J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q

We’re burning daylight Pilgrim so let’s allow business to pick up! Locky- I have never been to the Land Down Under, but look forward to the day that the WWE does a PPV or a Raw from Australia, which I see happening some day. Rob- HHH vs. The Rock had great chemistry and the two had some exceptional bouts over the years. Both were up and coming, both were students of the game, and both were hungry to establish themselves as main event players in the WWE, so the timing of their rivalry was on the money. These two men were two of my finest signees while I was the head of talent relations for the WWE. A few more fortunate hires like this would “cure what ails us” in today’s marketplace. Ogre- Do I think that TNA is following the Green Mile march of WCW? I hope not and haven’t heard of any financial issues within TNA. Time will tell and the key component for them to grow is probably going to be the growth of their PPV biz. In all due respect to TNA, I don’t perceive them as a huge threat to the WWE and that shouldn’t be TNA’s goal any way. When one focuses too much on the perceived competition then one’s eye is taken off the ball, which isn’t good. Johnny/UK- I can’t believe that it has been almost 10 years since Brian Pillman passed away. Wow. I vividly remember Vince McMahon and I flying to Cincy for Brian’s wake and viewing the body was one of the more challenging and emotional things I have ever had to do. It was exactly like attending the services of a family member. I do not know the WWE’s plans regarding commemorating Brian’s passing. Pat- I think essentially any wrestling TV show will heat up if a new face or an under utilized talent or two has the opportunity to “get hot” and get on a roll. The evolution of new stars…new personalities…and new rivalries usually helps any presentation. “New” is the key term here. Willie- I don’t think the WWE wanted to release Marcus Cor Von but his personal/family situation dictated such. Perhaps Marcus will get another opportunity some day with the WWE but taking care of his young family members is much more important than his wrestling career at this time. Hell, at any time. Clinton- Indeed Adrian Peterson is the real deal and the Vikings got themselves a real stud for the forseeable future. I have known AD since his senior year of high school and can only hope and pray that his physical running style will allow him some longevity in the NFL. The kid is a battering ram and likes it that way. The old school cages were very unpopular with the talent as I have explained before. Sam Smythe/USMC- Thanks for checking out our site and more importantly thanks for serving our country. I appreciate the update on actor Treat Williams, even though I am not familiar with him. Bill Myers- Would I replace Jerry Lawler with Tony Schiavone or Randy Savage as my broadcast partner? In all due respect to both Tony and Randy…Hell no! All this manure about King needing to be more edgy and more Ventura or JBL-like is such old news. If wrestling broadcasters have to be the Battling Bickersons all the time it seems to be somewhat predictable, but that’s just an opinion. Can J.R. and the King verbally spar more, sure, and perhaps we will in the future. I like what we currently do, but I can also see that our style might not be for everyone. I don’t know how many more years we will have to work together but I can’t think of any one I would rather be partners with than Jerry Lawler. Violet 99- I always heard that Hulk’s black eye at WM9 was a result of a jet ski accident and not a right hand from Randy Savage. Deyerowitz-Would a Hulk-Austin Cage match draw at a PPV? Of course it would, if built properly. But as Austin has said multiple times on radio interviews while promoting “The Condemned” DVD release, the match isn’t going to happen. Between Steve’s neck condition, the apparent clash of each wrestlers style and the simple matter that Austin doesn’t want to do the match and be less than 100% in his view, this match simply isn’t going to happen. Let’s unsaddle this broken down subject matter and put it out to pasture along with the worn out question on whether the Rock is coming back to the ring. He’s not. Next. Jackie- I don’t even know who in the hell Treat Williams is, much less if he is ever going to appear on WWE TV. Can Treat wrestle? Does he belong in the ring? Mighty Mercury- I must have missed or forgotten Nacho Libre on ECW TV. Bob Becker- Glad you enjoyed being in Milwaukee last Monday. The crowd had some really good moments with their enthusiasm and noise. That is a huge factor in the success of any TV show. Indeed Ron Simmons is a good man who knows where he came from and always has time for kids and fans in general. dondcook- The Ring of Honor will have a hard time replicating Mid South Wrestling for many reasons. The fact that Mid South ran a weekly territory with highly placed TV clearances on many network affiliates and the skill level of the talent roster will keep the two promotions separate. Nonetheless, I am one who hope ROH continues to do well and continues to develop solid wrestlers. Sean- As far as I know the December PPV Armageddon is still scheduled for Pittsburgh. Calling the Igloo and asking them might be an idea for you. Kim- If Hulk and Savage ever returned together to the WWE I am sure that the term MegaPowers could be used but the term that comes to my mind would be “It’s A Miracle!”. Catherine- Thanks for checking out “J.R.’s Cookbook”. We are selling the heck out of the autographed books here on our site and can ship them any where in the world. I think many fans who visit this site would enjoy the tales of the road, etc. I never knew Savage and Elizabeth well as I got to the WWE in 1993 and missed their amazing run. I always did enjoy their work nonetheless. Billy- I haven’t plugged into the “Suburban Commando” craze but I am inclined to check out the DVD now that you have peeked my curiosity. Was it really that good? Mike- If the current wrestling product causes you so much consternation, I can only suggest you continue to take the hiatus you are currently on until things get back to your liking. Being only 24 you have plenty of time, good Lord willing, to see many changes in the biz. Sean- Probably the last thing I would ever have on my list of things to do would be “wrestling promoter.” Mid South was a great experience but that era and style of wrestling is sadly gone forever to any significant level. Baby sitting under skilled, over paid wrestlers is a job I would not enjoy at this stage of my game, so promoting is not an option for me but selling the hell out of our Bar-B-Q is! My goal to become “The Baron of Bar-B-Q” marches on! Shaun- I do not follow the progress of the young wrestlers in the WWE developmental program closely enough to give you a viable answer to the question as to who is going to be the next big thing, so to speak. Even if I knew, it would not be fair to editorialize in this forum. People get their feelings hurt if they are omitted and I am not in the business of tearing talents down, even if done inadvertently. Bob- I have no idea when the “New Hart Foundation” will debut or on what show or if they will even be called the “New Hart Foundation.” However, and this is simply a guess, I would think Smackdown might be their new home, but that is absolute speculation. Just Andy- If I could call a match that I have never called before what would it be? Hard to pick just one. What about Austin vs. Brody? Taker vs. Andre? HHH vs. Race? HBK vs. Buddy Rogers? The Briscos, Jack and Jerry of course, Cowboy Bill Watts and Danny Hodge vs. The Funks, Dusty Rhodes and Dick Murdoch in my own personal version of the Red River Shootout. Rock vs. Flair? How’s that for starters? Those matches would be awesome in a video game, wouldn’t they? Thanks for checking in with us and for hopefully doing some shopping. Our signed cookbook offer is selling great and they make great gifts. It is not too early to start thinking of the holidays and our products and merchandise make super gift ideas. Keep your feedback coming and don’t be afraid to answer any or the questions posed to me that you see. I am just one man with one opinion and my opinion represents only J.R.’s Family Bar-B-Q and is no better than yours. BOOMER SOONER! J.R.