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JR's Blog: Weekend Update..Strike Force & Other Random Thoughts

JR's Blog: Weekend Update..Strike Force & Other Random Thoughts

Posted: Jan 31st 2010 By: CMBurnham

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Strike Force was a fun show to watch on a cold, Oklahoma night. Good, straight forward show w/o too many frills but plenty of unpredictability.

Bobby Lashley proved to me that his immediate, full time future is in MMA. Bobby won in a 1st round stoppage of a lackluster fight because of an unprepared fighter who took the fight on a week's notice. Lashley will get much better but is a year maybe more away from fighting Fedor or so it seems.

Jets coach Rex Ryan proved through antagonizing the Dolphins fans on hand that if this NFL thing doesn't work that he'd make a helluva wrestling manager.

Herschel Walker won his debut in a 3rd round stoppage against the perfect opponent for the 47 year old who looks more like a 27 year old. Strike Force got ESPN coverage off #34 who will likely be exploited on Strike Force's next CBS broadcast.

In a perfect example of why MMA is so athletically compelling when Robbie Lawler OKed his opponent just when it looked like Lawler was done. Slobber knocker combo did the dirty deed.

Cris Cyborg looks to be an imposing cross between Chyna of years ago and Beth Phoenix as she dominated her opponent in winning in the 3rd round and then donned pink and black "Hitman" fight gear complete w/ shades. Women's MMA can be built in time to be big.

New Strike Force welterweight champ Nick Diaz wins an exciting battle w/ a first round KO. Diaz is a bad ass w/ an attitude. Helluva fighter.

Mauro Ranallo and Frank Shamrock were fun to listen to and Strike Force would have been a blast to have called.

Emailer questions...

Who wins a fight between former Sooners Wahoo McDaniel and Dr. Death. I would never bet against Doc in a legit fight. Really happy this one never happened. After it was over both men would have laughed about it over a beer...in the hospital.

Yes, this year's Royal Rumble, this Sunday night on PPV, is the most hard to call, unpredictable WWE PPV in a good while. I wish I could be there to call it if for nothing else the Rumble match. This isn't a company line hyperbole but how I honestly feel. Several men could win the Rumble match and it would make sense. I look for some significant surprises in Atlanta.

If Davyboy Smith and Tommy Billington ever go in th WWE HOF will it be as singles or as the British Bulldogs? I don't know but my guess would be as a team.

My dream tag bouts would include Doc & Gordy vs Hansen & Brody....Patterson and Stevens vs Brisco Brothers...Brainbusters vs. Flair and Wahoo...Rock-N-Roll Express vs Midnight Express...Murdoch & Rhodes vs. the Funks. How's that for starters?

Yes..I enjoyed Friday Night Smackdown this week. Hairy chested CM Punk vs HHH was old school good while HBK vs Mysterio was PPV quality.

Is it really automatic that Undertaker beats Rey in dominating fashion? Nothing is guaranteed.

Yes...OKC's Ford Center, newly renovated home of the NBA's Thunder, could someday host another WWE PPV and a full house for Raw on March 1 would help the cause.

Read a late night Tweet from Chris Jericho who seemed to be having fun at a heavy metal, karaoke joint.

I've got several Tweets currently up so check 'em out.

For those who don't like to read about anything but Rasslin here on my blogs...I'm deeply sorry.

Got several text messages Saturday night from many WWE tars who definitely have their game faces on as it relates to Sunday's Royal Rumble. I expect a strong work ethic to be put forth in Atlanta. Call it Wrestlemania adrenaline.

Thanks for stopping by and check back w/ us Sunday for more Rumble thoughts. Now please go order a FREE SHIPPING package. Yeah, I'm shameless.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R.

 

Tags: Jim Ross, Beth Phoenix, Wahoo McDaniel, Steve Williams, Terry Gordy, Stan Hansen, Bruiser Brody, Pat Patterson, Brisco Brothers, Ric Flair, Rock-N-Roll Express, Midnight Express, Dick Murdoch, Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk, Dory Funk, Jr.

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Spotlight in History

  • 1962 Danny Hodge & El Gran Lothario def. Hiro Matsuda & Don Kent for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 1979 Mike George def. Mr. Wrestling II for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
  • 1979 Mike Sharpe, Jr. def. Mike George for the MSW Louisiana Title
  • 1982 Kevin Von Erich def. King Kong Bundy for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 1988 John Tatum & Jimmy Jack Funk def. The Simpson Brithers (Steve Simpson & Shaun Simpson) for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles
  • 2008 Tim Rockwell became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
  • 2009 Cold Blooded Chris def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 2019 Lake Hefner def. Adam Patrick for the ASP Inter-County Title
  • 2020 Brixton Barricade def. Brock Landers for the ASP Inter-County Title
  • 2021 Step Brothas (Jermaine Johnson & Tego) def. DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) for the ASP Tag Team Titles
  • 2021 Father Padge def. Duncan Kincaid for the ASP All Time Title
  • 2021 Brandon Barricade def. Father Padge for the ASP All Time Title
  • 2025 Merc became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 2025 Cappuccino Jones became the CPW 918 Champion
  • 2025 Skylar Slice became the CPW Women’s Champion
  • 2025 Super Crash Brothers (Trench Blythe & Badger James) became the CPW Tag Team Champions
  • 2025 The Sweet Life (Jake Swayze & Killbane) def. The Super Crash Brothers (Trench Blythe & Badger James) for the CPW Tag Team Titles

