Jim Ross updated the blog section of JRsbarbq.com. The following items are among the highlights.

Ross on whether Mike Adamle was hired to eventually replace him: "After my cancer scare of 2005, I look at my career a little differently now and take every day one day at a time and know that my next broadcast could be my last for any number of reasons. Bottom line is I count my blessings and I am proud of much of the work of which I have been associated and honestly feel I can contribute for many more years in my current role on Monday Night Raw.

"I know the King feels the same way. However, when the day comes to say adios on Monday night there will be no Tony Soprano 'Poor me' stuff going on. But for those keeping score at home, in my mind I am far from ready to tap out and call it a career. Was Mike Adamle brought in to replace yours truly at some point? Beats me. And I don’t care. I do know that my best days are yet to come behind the mic, or at least that is how I choose to approach my work. As it relates to wrestling announcing, interesting days lie ahead."

Powell's POV: I don't think Ross should be bothered if WWE brings in his heir apparent, assuming he's allowed to leave on his own terms. Ross has earned that and he has too much pride to stick around too long. That being said, Vince McMahon has never seemed to realize what an asset Ross is to the product. He's let him go in the past, so J.R. would have every reason to be a little threatened if WWE hired an announcer who is pegged as his eventual replacement.

Ross on comedy in pro wrestling: "Comedy in wrestling is best served when it occurs naturally and if it is not a natural act, interesting choice of words, then it must be delivered by someone who has natural comedic timing. Simply writing something that is perceived to be humorous, no matter who says it, is no guarantee that the line will score.

"I am a fan of comedies in general and many of my favorite movies are comedies….check out the classic Hollywood Nights when you run out of something viable to do, as it is an off the radar comedy classic…but it seems that quite often, comedy in wrestling doesn’t work as intended. Does comedy sell tickets or pay per views? No. When organically executed does comedy have a place in wrestling? Hell, yeah."

Powell's POV: Well stated. I'm the same way. Most of my favorite movies are comedies, yet I'm the first to complain about the lousy comedy in pro wrestling. Perhaps fans of good comedies have higher expectations. I've enjoyed plenty of wrestling comedy over the years and I'm not a sports entertainment basher, but I roll my eyes at a lot of WWE and TNA's attempts at humor.

Other topics include Trish Stratus's next business venture, Jeremy Shockey, some legendary wrestlers who are battling health problems.

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