JR's Blog: Kansas City Here We Come! Friday's Big News is a Day Closer...RAW Thoughts
Posted: Aug 18th 2009 By: mikeiles
Just some quick observations of Monday Night Raw before I hit the sack as I will be flying, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, Tuesday morning to Kansas City for Smackdown and Superstars business. I might even sample some of KC's famous "Q." The last time I was in KC, my Sooners were winning their 3rd consecutive Big 12 Championship at Arrowhead Stadium but that's another story for another time.
Before we start, this blog will likely be ripped a part because I earn a good portion of my living from WWE and I liked Raw for the most part. Let me assure you that no one at WWE asked me to write my observations nor do I seriously doubt if they care. With that said, if you choose to call me a shill then have at it but I require that you buy some BBQ Sauce or some Ketchup if you do.
I thought Freddie Prinze, Jr did an excellent job as the Guest Host of Raw and I'm sure that FPJ will be talking about the inverted backbreaker that he sustained for years to come with his Hollywood pals. Freddie is a true fan of which I respect. I wish I had gotten to know him better when he was on the creative team with WWE but we traveled different trails during the hectic TV days when I would see him. Nonetheless, FPJ is 2nd only to Shaq as my favorite Guest Host of Monday Night Raw.
Shaq is still "The Man." Well, Ric Flair is still "The Man" but you know what I mean. Naitch and I exchanged text messages today as he is going to join me in the Wahoo McDaniel interview that will be out this fall in a local OU publication.
Next week, the uber talented and charismatic Floyd "Money" Mayweather will look to steal the show in Money's home town of Las Vegas. Perhaps the SD team will produce our solitary, WWE Superstars bout in Vegas Monday night and yours truly can enjoy Raw in person. Hey, we got to visit Calgary for a few minutes before we enjoyed a lovely 3 hour drive to Edmonton.
BTW someone in the WWE Universe wrote some really ignorant remarks to my WWE.com blog that is posted every Thursday on the Smackdown page declaring that I was bitter, angry, etc for not being on Raw any longer and that was the reason that I "knocked" Raw..blah...blah...blah. Hey, buddy, I play for the SD team now. I got traded. I changed addresses. I am loyal to my "team." The MONEY IS THE SAME. Smackdown is a good show. Some fans even like SD better than Raw. I did have some withdrawal issues when the abrupt changing of the guard occurred but I GOT OVER IT. I suggest that you do the same. Thanks and don't forget to tip your servers.
REMEMBER....THE MONEY IS THE SAME.
(Perhaps it isn't enough but it's the same.)
Yes....that was a blatant attempt to lobby for more cash on my next contract if that does indeed occur. I would tell you more if I had a 900# or a premium section of this site but I don't so.....
Summerslam is this Sunday on PPV. It's in LA. I just thought I would throw that in even though I don't know the complete card. I don't have to as I get in for free.
I heard that WWE had over 300 rooms at various hotels in LA reserved which means that a bunch of corporate types will be doing some serious mingling in Los Angeles this weekend. I think it is called "networking."
Seriously, the WWE has major plans for the Summerslam weekend and it is the most ambitious Summerslam that I can remember. I am doing something "special" very early Sunday morning but I have been promised to secrecy.
Damn, I need a premium site. I can even smell the money.
I personally enjoyed the DX business Monday night. It was funny when it was supposed to be along with being dramatic and surprising. The match pitting DX vs. Orton/Rhodes at Summerslam now has much more significance. Legacy needed a night like they had in Saint Louie.
What match will close the show at Summerslam? Me thinks it will be John Cena challenging Randy Orton for the WWE Title. I'm smelling a Cena victory here but my predictions usually aren't wager worthy.
A job well done and a tip of the black hat for the St. Louis fans as they seemed to really enhance the broadcast Monday night.
No, Jerry Lawler's shirt that he wore on Raw was NOT from the Monique collection. The man that could be the next Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee happens to make a nice living on WWE TV wearing his T shirts of distinction. I may move to Memphis just so I can vote for The King.
Today I had an idea...don't laugh...I actually have them quite often. I wanted to try a BBQ'ed, Philly Cheese Steak Wrap so I went to our BBQ joint and had the kitchen prepare me one. Sliced brisket, grilled onions and red, bell peppers with melted Swiss cheese in a wrap and it was extraordinary especially when I drizzled some of our JR's Original BBQ Sauce on it. Wow. It's not even on the menu but it might become a lunch special.
We are contemplating starting an "early bird" menu to be in effect Monday-Wednesday evening for a specified period of time featuring some super specials at a low, low price.
