JRs Blog: Tuesday Update..Fedor..JR needs your feedback..Mean Gene..RAW
Posted: Nov 4th 2009 By: CMBurnham
Happy Tuesday...good of you to check out our site. We appreciate the visit and hope that you consider placing an order while you are here.
As you can see, I'm blogging more than normal because of my decreased travel schedule these days. Blogging keeps me busy plus I enjoy writing.
We've updated our Q&A Section of the site FYI.
I'll also be writing later today for WWE.com about Raw and other WWE oriented things. I hope that you'll pay them a visit.
BBQ'ed Random Thoughts hot out of the smoker....
Raw Thoughts:
I liked Ozzie and Sharon Osbourne's role on Raw Monday night. It wasn't overkill and it played to their strengths. Ozzie, honestly, pleasantly surprised me with his performance and his wife is really sharp which has likely saved Ozzie's arse over the years. They are a prime example of where a "reality show" has helped their personas and made them relevant again to a new audience.
The continued evolution of Sheamus, the big Irish guy with no last name, is something that I'm enjoying. Hopefully, this build will be consistent and not rushed as it is obvious to me that Sheamus, the big Irish guy with no last name, has marketable potential. I like his size, physicality, and obvious toughness and he also has a strong work ethic and desire to not just be a player to be be a main event player. Sheamus is one of the most intriguing personas in WWE right now for my money. Can you imagine how fast Sheamus would progress if he were managed by a red hot, mouthpiece who was relevant in today's marketplace?
Good to see Kofi Kingston, who's now from his original homeland, continue to get his at bats. Kofi and Orton represent in ring youth which is a really good thing on which to build. Kofi's next few months of TV exposure will be crucial in his development as fans seem to be curious as far Kofi can go. I happen to feel that Kofi has a distinctive upside. However, too many stubbed toes or false starts seem to be the kiss of death with many of today's fans.
Until the duo of Jericho and Big Show lowered the boom on the heroes Monday night, Raw felt like a somewhat, light hearted broadcast which isn't an indictment. I never felt any serious "fan angst" watching the show until the last few in ring minutes. For a PG rated TV show, this feedback isn't unusual or negative. It's simply what it is.
It's easy to see that the WWE Divas are "smart, sexy and powerful" but what else good do they represent? Just curious.
DX's commentary on the main event was entertaining. For a former Raw announcer, their remarks were amusing. At least it was a change of pace and was a new element added to the presentation.
Key term is "new" of which the business needs an abundance.
Got a nice phone call this morning from "Mean Gene" Okerlund who was calling from Sarasota, Florida. Gene is way ahead of me in the restaurant biz and is a great source of feedback for me in our efforts to build our J.R.'s BBQ Brand. Gene is feeling well, which is the main thing, and is still making a few times a month trek up to WWE land to do work in the WWE TV studio. I encourage you to check out a "Mean Gene's Burgers and Pizza" and let me know your thoughts.
I think that Gene and I could co-host some interesting and fun shows on WWE 24/7 On Demand down the road. Who knows, that might be my next "WWE calling." First things first is to get the facial nerves to come to life of which there is no time table unless you know something in that regard that I don't.
Big nite for CBS and Strikeforce this Saturday night as they broadcast the network TV debut of Fedor Emelianenko, who is being positioned as the baddest MMA fighter alive. I might suggest that CBS air multiple and different personality profiles on the Russian heavy hitter prior to his fight during the show as no one knows if the fight will end in seconds, or not, one way or another. Will CBS continue to stick their toe in the MMA water if they don't pop a great TV rating this Saturday night? To CBS this MMA vehicle is one dimensional, it's all about the TV rating as producing a MMA event isn't as expensive as producing a multi week TV series. MMA is essentially an action adventure, reality show, sporting event but it will all still come back to the television rating CBS earns and creating stars that the viewer is interested in, intrigued with and are willing to emotionally invest.
I hear Gina Carano is currently making a movie but CBS not having her in some role for this broadcast is a mistake. Plus, CBS should have capitalized on the female genre with a women's bout Saturday if at all possible and if for nothing else the curiosity factor of women competing. Strikeforce has to differentiate themselves from the big dog, UFC, and utilizing women fighters is one way to do so.
