Greetings, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all from a BBQ loving, Oklahoma Sooner football fan who is happy to be home as holiday air travel is about as enjoyable as discussing the BCS with JBL.

My suggestion to those of you that have a choice of flying or not this holiday season would be, “Are you nuts?!” Tuesday morning I was at the Toronto airport at 4:30 (that’s 3:30 Oklahoma time) and the place was an insane asylum.

It was a worse scene than our pal the Fink OD’ing on chocolate covered pretzels.

How hot was Trish Stratus Monday night when she teamed with Raw’s #1 man John Cena? Trish got the proverbial “Road Warrior” pop when she was introduced to her home town fans. Just curious, but why have some of my most unforgettable moments happened in Oklahoma City, my adopted hometown? Just a coincidence, I’m sure.

Speaking of Monday Night Raw, is any one more topical than Randy Orton these days? RKO has a ton of new ink on his arms, a new faction-in-the-making, and arguably the best finishing maneuver in the WWE. Orton is ultra controversial and his strange popularity cannot be denied.

Friday night Smackdown is wrestling heavy this Friday night on MyNetworkTV which yours truly always considers a good thing.

One thing you will notice this Friday night is that HHH is just a touch “edgy” which might not be the best descriptor but the “Cerebral Assassin” has a nasty, mean streak that he seemingly is having trouble controlling. Perhaps getting cheated out of the WWE Title by Vladimir Kozlov has contributed to “The Game’s” level of consternation.

What do you think that Chavo Guerrero is getting his Aunt Vickie for Christmas this year, a membership to the Coffee of the Month Club? If their relationship continues down its rocky road Chavito might be cut out of the Smackdown General Manager’s will.

If WWE fans start calling Chavo “Gopher” it will not be flattering or well received by the 3rd generation wrestler.

Hurricane Helms is in his first big match since returning from over one year off recovering from neck surgery this Friday night. The North Carolina, MMA aficionado challenges South Carolina native Shelton Benjamin for the United States Title. The U.S. Title has actually only changed hands once in Canada and it was in Toronto on December 18, 1978 when Ricky Steamboat defeated Ric Flair.

Is there a better finishing name than Hurricane’s “Nightmare on Helms' Street?”

BTW the fans in Toronto that enjoyed Friday Night Smackdown, all 17,000+ of them, went crazy for WWE Champion Jeff Hardy which should come as no revelation. I’m just saying.

“They” say (no NOT my pal Stocky Balboa) that the Bella Twins and the Colon Brothers may be becoming “an item.”  Uh oh, wrestling relationships generally spell trouble. Stay tuned.

Why hasn’t THE Brian Kendrick and his large friend/associate Ezekiel Jackson been afforded a tag title opportunity on TV recently against Carlito and Primo?

Has any one done a background check on referee Aaron “Jerry” Mahoney? Does any one under 40 even know who Jerry Mahoney is? Try a Google of Knucklehead Smith.

I hope that Edge and Vickie’s relation ship doesn’t’ collapse like Madonna’s. Although Madonna’s soon to be EX is going to become a very wealthy man soon. If Madonna was 30 years younger, she’s 50, The King would be hot on her trail. Jerry is very hip and can sing all the hits of the Dave Clark Five AND Herman’s Hermits.

Speaking of Edge and his Mrs., are they staying at the “Hotel California” this holiday season as it fits their relationship in that one can check out but can never leave. 

Maryse gets her Diva Title shot at Michelle McCool Friday night and as I have been told by the “World’s Angriest Announcer” (that would be Tazz) the odds are the “blonde will win it.”

MVP’s luck is so bad that he most likely won’t even get a lump of Michael Cole in his stocking this Xmas. If I were MVP, I would spike the Egg Nog, like was done, reportedly, at the WWE.com holiday party, and drown my sorrows.

At least MVP hasn’t fell victim of the Great Khali’s Kiss Cam which is a visual I am already regretting.

Did you know that Ranjin Singh’s sideburns have almost as large a cult following as Lilian Garcia’s boots? That’s what “sources say.”

Umaga is headed back to Smackdown. If the current Governor of Illinois gets impeached he would make a great manager for the Samoan Savage. Hey, it’s merely a suggestion. 

Would G.M. Vickie Guerrero be content to eliminate all the viable competition for Jeff Hardy’s WWE Title except for her beloved husband? You know, the-husband-that-was-caught-red-handed-with-the-wedding-planner-who-now- dances-on-Tuesday-night-ECW-starring- Matt Striker-and Tommy Dreamer as The Beaver? Whew.

Who’s got the inside track on winning the Royal Rumble? What are the odds the winner will come from the Friday Night Smackdown roster? I’m not going with the old philosophy that the biggest men in the bout have the best chance to win it. To win the Rumble it takes skill, luck and a number in the late 20’s. Number 27 has won it more than any other entrant the last I looked.

I just answered a slew of questions on the Q&A section of our website as well as writing a fresh blog at www.jrsbarbq.com. I invite you to check it out.

Enjoy this special time of the year and don’t forget to count your blessings. I am blessed with good health, a wonderful family, and having a job of which any wrestling fan could only dream.

Finally, all I want for Christmas is for Oklahoma to win their last game of the collegiate football season. Is that so much to ask?

Boomer Sooner!
J.R.