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J.R.'s Latest Q&A
Hey JR. This isn't a question, but a comment on your cookbook. I recently made the turkey chili, and it was very, very good. I also plan on making the mile high peanut butter pie in the next couple days. And to anyone else reading this, I definitely recommend picking up the cookbook if you haven't yet.
Thanks for the ringing endorsement. Our cook book is simply done to where even beginners can successfully use it. Now we h ave an offer on the site's on line store to where I'm personalizing the JR's Cookbook for holiday gift giving, stocking stuffer type gifts. I'm anxious to hear how other recipes work out for you.
J.R. Back in the territory days what was the criteria for a young guy to break into the business? And do you think those same criteria would work today. Also, what advice would you give a young man wanting to become a pro wrestler.
Tough guys, persistent guys and world class athletes were frequent visitors to local wrestling territory offices. Plus, many promoters were partial to college jocks. My advise for you wanting to be a wrestling is to honestly get a college degree, learn a skill and look at wrestling as a helluva long shot that likely won't materialize. I did not say to not try it but be realistically informed that you likely, most likely, won't make it.
I haven't really followed your Q&A as I just signed up today. But I have two questions: Curious as to why the manager has gone by the wayside in wrestling as well as the athletic "Fat man" don't like using that term but it's not so much the big man(Yoko,Mable,Earthquake,Typhoon)as well as the jobber. and In regards to the business who in your mind are the top 5 people who have brought something new to the business during their time. Can include Managers/Announcers/Wresters/Owners whatever you like. Hope your feeling better and business is doing well.
I don't do top five lists very often especially with a question as broad based as the one you posed. Managers are largely thought of as too old school plus the managerial talent pool is shallow to put it mildly. Promoters often times look for bodies of a certain "look" instead of simply looking for athletic people with talent no matter their body type.
JR, I Know how you announce on SmackDown now, and I'll be honest, you are one of the wwe's best Announcers! Especially when with King! Are we going to get to see you two reunite at ring side any time soon?
You're asking the wrong guy as I don't' know nor do I have any influence on that decision. I never fully understood why were were split up in the first place but as Jerry says, "one can't grieve forever."
Hello Mr. Ross: Hope you are enjoying your slightly less hectic schedule and wish you a speedy recovery. My question is concerning Ken Mantell who was a heck of a wrestler and one time NWA Jr. Heavyweight Champ. He also had quite a feud with Paul Orndorff in the Mid South days. Do you ever hear from him or know what he is up to these days? Had the pleasure of speaking with him once, and he was a very nice guy. Probably a long shot for the HOF, but consider he was in the UWF when it was purchased by Crockett's NWA which was purchased by Turner's WCW, which was bought by WWE, so what the heck, he might qualify. Thank you for your time. JL, Minden, La.
I have lost touch with Ken but I think that he still lives in north Texas. Ken was an underrated competitor and had a viable creative mind. As far as him going into the WWE HOF, I really don't know but I would say his chances were marginal.
Hey JR, hope this finds you on the way to recovery..I love Barbecue'd pork tenderloin, however the best recipe that i found for this is still missing the "q" taste that i like...and i was wondering what im doing wrong and what products that you have on this site would help me out..here is the recipe that i used. 1 pkg. pork tenderloin (2 to pkg.) 1 med. onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped Garlic, chopped 2 tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. Lea & Perrin sauce Salt & pepper to taste 1 c. water Barbecue sauce Any suggestions to make a stronger "q" taste?? thanks for any info.
Simply use a good BBQ rub like ours and slow smoke it just like you would a brisket. Low and slow are the keys.
Hey JR, I've long admired your work and have enjoyed listening to you narrating the memories of my youth. Have you had a chance to visit the Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame in Amsterdam, New York yet? It's about a 40 minute jaunt from Albany and wasn't sure if you've been able to make the trip. I find it to be an odd location as I'm not sure about the history of pro-wrestling in the Albany area but nonetheless I've been told it's a nice experience.
I have not been there but I've heard great things about Amsterdam, N.Y. I will get there one day without question.
Dear Mr. Ross, First and foremost, I hope you get well soon because the WWE just doesn't look right without "Good Ol' J.R." there. Anyway, I have two quick questions for you. First, I have been to your restaurant and your barbecue and sauces, to coin a phrase from John Cena, "rock!!" With two types of BBQ sauces and a ketchup already available for purchase, have you ever thought about doing a spicy mustard of some type? And my last question is if you hadn't become one of THE BEST play-by-play men in pro wrestling today, what do you think you'd be doing for a living today? Take care and God Bless. Sincerely, Franklin
As previously mentioned we are working on a mustard for 2010. If I had not gotten into wrestling I would have likely found my way in to other broadcasting fields or would have become a coach/teacher.
Just a question in general, I was watching the movie "Cars" with my son and noticed a Jim Ross from Oklahoma credited in the movie, just curious as to if that was you or not. Thanks Chris Indiana
Nope...not to my knowledge.
Howdy JR, Hope you are feeling better. The Dr. who spoke about Solomedral made so much sense. It was the only steroid that got me out of the hospital and into a wheel chair when I was hit with my first MS bout (Transverse Mylitis totally numb from the waist down). It worked for me in about a week. It took about a full week with max dosages to get it all under control, but it did work. I only had the Type II diabetes to deal with after treatments. Great luck any way you decide to go. I hope you get to make this trip to Lincoln. I was trying to get up there. I know that Tommy is driving and Richard will fly as usual. I think that you will see the D come back to life and I think that our O will keep getting better and better. I look forward to this match up of Bo Pelini vs Kev Wilson. Two great minds on different sides of the ball. I look for Landry Jones to show how far he's come as he now has four guys whom he has confidence in. I see Dejuan having a real break out game as he gets to visit with his dad Jeremy today and I know how well he plays when he speaks with Jeremy. So glad to see Trey kicking and doing his thing. What a leg and what great parents he has. Sorry to go on about OUr Sooners, but I can't help it as I"m totally addicted JR.....;) As for your BBQ, I love it. The ribs this year have been awesome with a ton of meat on them. Tommy and I do a ton of smoking as you may know and I've been using your rub on fish, seafood and poultry and sometimes just sprinkling it on veggies or over a salad. I used to have my own base rub and then add what was needed depending on the usage, but I do like your's a ton and it's easier, lol. I just got back from Memphis for my Juice Plus business and went to Rendezvous for ribs. I do love them, but I like yours a bit better. It's all in the sauce for me. Hot, not too sweet so that you open your taste buds and can taste the smoke ring on the meats! I do love burnt ends. Not sure if you sell them, but I do love them as an appetizer. I can't wait for the mustard to come. I'll pick some up when I get to Norman next if it's out!!!! Thanks for doing this site. Boomer Sooner, Pete
Thanks, Pete. Always good to hear from you. Tuf night for us Sooners in Lincoln. Better days lie ahead without question. Tommy and I chatted briefly on the phone. Nebraska was an experience that would have been perfect if OU could have won the game. Thanks for the support. See you down the road.