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A Decision Has Been Made
Fri, 05/28/2010 - 8:06pm — J.R.
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My plans for the immediate future have been a point of discussion in some circles and we now have something finalized. (This is usually where I do the obligatory pitch for your on line biz because YOU KNOW that I want to sell you some BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Ketchup, Beef Jerky or a signed JR's Cookbook.) Aside from that here's the story....
I have worked out what we believe to be a win/win, employee agreement with WWE and will remain with the company that I have been with essentially since 1993 when I debuted at Wrestlemania 9. (To celebrate this occasion, as I'm writing this I'm wearing a toga.)
Going forward, I will be focusing on a variety of talent relations matters, essentially as a consultant, of which will not require weekly travel. I will be visiting FCW in Tampa on a regular basis to observe the development of the young men and women who, I hope, all want to headline Wrestlemania some day. This area of the company has always been of particular interest to me including when we opened developmental areas years ago in Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, and Southern California. Many of the WWE's biggest stars of this generation came from those areas.
The future of any wrestling company is largely dependent on developing new stars. That matter hinges on the type of individuals that are intelligently recruited and properly trained. Charismatic, world class athletes getting diverse and unique individual training has never been more timely or important.
We are still going forward with our book concept which is evolving really well. I tell myself every day that I'm NOT going to write an 'average,' wrestling book. (For the record, I'm still battling on what to leave OUT of the book in order to keep it around 275-300 pages.)
Our public speaking facet is also in place and we are reviewing some potential bookings on that front beginning at summer's end. (BTW I'm not going to take dates on Oklahoma football weekends which I'm sure will be an eye roller to some. Yes, I will turn down a pay day to see my Sooners play.)
I've also been offered a position to do some free lance writing for a major, national sports website which we'll update you on within the next 10 days or so. It will likely focus on College Football, the NFL, and MMA.
The new arrangement with WWE will allow me to explore broadcast options in other, non competitive areas such as MMA if I so choose. (For now, being a MMA fan and watching the UFC this Saturday night on PPV works for me. I'm still an Evans 'lean.' as this one has Slobber-Knocker written all over it.)
I will not be returning to weekly, WWE TV or their monthly PPV's. However, being involved with other WWE broadcast products is a possibility. A few opportunities have been discussed.
BTW my 'cryptic' Text earlier today was just me having a little fun but it was amazing where that little piece of business went and the life that it took. Some of you reading this are very creative. Want to help write a book?
All is good in our world as interesting days lie ahead. Thanks for all your support. We are grateful , appreciative and very blessed.
(May I now suggest that you buy some sauce?)
Boomer Sooner!
J.R.
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motorcycle accessory wholesale wholesale motorcycle parts wholesale motorcycle part wholesale motorcycle apparelGlad to hear the you are staying with WWE, JR! Hope everything works out great.
Do you plan on traveling to Kansas City for the July Money In The Bank PPV? If so, are there are Kansas City BBQ joints that you highly favor and specifically make an effort to get to when in KC?
JR, we'll miss you on WWE TV. Hopefully, there are opportunities for you to "guest host" when RAW comes to OKC! Jerry w/o you is like Steak w/o JR's BBQ Sauce!
Good luck JR hope i will see you in the commentator booth again some day for MMA or another non compenitaive WWE program.
Mr. Ross-
Congrats on reaching a deal. Best of luck with that.
And, I'm pulling for you... should the fantastic Bob Barry ever decide to hang up the headset, to get the OU football play by play gig. Sooner fans would be lucky to have you to listen to.
To your "Boomer Sooner" I offer a friendly and respectful "War Damn Eagle!" Perhaps our two clubs will have the opportunity to face off in a BCS bowl sometime soon.
God Bless-
Mark
Best of luck, JR. You have a pretty awesome track record in bringing great new talent into WWE, so this sounds like a great way for you to go career-wise.
As a 54-year-old that is feeling hungover after a rare week-long business trip (and I don't drink alcohol), I can only imagine what 52 weeks of travel a year must feel like.