Yes-sir we promised you a great main event...I have shilled for WWE Raw AND hyped my BBQ products....all in one, short blog. The humanity of it all.
One last thing, a suggestion for Raw would be to have more, longer matches but I am "old school" which, like the American Buffalo, puts me on the endangered species list. Fewer matches that last longer would make me smile....almost....Bells palsy, remember?
BTW....one last, last thing....I think WWE should think of producing a Brock Lesnar DVD. Why wouldn't they? Lots of folks in the biz would love to comment on Brock and WWE has tons of footage including the early, early days of Brock's career in OVW in Louisville. I'm just saying.
Boomer Sooner!
J.R.
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- 2022 Tego def. Mr. Wobble for the TexPro Texas Title
- 2023 Wolf of War def. Martin Justice for the EPW International Title
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- 2023 Native Law (Sheriff Schultz & Nashoba) def. K. O. A. (Caine Carter & Devion Black) for the NCWO Tag Team Titles
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- 10-19 1976 Karl Kox & Ken Patera became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
- 10-19 2013 Tyson Jaymes def. Brock Landers for the SWCW All-American Title
- 10-19 2013 The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley) def. Nasty Swag (Ace Archuleta & Robert Lee) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
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- 10-21 1969 Fritz Von Erich became the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
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- 10-21 2005 Mitch Carter def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Title
- 10-21 2006 J. T. LaMotta def. John O'Malley for the IZW Cruiserweight Title
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- 10-21 2017 Spirit Squad (Kenny [1st] & Mikey [1st]) def. Excellence Personified (Duke Swellington & Dustin Heritage) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 10-21 2022 Tego def. Mr. Wobble for the TexPro Texas Title
- 10-21 2023 Wolf of War def. Martin Justice for the EPW International Title
- 10-21 2023 Johnny Dynamite def. Johnny Lightning for the WFC Prime Title
- 10-21 2023 Native Law (Sheriff Schultz & Nashoba) def. K. O. A. (Caine Carter & Devion Black) for the NCWO Tag Team Titles
- 10-21 2023 Malik Mayfield def. Clayton Bloodstone for the NCWO Choctaw Nation Title
- 10-21 2023 Dominik Whiteheart def. Luke Richmond for the NCWO United States Title
- 10-22 1984 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) def. The Long Riders (Bill Irwin & Scott Irwin) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 10-22 2005 Big Van Vader def. Aaron Neil for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2005 Carnage def. John O'Malley for the IZW Hardcore Title
- 10-22 2005 Ryan Davidson became the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
- 10-22 2005 The Lone Shining Star def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Tri-State Title
- 10-22 2005 Michael Faith def. Outlaw for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2005 The Real Impact Players (Aaron Neil & Se7en) def. The Red Dirt Outlaws (Devon Monroe & Kevin James) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 10-22 2011 Fuel def. Jonathan Cross for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2022 Justin Lee def. Koko for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 10-22 2022 Dutch Hagen def. Wesley Crane for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2023 Tunnel Vision (Derek James & Logan Knight) became the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 10-22 2023 Luke Richmond def. Brandon Groom for the BPW Oklahoma Title
- 10-22 2023 Trench Blythe def. El Gallardo for the BPW Lion Heart Title
- 10-22 2023 The Stage Dive Mafia (Rook Tyler & Axel Savage) def. Native Law (Sheriff Schultz & Nashoba) for the NCWO Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 1965 Lee Fields & Bobby Fields became the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champions
- 10-23 1967 Spoiler #1 & Gary Hart def. Brute Bernard & Mike Paidousis for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 1968 Manuel Perez & Pepe Perez def. The Blue Demons (Blue Demon #1 & Blue Demon #2) for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 1988 Jerry Lawler def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Title
- 10-23 2003 Payton Scott def. Chris Matthews for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 10-23 2005 Matt Garza & Mr. Brown def. Brandon Bishop & John Zorthos for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 2005 Pretty Young Things (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) def. Matt Garza & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Titles
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- 10-23 2015 Vinny Pacheco def. Buster Cherry for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 10-23 2015 The Creepsters (Buster Cherry & Mr. Barnes) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 10-23 2021 Richie Adams def. Tommy Dean for the WFC Prime Title
- 10-23 2021 Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Lightning & Johnny Dynamite) def. The Space Age Cowboys (Paul Puertorico & Jason Jones) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 2021 Luke Langley def. Alex Royal for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 10-24 1983 Jimmy Garvin def. Chris Adams for the WCCW Television Title
- 10-24 1998 The VIP Crew (Rocco Valentino & Vinnie Valentino) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 10-24 2004 Se7en def. John O'Malley for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 10-24 2009 Xavior became the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
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