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

Brian-My voice is getting back to normal but thanks for asking. I think sometimes I get a little too wrapped up in my play by play but I only know one style and that’s to do it with passion. Plus having to try and talk over the clutter Monday night was challenging. I know many fans liked the multiple announce teams, I did not hate it, but at times it took away from the in ring action. As it relates to wrestling managers, this too is an art form, and just like in ring performers there is a huge shortage of talented individuals with the aptitude to be a great manager. The WWE Managers DVD is a fun watch if you like the manager era and haven’t seen it.

Jessica-so now that Kane has left Raw you are bailing on us? Come on Jess don’t leave. We need all the viewers we can muster.

Dustin-Shelton might be a candidate to have a competent manager but the issue is there are not an over abundance of managers who know their trade these days. I think Benjamin is awesome and could be and will be a huge star some day. Plus, every top star should know how to verbally communicate.

Andre- I actually hope there are no more “J.R.Days” associated with any company events. My days of having my manhood punted and being beat up are hopefully over and that’s usually what happens. I do however sincerely appreciate the Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry, a great man by the way, in bestowing that honor to me even though the in ring ceremony sort of went south.

James-The 3 announce team set up is challenging. Some of the time our mics were on all at the same time and some time they were not. Some might say that the wrestling became a backdrop for the commentary at times and that isn’t cool. Was some of the banter entertaining? Absolutely, but it was also distracting at times too and arguably too personal at times.I honestly don’t know why if it was a Monday night show why King and I had so much ringside company.

Kirk-I agree it was great to see Ted DiBiase and IRS. These are two fine human beings and were great in ring technicians. I would be shocked if their sons did not follow in their father’s footsteps in the future.

Darius- It looks as if we will open our first J.R.’s Family Bar-B-Q at a location in Norman. Hopefully we will be ready to open around the first of the year.

Van Hawk- I think Harry Smith will be a great superstar. It just takes time and everyone is anxious to see the son of the British Bulldog in action. I have known Harry since he was a small lad which he is no longer standing around 6’5” at a sturdy 260 or so pounds.

Sam- Mick Foley is right in my opinion. Wrestlers who can talk do much better when provided bullet points about the topic they are to discuss than attempting to memorize copy. There are only a few people I have known that have the ability to write passionate copy for others to deliver. That too is a skill that is hard to come by.

James- I see Droz about every time we are in Philly or Atlantic City. He seems to be doing well. Droz’s spirits are excellent and he seems to be regaining a little movement in his upper body. We always talk a little football which should come as no surprise. Droz is a big Maryland Terp fan.

Tim-Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson does not indicate in conversations with me that he will ever be back in the ring full time. Rock misses being around the fans and performing in front of a live audience but the travel grind and the opportunities to make major motion pictures is his passion or at least one of them. I know Rock watches Monday nights when he can as we occasionally discuss when transpires on the show.The “Great One” was one of the best signees I ever inked. Dwayne is one class act.

Randy at 4:51 a.m.- Wow you are up early. I could use a grammar lesson or two myself Randy. I just discovered spell check not that long ago! “Double J” rocks…O.K. I’ll take your word for it.

George in Japan- First of all keep up the great work with our Military. My respect for our troops has never been higher in my life. My thanks to all of the men and women who keep America safe. Yes, George, I heard plenty of the Texas victory over OU last Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. Luckily for me Dusty was not in Columbia Monday but I heard plenty, too much quite honestly, from JBL. OU has won 5 of the last 7 games with UT but I guess that doesn’t count. I am not sure of the schedule for the WWE in Japan but check out wwe.com for all the info. Dusty will verbally abuse me next week but at least JBL will be back on Smackdown.

Steven L.- Arn Anderson is a brilliant mind and could make any one he associates with better. AA is a natural born teacher and has a great aptitude for the business. I was working in Mid South Wrestling when Arn, then known as Marty Lunde, got his first job in a territory. AA is a classic and could still be better than most if he had not suffered serious neck injuries.

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