All in all, it sounds like you've got a lot of great opportunities and exciting projects going for you - I am SO ready to buy your book as soon as it comes out - that I think this is a great situtation for you.
Congrats!
Not that you are dying or anything, but just paying respect to your full-time announcing career.
Jim,
I have been watching wrestling for most of my life, starting as a kid who was a fan of Snuka more than Hogan. Though I did have a small leaning that way at the time. I saw your WWE debut with Wrestlemania. Then, through most of my viewing time, you took the helm for one of the most wild rides that I have seen on TV, the Attitude Era.
It has been my pleasure to see and hear you give your all behind the microphone. Your voice could add the touch of alarm that was needed for a match's climax and also bring a somber tone for those events that we would rather not remember or even have had happen at all. I even got to sit behind you at a Raw event where Terry Funk ripped through the bottom of the ring wearing pantyhose and powder on his head. Damndest things.
For all the highs, for all the lows and everything in between, I thank you. And I wish all the best for your future in the business and in your personal life. Be well, Jim.
Well J.R, as long as you have your health and BBQ sauce...the sky's the limit and space is the place! I certainly hope your keen eye for talent has not waned over the years as we can stop seeing stars being brought up before its time. Its a lot like grilling steaks really when you think about it. You have to season them lightly, making sure to keep the heat even to keep the juices sealed in, then once theyre done taking the heat, theyre put on the plate and given to the people to enjoy. You're the grillmaster so I am sure you will let the higher ups know when a "Steak" is ready to be served.
Happy memorial day............ sellout
Very classy
Sad to hear you will not be broadcasting regularly on WWE any more, but glad you are sticking with them. With your track record with some of the other talents you have signed in the past...well, as the song says,"The futures so bright...."
As for Tar23heels comments, I guess if you consider the Flair-Hogan-Abyss, HOF ring debacle recently as better product...well, ...I feel sorry for you. I saw that match and it was stupid. Hogan has to be the man again. As I said in another email on here, I dont understand why Flair is letting Hogan-Bischoff team humiliate him again, and that is what I felt watching that match. They set him up for these things just to show him they are better than he is. I wish Ric would have stayed retired. Honestly, anything I have seen on TNA isnt any better than what WWE puts out, really dont think they come close. The best they have on there is Sting, Angle, the Dudleys and Nash. I wish someone could help Hall, he looked rough last time I saw him on there.
Very much anticipating your book, it should be a doozy...or should I say......"slobberknocker". I have a couple pictures of you from an NWA show at Cobo Hall in Detroit from 1987 if you want to put them in your book. You are signing autographs at ringside.
All the best to you and I will be 'Q"ing it up this weekend with JRs original and some chipotle ketchup.
JR, I am so glad you stayed with WWE. In this fan's honest and humble opinion, if you left and went to TNA, you would be a big fish in a small pond.
I also like the fact that you are scouting for new talent, and still have the freedom to handle other obligations.
You are well-respected and I admire you for that. I've always said that if I ever got into the business as a PBP announcer, I would want to do it as good as you did it.
Best wishes and good luck.
Boo, JR, boo. I just can't believe you'd take a position in talent that could have a positive effect on the in ring product of the WWE, an area that is certainly lacking. Why not take a theoretical position with a pretender instead in which you can take part in awful angles that waste the best young talent base in any large US based promotion?
Very happy for you, Mr Ross. While I remain firmly in the camp of those who feel the current announce teams are subpar and in need of a big bat in the middle of the lineup, all the while Babe Ruth sits in the dugout, I at least applaud management for placing you in a position where you can benefit the fans in the longterm.
And, before I get all the TNABOTS riled up again, please note that the TNA in ring product is better than the WWE, which says a lot considering the booking is so awful that it nearly negates that advantage.
I wish I could still hear you on Raw, but you've done great work getting young wrestlers ready in the past, so I'm looking forward to seeing your work in that area. Most importantly, sounds like you're happy with the new deal. Congrats!
