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J.R. visits with Stan Hansen... Q&A's Are Updated... Misawa's Death

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 9:45pm — J.R.
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It feels as if I just got home and now it's time to pack and leave Sunday for a flight to Charlotte where all three WWE brands will be a part of Raw's 3 For All Monday night on the USA Network. It starts one hour early and it seems that most people usually forget the early start time. Perhaps if one specific match was advertised to kick off the night it would give the viewers something tangible to remember other than Raw is starting one hour early. BBQ'ed Random Thoughts...  

I had a great phone conversation with the legendary Stan "The Lariat" Hansen from his home in Waco, Texas on Friday. Stan was up my way in OKC a few weeks ago while his son Shaver was playing baseball for the Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Tournament but we were unable to hook up. Stan, 60 years old, is doing great and making a few autograph conventions from time to time and getting ready to watch his younger son play college baseball for the University of Texas at Arlington. We talked old times specifically when Stan and Frank "Bruiser Brody" Goodish were a young, physical tag team in Mid South Wrestling for Bill Watts. Watts wanted to separate the two big bruisers which they did not like. Stan told me that even though both he and Brody were not willing to split at that time that they both realized years later that Watts was correct when he said that both men would make much more money as single stars than as a tag team. Hansen and Goodish/Brody had an eventful, short run in Memphis that ended not long after they wrestled the team of Jerry Lawler and Austin Idol. Idol told Lawler that if Idol ever had to wrestle either Hansen or Brody again that Idol was quitting the wrestling business for good. Indeed, Stan Hansen and Bruiser Brody were physical, athletic, big men who asked no quarter and certainly gave none. I actually refereed many of their matches in the mid 70's. Hansen delivered the most devastating close line I ever witnessed and I have seen a few including JBL's "Close Line from Hell."

Stan's son Shaver was the 6th round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball and is a power hitting 3rd baseman. I have promised to buy the BBQ the next time Stan and his family are in Norman of which I look forward. 

Mitsuharu Misawa was never an acquaintance of mine but I felt like I knew him from watching many of his DVD's which were usually with men that I did know. Misawa was arguably the best in ring performer in the world in his prime. First of all, Misawa knew how to wrestle and how to wrestle physically. The fundamentals had been drilled into this legend as a young man who went on to become a Japanese National Amateur Champion. Several things stood out to me about Misawa. In addition to be a physical, fundamentally sound athlete, timing and toughness were two of his greatest attributes. Great timing is a gift that largely can't be taught. It's like ring psychology. Some of it can be taught but mostly it must be a learned trait and some people are in the business for years and never learn great timing or main event level ring psychology. Toughness is another trait that can be nurtured but generally can't be taught. Misawa was naturally tough and it showed. And his fans loved him for it. They also loved his passion and the emotional ride on which he would take them. That's what pro wrestling is, selling emotion.  

Another significant piece of Japanese, wrestling history died this weekend. Mitsuharu Misawa apparently died in the very spot that he gained his incredible fame and resounding respect from wrestling fans around the Globe....inside a wrestling ring.

It's a damn shame that the vast majority of American wrestling fans won't give a second thought about the untimely death of "a Japanese wrestler." I encourage all fans to find DVD's of Misawa and watch him in his prime, in the 90's especially. If one is really serious about about being a highly skilled, pro wrestler, then study the late Mitsuharu Misawa.

May he rest in peace. 

I have updated our Q&A section of the website. I also deleted a load of tomes that were WAY too long to consider answering. Please be succinct as 3-5 sentences should get it done. Assume I have A.D.D. and keep your questions and comments succinct. Thank you.

Mrs. J.R. and I attended the Toby Keith and Friends fund raiser for Ally's House which supports children with cancer and their families. Lots of my friends were there including former OU and Dallas Cowboys Coach Barry Switzer, current OU Football Coach Bob Stoops, former OU and NFL star Joe Washington and about 20 other former Sooners and NFL stars and Olympian Bart Connor. My friend, ESPN's Nancy Lieberman, whose son T.J. is a big WWE fan, was on hand as was former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens who is always friendly with me even though we kid each other about the Oklahoma-Texas football rivalry as "The Rocket" is a UT alum. 

I admire people from all walks of life who volunteer to be a part of any worthwhile cause. Science has proven, by the way, that people who volunteer their time to help others actually live longer. For the record, one doesn't have to be a "celebrity" to be a volunteer.

We have some NEW, Camo shirts for ladies in stock as well as some cool looking Camo caps for men and women one of which I wore today to J.R.'s Family BBQ and got some favorable feedback. Take a look at them and remember that we are selling a case of affordable, delicious "J.R.'s Original BBQ Sauce" and WE pay the shipping to selected areas. 

WWE had a huge, sellout of over 14,000 fans at an outdoor stadium in Nimes, France Saturday night that grossed well over $800,000 to see the superstars of Raw in person. The crew will arrive back in the States on Sunday and then have to gear up for a 3 hour Raw on Monday. Whew. 

I haven't commented much on the Umaga situation here but I have addressed that matter and many similar issues in the Q&A section. Nonetheless, I have been asked what is next for Umaga? I don't have an answer as the man himself is the only one who can provide that info. I do hope that Umaga takes the time to carefully think things through and to evaluate all aspects of his life and not just his wrestling career. Umaga has been blessed with many athletic skills but nothing compares to the blessings of having a wonderful family which has to come first in any of our major decisions. 

Can you believe that we still get a ton of emails about the "Montreal Screw Job" of November 1997? Did you know that WWE will be back in Montreal on September 13 for a PPV? Will 1997 somehow be revisited in the ring? I don't have a clue but if so it will continue to feed this "12 year old monster" that seemingly has a life of its own. For the record, the last time I talked to Bret Hart "the Montreal Screw Job" wasn't at the center of our conversation. 