It is also imperative for CBS to make me care about the other fighters while continuing to hype their cash cow Fedor and enhance his image. One piece of irony here is that Fedor will likely be the overwhelming fan favorite in the main event even though he is fighting an American in Chicago. The Average Joe doesn't know Fedor's opponent, Brett Rogers, which doesn't help build Fedor...win, lose, or draw.
We are looking to develop another Jalape?o Honey Mustard product in early 2010. I have several names on my mind for the new product but would be interested in your suggestions, too. Specialty mustards and ketchups are potential winners for us along with our BBQ Sauces which has much more competition on the grocery store shelves.
Our team will meet with the folks from Homeland Grocery Stores on Friday November 13 at JR's in Norman to talk about our 4 store trial of our 2 BBQ Sauces and our dee-licious Chipolte Ketchup.
Hopefully, once we establish our track record in Homeland, the folks at Reasor's Grocery chain in Eastern Oklahoma will give us a shot as well. Right now we are only looking to develop our brands in Oklahoma grocery stores for many reasons. Namely, many grocery stores will charge small company's slotting fees for shelf space of which takes the bulk of one's profits and if we can't make a dollar or two we shouldn't be in the game.
We are "thinking" of doing a limited time offer of personally autographing our JR's Cookbook's for the holiday, gift giving season. These books would be personalized, would include free shipping and would sell for under 20 bucks. Does that offer have any merit in your view?
Another question, if Lash LeRoux and I join forces to sell some of his amazing artwork here on the site as in signed and numbered limited edition pieces, what/who would you like to see and are you cool with another interesting gift item that is under $20? We can't utilized other's intellectual property that's trade marked but we can do many other illustrations.
I'm loving watching WWEClassics.com in my spare time. If you haven't checked it out, I strongly suggest that you do.
Speaking of WWE.com, their staff sent me the most heart felt and neatest "Get Well" card that I have received thus far. What a great team of hard working, young people who I am privileged to be around.
Dusty Rhodes won his Texas, minus 20 point bet with fellow WWE HOF'er Gerry Brisco as Texas dominated OSU in Stillwater last Saturday night 41-14. I'm not sure what was wagered but my Okie friend Brisco will likely have to either feed "The Dream' or listen to lots of Longhorn talk. The 'Horns should not lose another game including the Big 12 Title tilt which would likely put them in the National Title Game against either Florida or Alabama. UT has it rolling which isn't easy for a Sooner fan to say but one has to give the Texas team their due. I like Colt McCoy for the Heisman, too, which will still likely go to Tim Tebow.
Speaking of Florida, suspending linebacker Brandon Spikes for one half of Florida's game this for Spikes' eye gouging incident seems a little weak. I fully understand the "what goes on in a football pile" BS but trying to adversely affect an opponent's vision by gouging another player's eyes seems to warrant more than a 30 minute trip to the wood shed. Spikes is a great player which is probably why he wasn't suspended for at least a game.
I am "tentatively" planning on traveling up to Lincoln, Nebraska this weekend to catch my first ever game there. OU-Nebraska resonates to me of my late father who loved the rivalry built on respect and not on swagger or overstated emanations. It all depends on how I feel come the end of the week.
Ndamkong Suh, Husker defensive tackle will be earning LARGE dollars next year in the NFL and is one of the most amazing big men I've seen in years in college football. Suh (Soo) is one of the most dominate D-Linemen in college football this year along with OU's #93 Gerald McCoy. Both McCoy and Suh will most likely be top 5 picks in the 2010 NFL draft. The OU-Nebraska game is on ABC Saturday night in Lincoln. I expect to hear from my old pal Taz this week about the game as he is a big fan of the Huskers and has been for years.
Thanks for your continued support of our products here on line and products ordered today will be shipped tomorrow. Be well.
Boomer Sooner!
J.R.
