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

My thanks to the many of you that are taking advantage of autographed “J.R.’s Cookbook” offer. We are selling a bunch of books and will maintain this offer while supplies last. Many fans are using these books as holiday gifts which is a neat idea. Check it out here on the site at our on line store along with our offers for Sauces, Beef Jerky, shirts and caps. We certainly appreciate your business. Bar-B-Qed Feedback Time: Sam- Your opinion of what you perceived occured at the end of the HBK-Cena match is welcomed. I don’t remember what occurred nor have I taken the time to go back and review it. I only remember the match for exceeding my expectations and not for anything else. Mr. Monster- I still get excited walking into the arena and enjoy taking a walk around the ring while the arena is empty. The day I stop looking forward to simply seeing the ring sitting in front of me will be the day I need to become the full time “Baron of Bar-B-Q”. Brand-O- The OU-Texas game is upon us indeed and it is one of the greatest sporting events any one could ever attend in person. I have been going since 1971 and each trip has its own story and set of memories. I am “personally invested” in this Red River Rivalry which is the key term for any wrestler to be able to say about their fans…that the fans personally invested in them. Ghost- In responding to your theory of “scripted promos,” I will conclusively say that any wrestler can be a bigger star if they are able to tap into who they are naturally in front of the camera. Mr. X- Edge is greatly missed in the WWE without question. Before Edge was injured he was at the top of his game and was as good as any one in the business. Edge’s return will be a big boost for the WWE and their fans. I only hope that Edge does not try to rush things and that he is able to come back at north of 199%. Terry- I don’t think the higher Canadian dollar vs. the U.S. dollar has any thing significant to do with the WWE touring Canada. Canada is largely WWE Country and some of the WWE’s most passionate and vocal fans are Canadians. I think it is more a matter of geography and routing. I give Oklahoma City as an example…middle of the U.S…..18,000 seat arena….rabid fans…etc…and no event in 2007. Again, it is about geography and compatible routing. Sammy- If given the chance to call or watch a Bret Hart vs. Kurt Angle match I would definitely say “call it”. That way I am totally immersed and emotionally invested in the presentation and it becomes a true lasting memory. It would be a helluva match to say the least. Mike- The road agents are like coaches or TV producers who work with talent. International Developmental Programs are likely. Jimbo- I will save my craziest road stories for a future book, IF I do a book. Plus, I would want to give a few people a heads up, including the Mrs. as a young J.R. made a few less than wise decisions. Andrew- Crimson Tide football is like a religion in Alabama and the late Coach Bear Bryant casts a huge shadow. That’s essentially what it is about in Alabama…measuring up to the Bear and the expectations the Bear established. Nick Saban is a good coach and we will find out if he is truly a great coach if he can take his place along side the Bear in Alabama folk lore. This year’s team has some excellent athletes and the program should improve with another Saban recruiting class. Anthony- Hogan is wrestling’s Babe Ruth as it relates to the box office, establishing PPV, establishing avenues to sell merchandise and in ring sizzle. I would say Hulk was pretty damn good, wouldn’t you? Oliver in the UK- It was great to have you as a guest in our Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Norman and I am thrilled you had a great experience with our great food and service. We are trying hard to establish the foundation to grow our business with franchise opportunities all over the world. If the franchising takes off in the future, there is no reason we couldn’t have a place in the UK. Hell, KFC and McDonald’s are there so why not us?? Thanks again and I am happy to see you made it back home safely. Come back and see us. Chris- Everyone close to Shelton Benjamin has huge expectations for him because he is such a magnificent athlete. I firmly believe in Shelton and feel he could be headlining PPVs some day if he continues to produce. James- I truly don’t feel as if there is an intentional bias against the WCW brand by the WWE. The fact that ECW has a show and WCW doesn’t is not an indication to me that the WCW brand is disrepected. It may seem that way to many WCW fans but I don’t see the WWE backburnering any asset they own and WCW is the intellectual property of the WWE. This answer won’t be good enough for many longtime WCW fans, but let’s not forget I worked many years there as well. Justin- Kane is a big time player and has proved that many times over the years. Kane just needs to have a spotlight shined on him and put in the right position to make an impact and he has the tools to be right where you want him to be. For me, the masked Kane persona was one of the best. Dave- We are currently researching the marketplace for the proper processes to ship our Ribs, for example, throughout the United States. Shipping original Bar-B-Q for one’s tailgate party, weekend cookout, etc is a business we want to invest in down the road, but we want to do it right. Gonzo- The Memphis footage would be great on WWE 24/7, but determining the ownership and whereabouts of the library would take a highly skilled detective. Lots of cooks worked in that kitchen. Michael- I have addressed Macho Man Randy Savage many, many times in this space. He was a magnificent in ring performer and one of the most colorful and charismatic wrestlers to ever lace up his boots. HOWEVER, I do not know why his relationship is perceived to be poor with the WWE nor am I going to investigate the matter as it is simply none of my business nor is it my current role to do so. Sorry I don’t have the info or the answer you were seeking. Mike W.- I am a firm believer that the best wrestlers need maturity and education. I would love to see the day when all wrestlers would have a college degree. Education and life experiences are imperative for the success of a wrestlers in today’s world. Getting in to wrestling after graduating college sounds like a good deal to me. Brenda- Because the Baltimore Ravens have so many ex-Sooners on their team, I can assure you that I pay attention to the Ravens every Sunday. I love Mark Clayton and consider him a friend. Mark is an amazing young man and a wonderful citizen. Kelly Gregg and Chris Chester are doing great as well and are super guys. I wish Dan Cody could stay healthy because Dan is a player. Jeremy- I enjoy the 5 on 5 Survivor Series elimination tag bouts the best of the tag scenarios at this PPV. It just seems special and nostalgic and fits the Survivor Series theme from the old days. Fred “The Hitman”- I loved the Rock ‘n Roll Express too along with the Midnight Express and Jim Cornette. The Horsemen were big time as were the Briscos and the Funks. Back in the day, Dusty Rhodes and Dick Murdoch were tremendous as were Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens, considered by many to be the best tag team ever. Solomon- I don’t know exactly what Mick Foley is doing these days but I am sure he is staying busy with writing, appearances, being a Dad and Husband and probably riding a few roller coasters. I do know what ever he is doing Mick is saving his cash and enjoying life. As far as a writing job with the WWE is concerned and why Mick has never been hired, to my knowledge Mick has never applied or indicated he would want to leave surburbia and his wife and kids to put the hours in the job requires. If Mick ever wanted to be a WWE writer that would be surprising news to me. Tough job. Ron from New York- Who was tougher, Harley Race or Bruiser Brody? That’s like asking what would kill one faster, a Magnum 57, the most powerful handgun known to man (or so I have heard) or a high powered rifle? Until someone could prove it otherwise and they will never be able to I have to hang my hat with Race. Most of the wrestlers alive today would say the same thing and that is not meant to denigrate Brody whatsoever. Few men ever volunteered to challenge Bruiser Brody, but Harley was a different breed of old school, nasty cat. Keep that feedback coming and we will continue to provide feedback as often as feasible. Feel free to answer any questions on the site and we will use them if they are applicable and if everyone has been good boys and girls. In other words, let’s take the high road as often as possible. This is a special week as it is the Red River Showdown and I will be in Dallas most of the end of the week so we will be updating our blogs as often as possible. Bear with us and thanks again for the business especially with our autographed cook books selling so well. BOOMER SOONER!! J.R.