Howdy to all from Norman, Oklahoma home of J.R.'s Family BBQ Restaurant and the best BBQ Sauces and custom made, 97% Fat Free Beef Jerky in the land.

Your many, many kind emails of encouragment are greatly appreciated and sure uplift my spirts during these challenging times with Bells palsy #3. I know that I will be better soon and back in the mix in WWE so it's simply a matter of when and not if.

As I mentioned on www.jrsbarbq.com earlier in the week, I enjoyed "Bragging Rights" especially the 60 Minute Iron Man Match which I would have loved to have been a part of the broadcast team. John Cena and Randy Orton raised their game in a tough and challenging environment by battling for one hour that was both compelling and physical. My black hat is off to both men.

It seems as if the announce team on Raw were really taking the Smackdown upset victory over Raw at Bragging Rights hard on Monday night. As the King has said for years, "one can't grieve forever." For my friends Michael Cole and the King to move on and get over it would be one suggestion. I'm just saying. 

Big night for Kofi Kingston on Monday especially when he defaced Randy Orton's gift from RKO's cronies. Kofi stepped up Monday and I'm anxious to see where this takes the talented Kingston. Now, just where is this talented, young man from, again?

Interesting dynamic between U.S. Champion The Miz and native Oklahoman Jack Swagger. Both are talented albeit arrogant dudes and I, personally, don't care if they beat each other like Government Mules or not. Have at it boys! All over the affection of a woman (Eve) which is dangerous ground for a grappler to tread.  

Smart move by Raw getting the services of Sheamus but it's too bad the lad doesn't have a "behind name." That's as in a front name and a behind name....never mind. Talented cat who can be physical and does have a mean streak. Former rugby player in Ireland. I really like his "up side" and look for Sheamus to be a star on Monday nights....a "vintage" star.

Yoshi Tatsu is a skilled, young athlete on ECW but Yoshi, like 'Ol J.R., needs to work on his English. Yoshi can also be more physical than we have seen him which I attribute to just being young and inexperienced. Don't get me wrong, I like Yoshi Tatsu and feel he is a perfect fit for now on ECW.

I largely watch ECW for two reasons, ECW Champ Christian and the vastly underrated William Regal.  

Congrats to Bryon Saxton for getting the nod to join Josh Mathews on ECW's broadcast team.

Matt Striker will join Todd Grisham on Friday Night Smackdown on MyNetworkTV beginning this Friday night. I feel confident that Todd and Matt will mesh well together and may become the new "it" duo re: WWE TV broadcast teams. I, for one, wish them well. TV producers like youth and look and both these young men have those bases covered plus they are both hard working people. I applaud the WWE TV honchos on this decision. Nice move.

Let's see....what do I like best about the Abraham Washington Show? Oh, that's easy....WWE HOF'er Tony Atlas Ed McMahon-esque laughter. Yes, I'm easily amused at this stage of my life. :)

Hey, check out my feature on the Spoiler on WWEClassics.com which is available now. The Spoiler was arguably one of the greatest masked men in wrestling history and could tell a compelling story even with his face covered up. Old school fans of the biz will remember the late Don Jardine and new fans should get to know him and his in ring work.

We are still selling some great packages from www.jrsbarbq.comthat include FREE SHIPPING to many areas of the United States. We have specials on our Beef Jerky and both our Original and our Hot BBQ Sauces not to mention the popular Chipolte Ketchup. We have 3 packs, 6 packs and cases prices all with FREE SHIPPING. Plus we have FREE, bonus gifts such as autographed photos and koozies. I just wrote a new blog over there, too, plus we answer your Q&A's throughout the week.

How can you not watch Ozzie Osbourne in front of a live audience next Monday on Raw? "The Prince of Darkness" could provide us with some memorable TV. "SHARON!!!"

The march to Survivor Series is in process and I hope that I'm back in action for that November classic. Time will tell and I'll be watching Friday Night Smackdown along with the rest of the WWE Universe this week to see where the "blue team' heads especially as it relates to World Title still held by the Undertaker.

Be well every one and count your blessings. Thanks again for keeping me in your prayers. I am battling my way through this bump in the road and won't quit the fight.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R. 

www.jrsbarbq.com