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

Good day Mr. Ross! Quick question for you. I was a bit too young to have seen him in his prime, but I remember seeing/reading a lot about Stan "the Lariet" Hansen. I know he spent the last half or more of his career mostly in Japan but did see a match in WCW where he beat Lex Luger for the U.S. title, and a match against Big Van Vader which was one of the most intense and punishing brawls If ever seen. Overall , do you consider him one of the very greatest of all time and how would you rate him in comparison to todays stars? Who do you see out there that reminds you of him ? Do you have any memorable stories involving him? Thanks, Jeremy

JR- What's up with HBK? He has the goods, yet it seems like the WWE is not using him to his potential. It seems as if the WWE is using him to promote other wrestlers, with Randy Orton, Kennedy, John Cena... Is it just me, or is the WWE just "using" him until his contract expires, and then probably consider not re-signing him? Maybe he's going to retire?

JR, I have watched you for many years and have a question for you that's not regarding wrestling or BBQ. I just started my life with Bells Palsy less that 48 hours ago. What difficulties can I expect. I know you have had it. It has amazed me as to how fast this all happened.

J.R., Hope all is good with you. Sorry, my comment is not about HHH. Like yourself, I have been a long time fan of Steve Austin. He is by far one of my all time favorites. Last night on TNA they have managed to copy his character, theme music and all. Keeping in mind its not an exact copy, but its close enough to be shady. The TNA writers made an attempt to reinvent a wrestler called Shark Boy. They made his entrance music similar to Stone Cold's, and had him make a speech trying to immitate how Steve would talk in his wrestling days. Also, when he wrestled, the lame excuse for a wrestler even copied Steve's wrestling moves. It was oh so convenient he also replicated the Stone Cold stunner. Their announce team almost called it that and then caught themselves just in time to call the move a stunner. After watching this I was appauled. I know you don't watch this show, but I would like to know how in the world can they get away with this? Also, can't they be sued for copying one of the WWE's ideas? On a final note, after Shark Boys speech, he decided to climb the turnbuckle and down clam juice like Stone Cold would normally down a few beers. Thanks for your time and thoughts. Brandon

What happened to superstar ink, that was a good column and they haven't had anything new since the New Year. WWE.com doesn't exactly answer emails. So, I was just wondering if you knew. Also, I was wondering if you thought if Mickie James is being railroaded. I like Mickie she is my favorite woman wrestler today. I think she has more skill in her pinky then alot of other "divas". Oh, but I didn't like her sobbing angle last monday over her loss. There is no crying in sports/entertainment.

Grow up JR! You always have something to say to your critics. Why do you even take the time to acknoledge their existance is beyond me! They are talking about you. They are clinging to your every word. That's a good thing, no? So quit justifying your goof-ups with excuses and shooting back to 'teenage' headlines on the net. You should be above that. I grow irritated of your voice from time to time but you are the best, bar non. I think sometimes you over do it and you squeal, but you continue to rule the wrestling comentator world. Do you constantly need to read this to feed your own insecurities? Quit addressing nonsense and focus on what's really necesary... You are definately "entitled" to your opinion and this is YOUR column, but gosh, I just wish you'd grow up a little.