Jim Ross provides an update on when the rules of the WWE Draft will go into effect, endorses a former Diva's charity group

Jim Ross updated his WWE Universe blog. You can check out the blog at JRsbarbq.com. The following items are among the highlights.

-Ross on the WWE Draft: "For the record I am told that after Backlash this Sunday, the WWE Draft will officially take effect and the brands will remain split and very little if any interbranded bouts will occur. I hope that is the case as it will provide new faces and others who need consistent TV time an opportunity to become stars or to become bigger stars. WWE is no different that the NFL, MLB, NBA, or Hollywood inasmuch as developing new stars is positively essential."

Powell's POV: It's good to hear. I don't know why they didn't just say from the start that it wouldn't kick in until after Backlash, but life goes on.

-Ross on Wrestler's Rescue: "I wholeheartedly enourage each of you to check out www.wrestlersrescue.org and consider helping my friend Steve "Dr. Death" Williams as we are trying to raise funds for him to have a device surgically placed in his throat so he can talk 'hands free.' Doc has beaten throat cancer and needs our help. Please check out the aforementioned website and help if you can. Thanks.

Powell's POV: It's great to see J.R. help out Wrestlers Rescue by mentioning the charity on the WWE website. Furthermore, this is proof that WWE is working with organizer Dawn Marie to some extent. You can check out the site at WrestlersRescue.org.

Other blog topics include J.R.'s predictions on the Backlash pay-per-view, Finlay's singing, and the movie "Breakfast With Blassie."