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JR's Blog: Rumors...Setting the Record Straight & It's Likely Not What You Think...$19.88 Original BBQ Sauce Offer.

Posted: May 1st 2010 By: CMBurnham

Thanks for stopping by on a beautiful day here in Oklahoma. We've had a nice day of on line orders with our new, $19.88 special consisting of 3 bottles of our best selling sauce, J.R.'s Original BBQ Sauce, that comes with a new, 8X10 autographed photo and FREE SHIPPING in the USA. The grill's getting hot so let's get started.

There is rampant speculation on the internet about my future. This is understandable as I've talked a great deal about it here on my blogs. Plus, it's provided various wrestling sites, etc with some nice cannon fodder over the past few weeks.

This matter is much more simple than many perceive. My WWE 'talent contract' has ended after a 17+ year run with the company. However, I am still a WWE employee handling the same talent relations functions that I have executed for the company for the past few years including since moving to Oklahoma. I simply do not have a 'talent contract' as WWE has no plans to utilize me as an on air talent at this time.

The WWE engaged in talks with me on Thursday of this week to discuss a new job description that would include what I am now doing along with other talent relations oriented matters. I am considering this offer and I trust that a decision will be made soon regarding this opportunity.

In the meantime, I am still interested in a variety of projects and opportunities.

While some may feel that it is in their best interest that I not remain in broadcasting, I do not share in that belief at this time.

Somewhat like the recently estranged Halle Berry, I don't think that I will be lacking for 'suitors,' so to speak, if broadcastings the road that I decide to travel.

Today I spent a good part of the afternoon strategizing on the book that we are shopping. What's going to be difficult is what to either leave out of it altogether or to cover only slightly as the potential volume of content that's available is immense. Plus, I would rather not pen a massive book that resembles 'War and Peace.'

These are good problems to have and will perhaps necessitate a second book if there's a demand for one.

No...to address one of the many emails on the subject...I am NOT interested in doing the obligatory 'shoot interview.'

Yes...I may try and make a few more personal appearances in the future. I have made very, very few in my career but I like meeting and interacting with fans. I'm still a pro wrestling fan.

Yes...I am a major MMA aficionado and that sport excites me just as football has for years. Perhaps now's the time to pursue one or both of those ventures.

No...I am not 'angry' at the turn of events as it relates to my WWE broadcasting career. Disappointed, yes. Angry, no. Obviously, I would have liked to have had the ability to do a 'farewell broadcast' but that opportunity never occurred.

Yes...radio is on my radar as multiple outlets have expressed an interest in me. Some local and some national.

Yes...my 'dream job' is to be the radio voice of Oklahoma Football and Basketball but that job isn't available. But if it's o.k., I'll keeping dreaming.

Yes...we will continue to focus in all the good things in life especially our health and work diligently to build our on line business of which many of you provide a much needed assist.

No...I don't think that my health issues had any thing to do with me not returning to the air but instead I think that it is a concerted effort for WWE to build for the future and attempt to develop their younger broadcasters. That's my assumption and I might be wrong as no one has told me specifically.

Yes...I have been blessed with a remarkable career and truly feel that I have much more to contribute and will be able to do so on the next leg of my journey on my terms. I'd like to think that, at least in part, that I've earned that opportunity.

Life is good and great days lie ahead. I count my blessings daily and am thankful for every day that I'm above ground. I hope that you do too.

Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JRsBBQ. We've updated our Q&A section and invite your questions and comments there.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R.

Tags: Jim Ross, WWE