JR's Blog: @TonySchiavone Podcast Exploding, New, Ross Report Guests Booked, JR & USA Today Sports, Sooners Open at Home, Lucha Underground Info
Posted: Aug 28th 2014 By: Jim Ross
College football season is here in the USA and I couldn't be more ready to tailgate with some of the best grill masters around....let's get to cooking!
Getting amazingly positive feedback on our @TonySchiavone24 podcast now on the Ross Report which is FREE at podcastone.com or at iTunes. Subscribe for FREE at iTunes and you won't miss an episode. I'm also doing a reoccurring guest role on @steveaustinBSR podcast this week as well. Both Steve and my podcasts can be found in the same places. I hope that you will subscribe to both at no cost to you.
Talking to Tony was so cathartic to me and brought back some great memories. I'm happy that I found out that I inadvertently helped him get a raise in Atlanta. :)
Oklahoma hosts the Duck Dynasty guys alma mater Louisiana Tech this Saturday evening here in Norman. OU is a heavy favorite and I'm anxious to see how this edition of @Oklahoma_Football is going to look coming right out of the box. I will be on the sideline sweating under the black hat and loving every minute of it.
The Sooners have a great deal of talent returning that finished with three straight road wins in 2014 plus the squad is healthy and raring to go. OU has a legit chance to fight there way into the Final Four of College Football this season but you can't win them all if you don't win the first one.
Back to the podcast world, @TheBobHolly, @itsvadertime aka Leon White, and @TheRealXPac aka Sean Waltman are all coming to the Ross Report in the next few weeks as we continue to add to an already impressive schedule of guests to finish 2014 in a strong way.
Doing some research on the recruitment of Brock Lesnar to WWE and on @HeymanHustle aka Paul Heyman and his national, cable TV beginnings in Atlanta for WCW. This will be a piece for FoxSports.com and will be posted in a few days. There are some interesting stories concerning both men that I think that you will enjoy.
My involvement with USA Today Sports is going to be writing about college football. This project will commence in about a week or so. More to come.
Lucha Underground debuts its English speaking version of the new, pro wrestling TV show on Wednesday night Oct 8 at 8/7 central on the El Rey Network. Former WWE creative team member Chris DeJoseph aka Big Dick Johnson when performing back in the day is Co-Executive Producer of the new series. Chavo Guerrero will also be involved in the broadcast and will have some administration responsibilities. John Morrison/Hennigan, Rycklon Stephans aka Ezekiel Jackson, Angela Fong aka Savannah in WWE and Karlee Perez aka Maxine in WWE will be a part of the talent roster comprised of American talents and luchadors from AAA. Former WWE employees Chris Roach and Matt Stollman are also involved on the production side. I wish this crew the best of luck with their new, one hour show. The Spanish version of this show will air on Saturdays on UniMas Network.
Interested in the Rhodes boys antagonistic turn on Monday Night RAW. I think it helps the tag team scene that is still a work in progress. Dusty's boys are unique to say the least and I like their potential contributions as both have somewhat been underutilized.
Thought the Bella's segment on RAW was what is was, a good opportunity for both, nonetheless, but it was missing Stephanie McMahon's presence in my view. Steph has been a major contributor to this story line.
When those talking about the Jack Swagger-Rusev rivalry, it seems as if the goal is to enhance the persona of Rusev at the end of the day but Swagger can maximize his minutes and help his own cause. Baby faces that get over never go down without fighting their heart out, selling with their head up and never quitting on the fans. Simple but true philosophy.
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Going to be doing some appearances @HomelandStores in Norman and Lawton during football season prior to selected OU games. Stay tuned for the details.
Boomer Sooner!
