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Posted: Aug 11th 2014 By: Jim Ross
It's been a busy week here in Norman with Ross Report Podcast work on Monday and Tuesday and then working on my autobiography with Scott Williams Wednesday thru Saturday while basing out of the Sooner Legends Hotel and Suites at I-35 and Lindsey. Let's fire up the grill....
Scott, who's an author and attorney by trade along with being a former Marine who served in Desert Storm, and I got a great deal of work done but we have miles to travel before we make a viable dent in our project. I'm guessing we will be done if we are lucky by year's end and then the editing and business aspects of the process will begin which would hopefully make the book available by the summer of 2015.
I've kept TV formats, notes and various emails, text messages, etc from the Watts days through the WWE days so the book will be unique in that regard plus Scott will be interviewing between 75-100 people for it as well. Many of my yellow, legal pads that I took notes on over the years have some real nuggets on them that I had long forgotten.
Hopefully, no marriages or professional embarrassments will be adversely affected with the publishing of this book. (BTW...that was a joke. Sort of...)
This is a project that has been a long time coming and we have no deadline to complete it so we are going to take our time, do our research and write the best book that we can. The first book will take the reader through my days growing up in rural Oklahoma when I became a wrestling fan, how I backed into the business w/ Watts and McGuirk, navigating the wild and crazy days of the territories as a 20 something year old kid off the farm, the UWF sell out to JCP, WCW days and departure, and culminating with one of the most emotional moments of my career to that point.
The second book has been laid out and picks up the story in the mid 90's through my WWE exit in 2014.
In some Ross Report Podcast news, Sting Pt 2 is still going great guns. Next week's conversation will be with old friend and current TNA Impact star Bully Ray who I will always know as Bubba Ray Dudley. We talk about the future of Impact and Bubba's long career including his days in ECW and WWE.
Also, next week I will be visiting with Magnum TA, Terry Allen, for a future podcast of which I'm very excited about. Terry was a gifted talent in the ring and had a hall of fame career ahead of him when a car accident ended those dreams. Nonetheless he's had a rich, fulfilling life that I'm anxious to explore and to hear his take on today's pro wrestling business.
Looking at the iTunes Top 300 Sports Charts on Saturday night, our podcast was ranked #7 and was @PodcastOne top podcast at that particular time. I am sincerely grateful for all those that download our podcast for free every week.
Not sure how this happens but the WWE Summer Slam card info and lineup of matches including the match times leaked out to the internet over the past several hours. This is a big card with 8 matches plus all the obligatory and often times 'fill' of backstage bits that allegedly add 'entertainment' content to the event which means that some of the matches on the show won't get the bell to bell time that some would want to see them have which will prevent the show from being as good as it could be. Nonetheless I'm anxious to watch the event on the WWE Network of which I am renewing.
I'm writing a feature piece for foxsports.com on the polarizing affect that John Cena has on the WWE fan base which I am certain that many will have a differing point of view than do I. This feature will be posted on http://www.foxsports.com this week prior to Summer Slam and I will keep you apprised here and via Twitter @JRsBBQ.
Speaking of Summer Slam, the Ambrose vs. Rollins match which I think should start the PPV is a Lumberjack Match. Why? Does this match really need a stipulation? How about a stip to where the two, talented, hungry, young stars WRESTLE until someone wins? Plus, the 'leaked info' says that Miz vs. Ziggler for the IC Title is scheduled to have only 10 minutes to transact their business. That can't be correct, can it??
Again, I encourage you to obtain the @HeymanHustle DVD as it's a splendid production and the documentary aspect of it is simply spectatular....and they are real. Paul even says some nice things about yours truly of which I appreciate. This is the best DVD WWE has produced in a long, long time.
Ask JR here on the site has been updated.
http://www.wweshop.com has several new packages of JR's deliciousness awaiting you. All the signed memorabilia that are FREE premiums with these items are personally signed by me and are not some faux signature or stamp.
For our friends in the UK, Ireland and Europe http://www.americansoda.co.uk and http://www.beyondtheropes.co.uk are now back in stock with JR's so please check them out and order especially for the grilling season not to mention that our products are just as tasty in one's kitchen as they are on the grill.
We've got some great podcast guests scheduled in the next several weeks including Matt & Jeff Hardy together, JJ Dillon, former WWE Writer Alex Greenfield, former WCW Broadcaster and Pittsburgh radio "Super Genius" Mark Madden and the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer. More info regarding their show dates will be posted on the home page of this site soon.
Gosh, I'm happy football season is here. I'm even watching NFL exhibition games and replays of @Oklahoma_Football games from last season. My lovely bride, who's a Pittsburgh girl, and I hope @Steelers are improved this year as we hope to take in a game or two if schedules permit.
Thanks for stopping by and for supporting us in what we are doing especially with our family brand of JR's products. On a variety of fronts, interesting days certainly lie ahead and I hope that you will take the journey with us.
Boomer Sooner!
J.R. @JRsBBQ
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Spotlight in History
- 1982 Junkyard Dog def. Bob Roop for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 1987 Al Perez def. The Dingo Warrior for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 2003 Kitty def. Manservant for the TPW Womens Title
- 2008 Tim Rockwell def. El Super Colibri for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 2008 Li'l Joe def. Xavior for the GPCW Cruiserweight Title
- 2014 Buster Cherry def. Havoc for the SWCW All-American Title
- 2024 Big Sed def. Sam Adonis for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
- 2025 Dan Webber became the LCW Lionheart Champion
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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