Supplemental Information
Spotlight in History
- 1979 Mike George & Bob Sweetan became the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 1982 Mr. Olympia def. Killer Khan for the MSW Mississippi Title
- 1984 The Long Riders (Scott Irwin & Bill Irwin) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 1986 Buddy Roberts def. Terry Taylor for the UWF Television Title
- 2008 Striker def. Al Farat for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 2013 The C. I. A. (Trevor Mapleleaf & J. B.) def. The Oakhurst Fire Mafia (Keebler & Diamond) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
- 2019 Brixton Barricade def. Chaz Sharpe for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 2024 Shotgun Webber def. Zac Royal for the TIW No Pressure Title
Week of Sun 09-27 to Sat: 10-03
- 09-27 1977 Dr. X & Porkchop Cash def. The Medics (Medic #1 & Medic #2) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 09-27 1982 The Rat Pack (Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne) def. Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 09-27 1985 Brian Adias def. Gino Hernandez for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 09-27 1986 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) def. Eddie Gilbert & Sting for the UWF Tag Team Titles
- 09-27 2003 Brandon Groom became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
- 09-27 2003 Tarantula & X-Cal became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 09-27 2003 Big Daddy Moore def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 09-27 2008 Outlaw def. 3rd Rail for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 09-27 2008 Rage Logan def. Sage for the SWCW Cruiserweight Title
- 09-27 2008 Shank became the SWCW Luchadore Champion
- 09-27 2008 Seth Allen def. Dustin Heritage for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 09-27 2015 Lil Outlaw def. Little Nasty Boy for the EMWF Heavweight Title
- 09-27 2015 King Midget def. Lil Outlaw for the EMWF Heavweight Title
- 09-27 2019 Stephan Bonnar def. MVP for the WCR Imperial Title
- 09-27 2025 Mitch Onyx def. Bishop Simon for the RWE Light Heavyweight Title
- 09-27 2025 Triple Crown Tribe (Fuel & Koko) def. The Super Crash Brothers (Trench Blythe & Badger James) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 09-27 2025 Birdman def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Apex Title
- 09-27 2025 Brandon Warhawk def. Faded Ghoul for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-27 2025 Sgt. Todd def. Floyd Maystorm for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 09-27 2025 L. C. Green def. Deacon Hendrix for the RWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-27 2025 Will Chambers def. L. C. Green for the RWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-28 1979 Mike George & Bob Sweetan became the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 09-28 1982 Mr. Olympia def. Killer Khan for the MSW Mississippi Title
- 09-28 1984 The Long Riders (Scott Irwin & Bill Irwin) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 09-28 1986 Buddy Roberts def. Terry Taylor for the UWF Television Title
- 09-28 2008 Striker def. Al Farat for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 09-28 2013 The C. I. A. (Trevor Mapleleaf & J. B.) def. The Oakhurst Fire Mafia (Keebler & Diamond) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
- 09-28 2019 Brixton Barricade def. Chaz Sharpe for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 09-28 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 09-28 2024 Shotgun Webber def. Zac Royal for the TIW No Pressure Title
- 09-29 2007 Luc Lapointe & Beau Dalton became the SWCW Tag Team Champions
- 09-29 2007 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 09-29 2007 Beau Dalton def. Luc Lapointe for the SWCW Sooner Xtreme Title
- 09-29 2007 Kunna Keyoh def. Joe Herell for the UWF06 Violent Division Title
- 09-30 1963 Bill Miller def. Louie Tillet for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 09-30 1965 The Daltons/The Fargos (Jim Dalton/Jim Fargo & Jack Dalton [1st]/Don Fargo) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
- 09-30 1974 Blackjack Lanza def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 09-30 1977 Ox Baker def. Captain USA for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 09-30 1981 Great Kabuki def. Bob Roop for the MSW Louisiana Title
- 09-30 1983 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer I & Super Destroyer II) def. Roddy Piper & Bulldog Brower for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 09-30 2006 The House of Strange (AWOL & Overdose) def. The Family (Beau Dalton & Luc Lapointe) for the AACW Tag Team Titles
- 09-30 2007 Outlaw became the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
- 09-30 2017 Los Loco Moscas (Elijah Sparks & El Greengo Loco) def. Legion (Rob Cabella & Shawn Shields) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 09-30 2023 The Psychotic Messengers (Tank Bryson & Malachi) became the MajCW Tag Team Champions
- 09-30 2023 Romeo Reese def. Punk Synister for the MajCW Flawless Title