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Spotlight in History
- 1972 Billy Red Lyons def. The Spoiler for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 1980 Mr. Hito & Mr. Sakurada def. Jose Lothario & Tiger Conway Jr. for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 1982 Ted DiBiase def. Junkyard Dog for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 1984 Gino Hernandez became the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 1989 The Stud Stable (Robert Fuller & Brian Lee) def. Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 2001 Big Daddy Moore def. Adam Lacroix for the OPW Oklahoma Television Title
- 2001 Grenade became the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 2009 Joshua Michael & Epic became the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 2023 Dustin Tibbs def. Thrash for the WFC Prime Title
Week of Sun 06-21 to Sat: 06-27
- 06-21 1982 Junkyard Dog def. Bob Roop for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 06-21 1987 Al Perez def. The Dingo Warrior for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 06-21 2003 Kitty def. Manservant for the TPW Womens Title
- 06-21 2008 Tim Rockwell def. El Super Colibri for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-21 2008 Li'l Joe def. Xavior for the GPCW Cruiserweight Title
- 06-21 2014 Buster Cherry def. Havoc for the SWCW All-American Title
- 06-21 2024 Big Sed def. Sam Adonis for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-21 2025 Dan Webber became the LCW Lionheart Champion
- 06-22 2005 Phillip def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 06-22 2018 Joe Cuedo def. Brock Baker for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-22 2024 Pastor Brent def. Daniel Aaron Michalles for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-22 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-22 2025 Billie the Kiid def. Dan Webber for the ASP Heavyweight Title
- 06-23 1972 Billy Red Lyons def. The Spoiler for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 06-23 1980 Mr. Hito & Mr. Sakurada def. Jose Lothario & Tiger Conway Jr. for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 06-23 1982 Ted DiBiase def. Junkyard Dog for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 06-23 1984 Gino Hernandez became the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 06-23 1989 The Stud Stable (Robert Fuller & Brian Lee) def. Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 06-23 2001 Big Daddy Moore def. Adam Lacroix for the OPW Oklahoma Television Title
- 06-23 2001 Grenade became the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-23 2009 Joshua Michael & Epic became the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 06-23 2023 Dustin Tibbs def. Thrash for the WFC Prime Title
- 06-24 1972 Stan Stasiak def. Red Bastien for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 06-24 1974 Bull Ramos def. Rip Tyler for the TSW North American Title
- 06-24 1977 John Studd became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-24 1985 The Dynamic Duo (Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams) def. The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2000 Great Bolo [2nd] def. Ichiban [2nd] for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 06-24 2000 Ichiban [2nd] became the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-24 2005 Spoiler 2000 became the NWA-U Television Champion
- 06-24 2006 Prophet SteVens became the AACW Television Champion
- 06-24 2007 Matt Garza became the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
- 06-24 2016 Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields) def. Terry Montana & Mighty Mouse for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2016 Seth Angel def. Steven Cruze for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 06-24 2016 Adrian Dell def. Nathan Estrada for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-24 2017 Drake Gallows became the ASP Heavyweight Champion
- 06-24 2017 Excellence Personified (Duke Swellington & Dustin Heritage) def. Shawn Hendrix & Aaron Anders (substituting for Anthony Andrews) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2017 Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields) def. Big Smooth & Zakk Sinizter for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2018 Shawn Sanders def. Chaz Sharpe for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 06-24 2018 Canadian Red Devil def. Adam Patrick for the ASP Mid-American Title
- 06-24 2020 Warren Powers def. Giganto for the BPW 365 Title
- 06-24 2023 Stage Dive Mafia (Rook Tyler & Axel Savage) became the BCW Tag Team Champions
- 06-24 2023 C. M. Burnham def. Lunchador for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-24 2023 Lunchador def. C. M. Burnham for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-25 2011 Sam Stackhouse def. Shane Morbid for the BYEW Heavyweight Title
- 06-25 2011 The Sons of Ireland (Devan Scott & Shane Scott) def. The New Age Syndicate (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) for the BYEW Tag Team Titles
- 06-25 2011 Chris Chaos became the BYEW Caution Champion
- 06-25 2011 The Future Hall of Famers (John O'Malley & Brad Michaels) def. Bernie D & Aaron Neil (subbing for Max McGuirk) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 06-25 2016 Brian Breaker def. Zakk Sinizter for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 06-25 2017 The Cub Scouts (Grizzly Gates & Brock Landers) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 06-26 1961 The Bolos (Great Bolo 1st & Mighty Bolo) became the TSW Southwestern Tag Team Champions
- 06-26 1987 Frankie Lancaster & Eric Embry def. The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 06-26 1999 Tarantula def. Original Renegade for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 06-26 2005 Li'l Joe def. Phillip for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 06-26 2009 Brandon Groom def. The Handsome Spoiler for the TOPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 06-26 2009 Kevin James Sanchez def. Bobby Starr for the BYEW Entertainment Title
- 06-26 2021 Most Wanted (Dan Webber & Reese) def. Los Loco Moscas (Elijah Sparks & El Greengo Loco) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
- 06-26 2025 Microman def. Mini Abismo Negro for the EDW Heavyweight Title
- 06-27 1969 Wahoo McDaniel & Thunderbolt Patterson became the WCCW American Tag Team Champions
- 06-27 1971 Johnny Valentine def. Toru Tanaka for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-27 1976 Jose Lothario def. The Mongolian Stomper for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-27 2009 Randy Price def. Dustin Heritage for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 06-27 2009 Martin Justice became the OECW Southwestern Champion
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- Paul Rodriguez Jun 26th
- Sylvia Richmond Jun 26th
- Kuda Jun 27th
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- Jason Kirby Jun 27th
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- Ignition Jun 27th
- Malico Jun 28th
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- Damian Kincaid Jun 28th
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- Claire Jun 28th
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- Voltio Santiago Jun 29th
- Barbara Galento Jun 29th
- Kenneth Caine Jun 30th
- Ed Lewis Jun 30th
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- Tim WarCloud Jul 1st
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- Sung Yung Kang Jul 1st
- Jake Hollister Jul 1st
- Crowson D. Calhoun Jul 2nd
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- Rex Andrews Jul 2nd
- Wrangler Rhett Jul 2nd
- Rachael Starz Jul 3rd
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- Ray the Bae Jul 3rd
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- Blake Wilson Jul 4th
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- Bob Sweetan Jul 4th
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- Little Tokyo Jul 5th
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