championship. The dynamic duo of Todd Grisham and Matt Striker will call the action as usual.

Thanks for checking out our blog and whatever you do, keep The Fink's New York Jets in mind this weekend as they travel to San Diego to take on the red-hot Chargers in the NFL Playoffs. The Jets’ coach, Rex Ryan, is a former Okie and looks to be the kind of guy who wouldn't pass up a nice slab of ribs from J.R.'s Family BBQ if the opportunity ever arose. This weekend I'm going to be a big Jets fan. (FYI, the late Wahoo McDaniel, a HOF-level wrestler, once played linebacker for the Jets.) Be well everyone and always count your blessings.

Boomer Sooner!
J.R.         

Will Chris Jericho somehow defy the rules and attempt to weasel his way back on Raw Monday in Minneapolis? Is Jericho simply being defiant or does Raw provide the WWE stalwart something that no other brand can provide?

What's next for Bret? Will “Hit Man” return to Raw this Monday to seek retribution for the low blow he sustained by Mr. McMahon? If Bret does return to Raw will he come alone? Will McMahon enlist alies?

Why haven't we heard anything from the WWE Chairman since his cheap shot below the beltline against one of McMahon's long-term rivals? One might assume that WWE's most powerful entity would have used his many resources including WWE.com to acknowledge his accomplishments - that is unless the Boss realizes that he made a big mistake.

What impact will Mike Tyson have on Raw this Monday? Tyson's last "friend" in WWE was “Stone Cold” and Austin won't be on Raw as far as I know. Tyson is a unique enigma and how he positions himself to WWE's Chairman will be intriguing.  I'll bet a case of BBQ Sauce, www.jrsbarbq.com, that some one goes down Monday and it could be someone we fans least expect. I wonder if Iron Mike was ever a Bret Hart fan?

What does John Cena and Boise State have in common? They both burst on their respective scenes, scored major upsets, turned heads and went from being considered by some as "one hit wonders" at one point to becoming MAJOR players in thier respective worlds. John saw Boise State in person Monday at the Fiesta Bowl.

What's next for the dynamic Kofi Kingston? Has Kofi moved on from Mr. RKO? Kingston, from Ghana, is a keeper and is poised for a magnificent 2010 if he stays injury-free and can maintain his intensity. Kofi, John Morrison, Drew McIntyre, and Jack Swagger also seem to be getting closer to "greatness."

What's the shelf life of Legacy? Obviously, Legacy is having internal strife. Can Legacy solve what appears to be ego-oriented problems? It feels like something has to give. Or are we all being played by Orton and company?

Can the World Title situation become more crowded or controversial? Batista is a dangerous, hungry Animal and if the renowned Undetaker is caught looking ahead to WrestleMania XXVI and a possible rematch with HBK it could spell problems for the World Champion.

Who will comprise the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame class? Great to see Stu Hart announced unless the beloved Chairman "changes his mind." Stu was a legendary personality, hard-nosed grappler, trainer, promoter, and even played pro football in the CFL.  

Is WWE Champion Sheamus for real? Absolutely! The tough Irishman may have burst on the WWE scene, but he paid many dues long before he signed with WWE. I love Sheamus' toughness, tenacity, and ability to dictate his desired offensive pace. This champion is going to continue to improve and never plays too many of his cards on any one hand. I could easily see Sheamus roll into WrestleMania XXVI with the WWE Title around his waist.

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I will be attending the funeral services of our dear friend Steve "Dr. Death" Williams Friday in Lakewood, Colorado. Please keep Doc's family in your prayers. He was like a family member to me and I thank God that my friend is no longer suffering from the cancer that ravaged his once powerful body
 
Boomer Sooner!
J.R.