Hey JR, I am really happy you came to a decision that best suits you. You have an amazing eye for talent, I think with your experience in the talent relations department, the WWE is gonna get a lot of future main eventers coming from under your wing. Once again, congradulations, and I hope you enjoy this next step in the evolution of your career.
Congrats on your new gig with the WWE. I personally was hoping TNA would make you an offer you could not refuse. I think if TNA had you as a weekly announcer it would enhance their product greatly. A good announcer can cover flaws of a product very well. An announcer doesnt make or break a product but it sure can make for a good or bad show. WWE has been sorely lacking since your departure. I would love to see TNA develope into a legitimate alternative.
I find comments slamming your decision ludicrous. Do these people want other people telling them what decisions to make in their own personal careers? Likely the haters have no career other than net surfing and mooching off their parents. Good luck JR!
-William B West
JR-
I was hoping you might be heard braodcasting some "sooner magic." Seriously, any chance of you being in the booth at Norman ever? And what do you think about the team this year? God bless you new opporunities. I still enjoy listening to you and King on the Legends of WM video game. BTW, going to order up some Beef Jerky for my dad for dad's day this year. Better be as good as you say :)
Soonerfaninks
GOOD LUCK GOOD OL JR
Good luck on your new position in the WWE and possible future endavours. As a fan, it is very dissapointing you will not be returning to weekly tv, however that is from a 'selfish' point of view. Everything moves on and that includes commentators and again as a fan we now have 'a new breed' of commentator.
Chris Jericho's character has a saying "The best in the world at what i do", well JR when it came to calling wrestling you certainly were "The best in the world at what you do" and it is unfotunate that era has now evolved.
I, as i am sure every WWE/Wrestling fan will agree wish you all the best in life, health and proffesionaly and will be continuing to read all your updates and great blogs right here on your sight.
On one final note, the future of WWE and up and coming 'superstars/divas' certainly will have a bright future with your new role in assisting them. If there is any one out there who knows the business inside out it is Good Ol JR.
William
Congratulations and good luck with everything
I am sorry to hear that you won't be commentating on the weekly shows or PPV's anymore, but I do understand WWE's position on this as far as your unpredictable illness goes. I'd like to think that it's more about the unpredictability of it than your "look", which shouldn't matter because you don't have a job that requires lots of "face time". Congratulations on your new position. I am so happy that you won't be wasting your talents with second rate places. We all know you'll do a great job with this talent relations job as you've brought in some great stars in the past and some greats are still in WWE today. You have a real knack for looking at talented prospects and we all look forward to seeing who you recommend to WWE to be the next star, when it's their time.
By the way, as expected, your Chipotle Ketchup is GREAT! I ordered it along with the hot & regular BBQ sauces and as I anticipated, I like it very much. Thanks for the autographed cookbook too. I'll start reading it today to get some ideas for Memorial Day!
Thanks J.R., and take care.
Greg
Sad to hear that the man I have most associated with professional wrestling since the UWF days won't be heard doing what he does better than anyone else in the industry.
That being said, I can see the necessity for the 'voice of the WWE' top be part of some weekly broadcast team in order to keep continuity with the fan base.
The important thing is that you are doing what you want/need (for health reasons) to do. You've earned the opportunity to do that.
Enjoy your Sooners' quest to get to the level of the USC Trojans <G> and have a great time.
And just for the sake of argument, I have always found it odd that your teaming with Michael P.S. Hayes seems to have been forgotten. In my mind, it was a better team than you and Lawler...... I often wondered why the WWE didn't pull Hayes out of his other role and sit him with you for awhile.
Sad to hear you sold out to the dark side.I understand that you make your money where you can. But you know that the McMahons have treated you like garbage.Too bad a "smart guy" like yourself doesn't see the landscape of today's pro wrestling. Nobody gives a damn about WWE. The only reason they are viewers is because of name recognition. TNA and even ROH is a way better product than the lackluster nonsense that WWE puts forth. As for MMA, learn your fighters before you sound like a unrealistic homer.
