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JR's Blog: Extreme Rules Predictions, JR in Toronto THIS Friday Night, LAW Tonight after Extreme Rules, Mayweather, Huge, Ross Report Podcast This Week, JR's Online Biz Red Hot!

Posted: May 5th 2014 By: Jim Ross

Red hot day in Oklahoma with temps to reach mid 90's! Seems like there is a poolside location calling my name in our back yard. I'm burning valuable daylight so let's get to grilling.....

Big week for your's truly. I love to stay busy and involved especially on week's like this.

I head to Toronto mid week to do a truck load of media for our RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross Show that is this Friday night May 9 at the Danforth Music Hall with one show only starting at 9 pm. Tickets are still available at ticketmaster.ca and will be available at the door all day Friday as well. I hope that our friends and fans in the TO area will join me.

Speaking of Toronto, tonight (Sunday) after WWE Extreme Rules I will join the LAW Audio Wrestling crew to discuss the WWE event and you can hear us live at 11 pm eastern time at liveaudiowrestling.com.

prowrestlingtees.com/JimRoss are really cranking out the shirts and shipping them world wide in all sizes. Plenty of styles to choose from and more on the way.

Listen to the Ross Report Podcast this week with my special guest @ShawnMichaels as he breaks down many, many topics including his personal reaction while sitting at the Gorilla Position when Brock Lesnar shockingly broke the Undertaker's WrestleMania winning streak. It's a perspective that no one else has touched upon and I think that it will shock many. You can download our once a week podcast for free at podcastone.com and via iTunes. This interview will arguably be the most talked about podcast that we've done to date.

Also on this week's podcast you will hear how to save 20% on every JR's purchase at http://www.wweshop.com.

The HBK podcast is a two parter and will be followed by a helluva interview with Bill Goldberg who will also be starting a Podcast One show in the next few weeks.

Our business in the UK, Ireland and Europe via americansoda.co.uk has been so strong that they are running short on some items in their inventory. Remember that you can also order JR's online via beyondtheropes.co.uk as well.

Here's some Extreme Rules predictions that are w/o insider info and therefore are not wager worthy:

Daniel Bryan defeats Kane, overcomes the odds from a battered body and a much bigger, stronger opponent and then begins to get prepared for an eventual challenge to the WWE World Title from Brock Lesnar. Still of the mindset that the Bryan vs. Kane match exceeds expectations.

Thinking that The Shield overcomes Evolution in what should be a really strong 6 Man Tag. I expect this match to be very well produced and executed. Anxious to see it and hopefully the younger trio prevails to continue their ascension to the top of the roster.

Predicting that Bray Wyatt wins the cage match versus John Cena and I hope that it isn't via escaping the cage as that was designed years ago in another era to help 'save' the hero's image. Those days are long gone and Wyatt beating Cena by pinfall inside the cage helps build of the Wyatt persona and doesn't aversely harm Cena but instead facilitates the rivalry of which Cena will eventually prevail.

Can't see why Cesaro shouldn't to win the three man elimination match that actually should be really good featuring RVD and Jack Swagger as well. I'm a fan of all three men's work and have high expectations for this match.

If Bad News Barrett doesn't win the IC Title Sunday Night against Big E then WWE is missing a great opportunity to elevate a much needed antagonist and to continue to rehabilitate the image of the IC Title that used to mean so much in WWE. A loss to Barrett doesn't do significant damage to Big E who has cooled off since winning the IC Title and 'E' can easily become relevant by being on the chase in an attempt to regain it.

Paige should retain the Divas Title in her first major title defense against Tamina Snuka. Was asked on the Q&A's elsewhere here if Paige was called up too early and my answer was an emphatic no. Paige is young and being on the road is a challenge to all especially younger talents but as far as in ring action is concerned, the Brit has been ready a while. I see Tamina imposing her will and Paige battling from underneath to prevail. Keep it simple, logical and easy to execute. Plus, give these women time to tell a story.

Rusev is pitted against both R Truth and Xavier Woods as I assume that Truth & Woods will act as a tag team. Nonetheless Rusev should win but winning quickly is an important consideration. If WWE continues to play to Rusev strengths and the announce team continues to point out all the positives of the Bulgarian Brute, the rookie has a shot at getting over as in a year from now. I do like the package of Rusev and Lana as she has a distinctive look and accent that makes her different. Being different in today's world of pro wrestling, just like yesteryear, is imperative.

The obvious thing to do in the Hornswoggle vs. Torito match is to make the audience happy in this comedy outing and see the diminutive and talented masked grappler prevail but I'd go the other way and spotlight Horney as a way to promote his upcoming movie and to further the issue with Torito.

Anxious to see what 'shocking' moments or major surprises that WWE has in store on this show as those types of things are important to have in place to continue to aggressively market their WWE Network when folks hear what they have missed. If one is a wrestling fan and the Network is available to you, I can't see why one wouldn't subscribe for the $9.99 price tag per month.

WrestleMania 30 provided the end of The Streak and I'm curious to see what tonight brings. With that said and with the possible physical issues that Taker may be living with, one can make more sense of The Streak abruptly ending at WM30. I was/am a 'Streak' guy and it ending still has many of us talking about it weeks afterwards which is the sign of a shrewd promoter.

Hard fought win by Floyd Mayweather Saturday night in Las Vegas over Marcos Maidiana in a return fight worthy outing. No matter if it's boxing or MMA when fights go to the judge's scorecards things can get dicey as evidenced by one judge scoring the fight a draw. Floyd has many fans but it's obvious that many people buy his fights in hope that Money loses. That's the mark of a great heel.

Congrats to OKC Thunder for advancing in the NBA Playoffs and they will now face the LA Clippers with former Sooner star and OKC native Blake Griffin. Should be a fun series especially if OKC plays in that $2 Steak Tough mode. Sometimes they don't. One has to wonder if the star crossed Clippers are destined for a great playoff run considering all the grief that their idiot owner has caused them and their entire organization.

Tickets for our Chicago show, RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross, at the Chicago House of Blues on Saturday May 31 at 2 pm are available at ticketmaster.com. This is one day only and one show only in Chicago for our only date there this year. VIP Meet/Greet tickets are selling fast.

My sources tell me that the upcoming Paul Heyman DVD is going to be outstanding. I enjoyed being interviewed for it and sharing many stories and experiences with the 'Evil Genius" who has evolved into, arguably, the best manager/advocate ever in the business. I'm happy that I was able to provide Paul his first national broadcasting opportunity and our work together was some of the most entertaining and memorable broadcasting that I've ever done. This WWE production will be available very soon.

Hope that you will follow me on Twitter @JRsBBQ.

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Boomer Sooner!

J.R. @JRsBBQ