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JR's Blog: Flair Controversey; JBL in the News; 'Taker Retirement Rumors; Jushin Liger; Lesnar; The dark side of Chris Adams

Posted: Dec 14th 2008 By: mikeiles

With me leaving Saturday for Buffalo, I thought I would write a short blog with a few observations and random thoughts. We will cover The Naitch, Brock Lesnar, JBL, and Chris Adams among others. Here goes...

I guess there was a small controversy about Ric Flair attending an autograph session Saturday in Jersey. Ric is now making the appearance as previously committed as I understand it. I heard that Ric's agent was not pleased Ric would be asked to sign several requests from fans who could not be there but instead paid the fees and send items for signing. I say what the hell. Sign the items, earn the payday and call it a day. Agents can over think things and many of them do on a regular basis. Ric is very amenable to his fans and I can virtually assure you this "issue" was not of Ric's doing. Fortunately, all's well that ends well Saturday in New Jersey.

JBL has been in the eye of the storm this week as far as 'rasslin gossip is concerned which sort of goes with the turf these days. Nonetheless I am impressed with how much weight John has lost over the past several months and I do know that his Mamajuana Energy Drink has been an important aspect of his weight loss which is getting close to a whopping 100 pounds. Obviously the product works and John has told me that taking it has helped him maintain his workouts which are a must to go along with common sense eating.

Speaking of losing weight, I mentioned that I had 2 Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches with Tazz this past week from Tony Luke's in Philly and I get emails blasting me and telling me that my colon is going to blow up, etc. I have heard enough colon jokes to last me a life time and all you amateur Dr. Heiney's out there can let it rest. I may eat red meat once a week nowadays and am healthier than I have been in years.

Great to see Brock Lesnar heading back down to Louisville to make an appearance at the Davis Arena where Brock learned his pro wrestling skills. I am impressed with the UFC Heavyweight Champion for taking the time to do this. Brock will be in Louisville on January 7.

We are getting a ton of emails about the retirement of The Undertaker. I have heard NOTHING about this matter and would bet a black hat and a slab of ribs that 'Taker wrestles a few more years. Plus, for the record I don't ever see the Undertaker losing at a Wrestlemania no matter who he wrestles.

We are really staying busy processing your orders that you are sending in and the Mrs. is helping her sister get them packed and shipped. You still have time to place your orders but I suggest you get them in ASAP so we can get them to you by the holidays.

FCW wrestler Sheamus O'Shaunessy is a good looking prospect. Keep your eye on him.

The pending Chris Adams' documentary could really be interesting. Adams had great talent, a superb look, unique verbal skills but also had a pronounced dark side. Drugs and alcohol abuse did Adams no favors nor did him working in World Class Wrestling when it was the wild west and talents had little discipline and it was party like a rock star virtually every night. Adams seemed to have a propensity of beating women and that is never cool. Chris' temper got him some prison time as I recall for assaulting a flight attendant and he died of a gun shot wound.

I see where Jushin Liger is having a match to celebrate his 20th anniversary of being in the business. I vividly remember meeting Liger for the first time while I was in WCW. He was and I am sure still is a class act. Liger was the Rey Mysterio of Japan for those of you that may not be familiar with the talented, high flier. Liger's matches with Brian Pillman are some of my best memories of that period of my career. Their aerial moves were on the money and not over done and all had meaning. Flying for the hell of it reeks of a lack of knowledge of the art of wrestling and both "Thunder" and "Flying Brian" fully understood the true meaning of wrestling and entertaining the fans.

Looking forward to Buffalo hosting Armageddon on Sunday. I have not seen the show or the final, final lineup but my instincts tell me that this show might include some surprises which are always nice if they stay surprises.

Congrats to Ron Simmons for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Ron was a real stud at Florida State and a legit 3 time all American. One man never blocked the dominating nose guard including my Sooners who hooked up twice against Ron's FSU Seminoles in the Orange Bowl. The celebration for Ron becoming the first African American World's Champion in WCW that was held at the CNN Center was something special of which to be a part. Ironically ESPN Classics has aired one of those Orange Bowls with Ron playing against Steve "Dr. Death" Williams who was an offensive guard for the Sooners. Small world, huh?

How long will it be until we see "Legacy" merchandise available? Soon would be my answer.

Check out our Q&A section of the site as I have worked diligently to update most of your questions. Remember the more succinct you can make them the better. If they start off with, "I have 5 questions for you" they likely get deleted. Nonetheless I have answered dozens of new questions and think you will enjoy that facet of this site.

The Mrs. and I are looking forward to 5 days in Miami in early January as the Sooners prepare to play Florida in the National Championship Game for the "strap." You see here in this blog I can say "strap" and it's cool. It's really not a strap though it's a crystal cup of which the Sooners have won 7 whereas a great team like Texas has won 3 if you're keeping score at home.

Again, thanks for your holiday business and you still have time to get your items by the holidays if you don't delay. Our family certainly appreciates you shopping with us.

Our Norman crew is still buzzing about actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton visiting our store last week. A buddy of mine got a part in an upcoming Billy Bob movie. I wonder......

Boomer Sooner!

J.R.

Tags: Jim Ross, WWE, Ric Flair, Chris Adams, WCCW, WCW, Steve Williams