- 09-30 2023 Nibira def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-30 2023 Brandon Groom def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-30 2023 Oscar Amazing def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-30 2023 Lunchador def. Oscar Amazing for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-30 2023 John J. Bishop def. Lunchador for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-30 2023 Lunchador def. John J. Bishop for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 10-01 2002 Pimpology (Jeffrey Parker & Kool Ade) def. The Professionals (John Zorthos & Julian Wolfenbarger) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 10-01 2002 Bitch the Clown def. HIMM for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 10-01 2002 The Cookie Man def. Bitch the Clown for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 10-01 2002 HIMM def. The Cookie Man for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 10-01 2004 Beau Dalton def. Bobby Dalton for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 10-01 2011 Michael Barry def. Double D for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 10-01 2011 Maniac Mike def. John E. Stone for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 10-01 2011 Se7en def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 10-01 2011 Kevin James Sanchez & Kareem Sadat became the SWCW Tag Team Champions
- 10-01 2011 Drake Gallows & Bobby Star became the SWCW All-American Champion
- 10-01 2012 Brian Lakewood def. Brandon Walker for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 10-01 2016 Dean Lambert def. Kareem Sadat for the EmpCW Independent Hardcore Title
- 10-01 2016 Running Wolf became the NAW Heavyweight Champion
- 10-01 2016 Thunder, Inc. (Rolling Thunder & Tim Bean) def. The Midnight Riders (The Unknown & The Midnight Rider) for the NAW Tag Team Titles
- 10-02 2004 Missa Sparkle def. Beau Dalton for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 10-02 2004 Beau Dalton def. Missa Sparkle for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 10-02 2004 Codie Mullins def. Beau Dalton for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 10-02 2004 Beau Dalton def. Codie Mullins for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 10-02 2009 Aerial Assault (Montego Seeka & Ky-ote Joe) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 10-02 2010 Outlaw def. Tyson Jaymes for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 10-02 2010 Bleach, Ink (Draven Cross & Korvin Sage) def. The Hardcore Connection (Shane Sanchez & Maniac Mike) for the SWCW Tag Team Titles
- 10-02 2010 Rage Logan def. Damien Morte for the SWCW Cruiserweight Title
- 10-02 2010 David Kyzer def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW All-American Title
- 10-02 2010 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 10-02 2010 Jasper Davis def. Kevin Douglas for the NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Title
- 10-02 2010 La Reina de Corazones def. Tasha Simone for the NWA World Womens Title
- 10-02 2011 Nemesis (Damien Morte & Damon Windsor) def. The New Age Syndicate (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 10-02 2016 The Urban Misfits (Drake Gallows & Dean Lambert) def. The Mid-South Express (Tyson Jaymes & Will Chambers) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 10-02 2020 Jerome Daniel Griffey def. Niles Plonk for the TexPro Red River Title
- 10-02 2021 Step Brothas (Jermaine Johnson & Tego) def. Niles Plonk & Flex Zerba (substituting for Dexter Hardaway) for the BCW Tag Team Titles
- 10-03 1967 Brute Bernard & Mike Paidousis def. The Von Erichs (Fritz Von Erich & Waldo Von Erich) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 10-03 2008 Spoiler 2000 became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 10-03 2009 Arrogant Money (Austin Tacious & Randy Price) def. BLK-OUT (Jermaine Johnson & Montego Seeka) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 10-03 2020 Classy & Sassy (Niles Plonk & Dexter Hardaway) def. The Brotherhood of Holy Hell (Terry Pantera & Dean Lambert) for the BCW Tag Team Titles
- 10-03 2020 Super Beast def. Cody Burns for the BCW Heavyweight Title
- 10-03 2025 Lola the Adventurer def. Skylar Slice for the CPW Women’s Title
- 10-03 2025 The Super Crash Brothers (Trench Blythe & Badger James) def. The Sweet Life (Colt Killbane & Jake Swayze) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
- Trey Count Sep 28th Today!
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- Tommy Prince Sep 28th Today!
- Rip Tyler Sep 28th Today!
- Scott Lee Sep 28th Today!
- Billy Ray [2nd] Sep 28th Today!
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- Bang Bang Bennett Sep 29th
- David Sammartino Sep 29th
- Lady Starwind Sep 30th
- Kidd Riggs Sep 30th
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- Marlboro Slim Sep 30th
- Fred Urban Sep 30th
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- Hector Guerrero Oct 1st
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- Abilene Maverick Oct 2nd
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- Studd Lee Oct 4th
- Abyss Oct 4th
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