What ever happens on September 13 happens as my biggest concern about that September date is getting there the day of the event after watching OU play football in Norman the day before. It will be another travel adventure due to football. Priorities, folks. 

Hey, Raw starts an hour early this Monday and you wouldn't want to miss a Friday Night Smackdown offering which theoretically could go on in the first hour. Todd Grisham is likely to wear a new suit and considering we had zero on-cameras Thursday or Friday night, I told him working with me might be the kiss of death, we're due. I'll be the Okie in the black hat. 

Boomer Sooner!

J.R.              

      

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Thank you for your thoughful words about Misawa--he will be missed by all those who know anything about wrestling..

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Tue, 06/16/2009 - 3:17am — DarknessGouki
 

Hi, J.R.

 

 This is my first visit on your site. Sadly it's to comment on the passing of Mitsuharu Misawa. I want to say I enjoyed what you wrote, and agree with you to the fullest about American fans not knowing him. Ever since I came to Missouri and found out about Harley Race's WLW,I got to meet quite a few future and present legends, among them Harley, Terry Funk,Dr. Death, Ted DiBiase Jr., Naomichi Marufuji, KENTA, Yoshinari Ogawa, and Misawa. It was my dream to wrestle for Misawa in NOAH through WLW. Sadly that'll never happen.

 

Awesome site though, makes me want Bar-B-Que lol!

Thanks!

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 10:23pm — RadioKAOS
 

I'm also "new" to this site.  I should just start out by saying that while you're the all-time best announcer, for sheer enjoyment's sake, Ol' Banana Nose has you beat by, well, a nose.  Any clue as to whether Lance will make it into the WWE Hall of Fame in my lifetime?  Or even his lifetime, for that matter?

This was the first I heard about Misawa's death.  I haven't watched much wrestling at all in recent years, but it brings to mind my tape-trading days from my late teens and early 20s when he was Tiger Mask.  I faintly recall his great match with another really spectacular wrestler, Kuniaki Kobayashi, which was listed on his Wikipedia page as his first "5 star" match.

Speaking of announcing, and speaking of tape-trading days, another question.  The absolute highlight of my tape-trading days would definitely have to be whenever the Mid-South Wrestling tapes would arrive in the mail.  I don't see much public acknowledgement of the following fact, but one time I was sent a tape of you as the announcer in the dying days of Leroy McGuirk's promotion, around 1982 or so.  Not that I believe anyone would kick down doors to watch it today, but is there any (professional) tape library still extant of any of that stuff?

 

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Mon, 06/15/2009 - 2:46pm — Ike Bee
 

Hey J.R.! The update on Stan Hansen is very good, and looks like he's becoming a true "baseball dad" and I hope his son does great on the diamond and in the classroom. The Man and Bruiser were two of my favorite big men in wrestling. There were many others, but I'll leave that alone. Mr. Matsawa will be missed and it can't be more fitting that he died doing what he loved most, wrestling in the squared circle. As for the so-called internet rumors, a certain song came to mind with the words: Believe half of what you see, son and none of what you hear. Big Easy Fan,out!

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 12:49pm — Thaynes
 

Hey JR,

I will def have to check some Japanese wrestling DVDs. I'm sure they're great.

I think the reason you're getting so many Qs about Montreal is because of some random video on youtube that has Vince Russo claiming he was the mastermind of the "Screwjob". Also, Bret did a radio interview not too long ago and of course, Montreal is always brought up. But I don't recall him getting all bent out of shape about it. If I'm not mistaken, he stated that he's moved on.

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SD is amazing! I think Chris Jericho IS Smackdown. Its nice to see Truth showing his crazy athleticism. I hope something more comes from him and Jericho. Should be interesting.

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Sun, 06/14/2009 - 7:05pm — wwerkohbk
 

Good Evening from Tranmere, England. Jr, I'm happy to be a new member here and I have to say your blog is inspired, I do enjoy it. I've gone back to Wresltemania week and done my best to catch up.

Anyway, to the points I'd like to make, I'm happy that you're, as Chris has said, addressing the death of Mitsuharu Misawa. He was an extremely talented wrestler and a will be a great loss to the world of wrestling.

Undertaker, as we all now know is out due to injury, but I have to ask, what's the story with Sean Michaels? We haven't seen or heard from him since Wrestlemania is his back playing up again? Or is he just resting after, to use one of your sayings, a hellacious match.

As we haven't seen 'Taker or HBK in a few months, is the DX Reunion tour and the Undertaker Rest In Peace tour still on?

Lastly, What's with CM Punk cashing in Money In The Bank at Jeff Hardy's expense? Is There a heel turn in the works?

Thanks for reading

Cameron

Sun, 06/14/2009 - 1:22pm — JeremyMoses
 

He was truly legendary. I sincerely hope WWE takes at least a few seconds at the start of Monday Night Raw and remembers this man.

Sun, 06/14/2009 - 9:51am — madhat42
 

Thanks for addressing Misawa.  You are right.. it is a damn shame that most people do not know who he is, or do not know anyone over there.  In the 90's, some of the best wrestling in the world was coming from Japan with Misawa, Kobashi, Kawada, etc.  It really is amazing to see how the media treats wrestling over there..  with RESPECT.  Those guys are heroes to the people of Japan.  When watching a match, it gives me chills to see how the audience reacts to certain big spots..  they CLAP for the performers, and almost GASP collectively.

 

I hope that NOAH will survive without Misawa.  He worked too hard for it to all crumble down.  Hopefully his 'fighting spirit' will persevere, and NOAH will flourish in the wake of disaster.

 

Thanks again..

Chris

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