Thanks for your uplifting email. It's too bad that you don't know all the facts of this matter of which you will likely never know because if you did you would realize just how ignorant your comments are.
Keep an eye out for Su Yung, a talented diva from Memphis that should be starting in FCW this summer. I've seen her live and on Memphis TV several times and think she'd fit right in with the WWE divas. I'm sure Lawler can tell you all about her!
JR, I think UFC needs to hire you as an announcer along with their PR department. (I know they are loyal to Goldberg who's been loyal to them). I've seen a few UFC events, but for whatever reason, I just can't seem to get into MMA.
However with what all you've been writing about to hype tonight's main event, I'm actually thinking about giving it a look!
JR,
My name is Jake Heronemus, a fan of wrestling thanks to my father and a fan of you thanks to wrestling. I have been looking at possibilities of employment with WWE or subsidaries of the company and I finally settled on one thing that I would like to do, at least for a short time. Now, my dad did not know where I would have to go for this, but he directed me to this website to ask you, maybe find out if you know what I could do. Anyways, my plan is to become some sort of announcer for the WWE. Maybe you know what I have to do in order to pursue this dream, or do you have any pointers on what I should do in order to start on the path towards this dream.
Thank you for your time,
Jake Heronemus
JR...as a fan of yours, I'm happy with whatever decision about your career makes you happy, you've certainly earned that long ago; but so many fans who are not just fans of sports enertainment but also fans of yours who feel personally invested in you as the voice of so many fond memories that made them sports entertainment fans to begin with and enhanced so many crucial moments that propelled the WWE jurggernaut into the corporate stratosphere it's in now, only to see you to be continually marginalized and pushed aside....surely you empathize on some level with those who are disappointed with your decision and would rather see you take charge somewhere else and lend your expertise to provide an alternative to what has become in so many ways a weaker product in your absence. As loaded a political minefield of a question this is, I'd love to hear your honest and heartfelt response to those people who have been rooting so hard for you only to find that you are stepping further behind the scenes and remaining in what many peoples' eyes is a continuation of a borderline abusive relationship void of the respect you have so richly earned. And by all means, correct me where I'm wrong, sir, I do not presume to know everything about your business. Sincerest wishes to you for a bright future!
I agree with some posters above - without your voice WWE is just another wrestling programme. It is disappointing that we won't hear you call matches with TNA though. I am intrigued by the possibility of you calling MMA though - I am a massive fan of the sport.
Congrats , I am glad you will be staying with WWE it is home.
Realllly glad you are going to be involved with TR again. Any chance I can get in touch with you through your info@ email addy & get a proper addy to send you some promo?
Much appreciated JR!
JR,
I understand your loyalty to WWE, but I have to say I am quite disappointed that you chose not to continue broadcasting wrestling - something no one in the world is better at than you - with TNA. I don't feel like it's time for
you to call it quits on that aspect of your career, and I felt that you were the missing piece between the talent of TNA and the disconnect between it's audience due to lackluster storytelling by the main announcer there. Like it or not, you make stars with your words and your voice. I don't doubt your ability to do it in FCW, but it's not what you were put on this Earth to
do. I was really looking forward to you calling Flair vs Sting for their final
match.
Regardless, no man should tell you what to do with your life, and what matters is that you are happy with your decision. I'm
just going to look forward now to this case of BBQ sauce that arrived this week.
All the best.
Those that assume that I had a layup deal awaiting me in TNA obviously don't know all the details. Nevertheless thanks for your business.
Congratulations on your new deal with WWE. This sounds like a position you wanted and you working with the FCW kids will only benefit them.
Glad you are staying in WWE, JR! Even if WWE won't let you commentate anymore with this new agreement, I hope you get to go on camera every so often for something (who knows what). WWE hasn't been the same without you. God bless.
Let's celebrate by getting sauced!!....the BBQ kind.