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Posted: Dec 19th 2009 By: mikeiles
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There is tons of speculation regarding WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart signing an agreement to return to WWE in the near future. Let me make this clear, I have not personally talked to Bret in months but have exchanged a few emails since I took ill in October but that was about his and my health issues and we never discussed a potential return to WWE for him. Also, I have not talked to one person in WWE about this issue either as I rarely talk to any one within WWE about any thing that doesn't involve my contractual issues.
I do know have a few, somewhat educated opinions on this matter. Firstly, having Bret Hart return to a WWE locker room and be able to mentor young talents is awesome. Young wrestlers need more positive role models who have made it within the business and Bret would no doubt be a great mentor and coach. I have often wondered why Bret has not been asked or arrangements made for Bret to do be a "reoccurring professor" in WWE's developmental program, FCW.
Secondly, Bret would not come back to WWE without a game plan and a strategy. Just as his wrestling matches had a beginning, a middle and an end so would the "Hitman's" return to WWE especially considering the controversy of Montreal 1997 which is an issue that seemingly won't die to wrestling historians and aficionados much like the President Kennedy tragedy in Dallas in 1963 to conspiracy theorists.
Bret is too smart that, IF, he's coming back to WWE that he has a sound strategy in mind with a predetermined destination. It doesn't take the class Valedictorian to make an educated guess that destination might logically be Wrestlemania 26.
Thirdly, if it is physically possible for Bret Hart to have a physical confrontation with his "arch nemesis" Mr. McMahon that attraction could be significant for WM26. When I last saw Bret at the Cauliflower Ally Club function a couple of years ago in Vegas he looked great. Pulling off an entertaining, say, "Street Fight" would not require the participants to have a traditional, wrestling bout of which Bret was the master back in the day.
I find it hard to believe that if Bret "Hitman" Hart's name was mentioned so prominently on Monday Night Raw that there is more than simply smoke but also some fire as it relates to this matter and I hope that I'm right as the return of the "Hitman" would be great for the fans and would add a new, fresh and much needed creative element to Monday Night Raw. not to mention enhancing Monday Night Raw's build to WM26. USA Network should be ecstatic is this matter comes to fruition.
Some have emailed me about what the potential of Bret returning would mean to the Hart Dynasty and I don't know that answer. My guess is that the Dynasty would naturally get more exposure but I see this matter as being much more about Bret and Mr. McMahon that any thing else with the goal to create some exciting, new TV moments from its inception through WM26.
Again, this is purely personal speculation and only one guy's opinion as I have, as previously mentioned, not spoken to any one in the Hitman or WWE camps about this matter.
Bottom line is that if Bret Hart returns to WWE that, in my opinion, it will be on Monday Night Raw, it will commence on Monday January 4 and that it will culminate in something big at WM26.
Speaking of WWE TV, I am planning on sitting with various family members and watching the WWE/NBC production of "Tribute to the Troops" Saturday night. Check your local listings for the most important TV program that WWE produces annually. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler are "calling" matches on the show but it isn't a wrestling show as you will see and I mean that in the best of ways.
The coolest, Holiday greetings card that wife Jan and I have received is one from ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons as it was designed by my friend himself. Really cool.
Don't forget for all you fans of the "vertically challenged" that apparently there will be a congregation of such this week during a courtroom scene on Monday Night Raw. O.K. here goes.....will it be a "short" segment...will anyone apply a "short arm scissors?"....will the script be dotted with "succinct, soundbytes?"....will a vertically challenged attorney file any "briefs?"...you get the picture. Or not.
UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar looks like, because of his on going issues allegedly with diverticulitis, that he will be stripped of his title soon. If Brock is lucky enough to dodge the surgeon's knife on this matter it will be miraculous. Having had diverticulitis, diverticulosis, a perforated intestine and a tumor removed from my colon I can identify with some of what Brock is currently going through. (Thank God I had the skilled Dr. Heiney to help pull me through.) He will have to change his diet to a significant degree for the rest of his life but I still see Brock most likely returning to the Octagon. Perhaps not in 2010 and, if so, it would be late in 2010. If Frank Mir wins the interim title, expect Lesnar to be even more motivated to return and physically destroy Mir as Brock did in their last encounter. To Mir's credit, he has talked and fought his way back into relevancy and into the title picture. Lesnar is seeing skilled, astrologist's and his physical snapshot will be evolving over the next few months. Obviously, UFC honchos feel Lesnar will be out an extended period of time or they wouldn't attempt to crown an interim, paper champion in Brock's absence.
For the record and because so much has been made of the matter from hose of you sending emails to this website, if Mickie James is "overweight" and she doesn't fit the role of what some folks feel a "diva" must resemble then I am an anorexic aviator and, by the way, I can't fly a kite.
When I see that many wrestling companies are promoting events past December 15 it reminds me of the many changes within the business over the years. Back in the 70's when I first got into the wrestling biz, most territories shut 'er down on or around December 15 and produced best of type TV shows and geared up for their Christmas Night Spectaculars with shows that they taped in advance.
Come to think of it, lots of things have changed within the wrestling business, many for the better, but even to the point that some don't feel comfortable with the genre being referred to as pro wrestling. Rasslin, ' in particular, has become a dirty word in some circles which I find somewhat laughable.
I watched WWE 24/7 On Demand last night, love the VOD service that I enjoy on Cox Cable here in the OKC area, and thought the latest Legends Roundtable featuring a discussion about Southern Wrestling to be excellent. Many have seen it feel the same way but you check it out for yourself and let us know your thoughts on that program. I thought it was really interesting and loved being a part of it.
My contract status with WWE has changed somewhat. We have agreed to terms on a contract extension for a few months to allow me to completely heal from Bells palsy #3. I don't expect to go back on the road until, at the earliest, March but that is an approximate time frame. The story making the rounds that I'm targeting WM26 to return to the airwaves makes for a good story but it is not accurate as I am hoping that I heal quicker and can get back in the game in some form sooner than March 28. That particular issue isn't up to me.
I have plenty of WWE responsibilities to keep me busy until I get back to an announce desk. I feel loyalty to WWE and, perhaps selfishly, feel that I have made significant contributions to the company over the years.
My long term career plans have yet to be discussed or finalized but for the short term I am staying on the team that I have played for since 1993 and that inducted me into their Hall of Fame in 2007. I am pleased to have this matter addressed and behind me at this time. Hopefully, WWE and I can facilitate a long term contract during this extension period.
Thanks for your on line business and Happy Holidays.
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
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