Week of Sun 08-30 to Sat: 09-05

  • 08-30 2025 Remy Devereaux def. Gluttony for the RWE United States Title
  • 08-30 2025 Psychotic Messengers (Malachi the Mad & Tank Bryson) def. The Family Affiliated (Riki Wildlee & Gluttony [substituting for Athan Sorrow]) for the RWE Tag Team Titles
  • 08-30 2025 Bishop Simon def. Skidz for the RWE Light Heavyweight Title
  • 08-30 2025 Block Party (Mr. Wobble & Billie the Kiid) became the TexPro Tag Team Champions
  • 08-31 1954 Joe Christie became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 08-31 1986 Eddie Gilbert & Sting def. The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) for the UWF Tag Team Titles
  • 08-31 1987 Ted Arcidi became the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 08-31 1998 T. C. Gold def. J. J. Mustang for the OPW Turnpike Title
  • 09-01 1958 Mad Man Martin def. Bill Longson for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 09-01 1982 Bill Irwin def. Al Madril for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 09-01 1984 The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) def. The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 09-01 1986 Buzz Sawyer & Matt Borne became the WCCW World Tag Team Champions
  • 09-01 2007 Damien Morte def. Shane Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 09-01 2007 Kareem Sadat def. Damien Morte for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 09-01 2007 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 09-01 2016 The Canadian Red Devil became the PWTV Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 09-01 2018 Tommy Dean def. Jerry Storm for the BPW Lion Heart Title
  • 09-01 2018 Randy Price def. Damon Windsor for the WCR Revolutionary Title
  • 09-02 1963 Bill Watts & Jerry Kozak def. The Bolos (The Great Bolo [1st] & The Mighty Bolo) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 09-02 1985 Brian Adias & The Von Erichs (Kevin Von Erich & Kerry Von Erich) def. Mark Lewin, One Man Gang, & Jack Victory (substituting for Tim Brooks) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Titles
  • 09-02 1985 Gino Hernandez def. Brian Adias for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 09-02 1987 Terry Taylor def. Shane Douglas for the UWF Television Title
  • 09-02 2005 Jack Legacy def. Pork Chop for the SRPW Boys and Girls Club Title
  • 09-02 2022 Sam Stackhouse def. Derek James for the UWO Heavyweight Title
  • 09-02 2022 Fly Def (Warren J & Zack Zilla) def. The Unit (Charlie Haas & Big Fitz) for the TexPro Tag Team Titles
  • 09-03 1984 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Titles
  • 09-03 1984 Gino Hernandez def. Mike Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 09-03 1984 Chris Adams def. Jake Roberts for the WCCW Television Title
  • 09-03 2005 Outlaw def. Angel Williams for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
  • 09-03 2011 Kareem Sadat def. L. J. McDaniels for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 09-03 2022 Hornsby def. Rhett for the WFC Drillsville Title
  • 09-04 1972 Duke Myers & Terry Garvin [1st] became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
  • 09-04 1978 The Von Erichs (David Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich) def. Gino Hernandez & Bruiser Brody for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles
  • 09-04 2015 Mr. Nasty def. Abel for the SRPW United States Title
  • 09-04 2021 Hornsby became the WFC Drillsville Champion
  • 09-04 2021 Duncan Kincaid def. C. M. Burnham for the ASP All Time Title
  • 09-05 1962 Danny Hodge & El Gran Lothario def. Hiro Matsuda & Don Kent for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 09-05 1979 Mike George def. Mr. Wrestling II for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
  • 09-05 1979 Mike Sharpe, Jr. def. Mike George for the MSW Louisiana Title
  • 09-05 1982 Kevin Von Erich def. King Kong Bundy for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 09-05 1988 John Tatum & Jimmy Jack Funk def. The Simpson Brithers (Steve Simpson & Shaun Simpson) for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles
  • 09-05 2008 Tim Rockwell became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
  • 09-05 2009 Cold Blooded Chris def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 09-05 2019 Lake Hefner def. Adam Patrick for the ASP Inter-County Title
  • 09-05 2020 Brixton Barricade def. Brock Landers for the ASP Inter-County Title
  • 09-05 2021 Step Brothas (Jermaine Johnson & Tego) def. DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) for the ASP Tag Team Titles
  • 09-05 2021 Father Padge def. Duncan Kincaid for the ASP All Time Title
  • 09-05 2021 Brandon Barricade def. Father Padge for the ASP All Time Title
  • 09-05 2025 Merc became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 09-05 2025 Cappuccino Jones became the CPW 918 Champion
  • 09-05 2025 Skylar Slice became the CPW Women’s Champion
  • 09-05 2025 Super Crash Brothers (Trench Blythe & Badger James) became the CPW Tag Team Champions
  • 09-05 2025 The Sweet Life (Jake Swayze & Killbane) def. The Super Crash Brothers (Trench Blythe & Badger James) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
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