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

Ross on visiting with three former Mid-South/UWF colleagues: "The first three people I saw when I walked down the hall in the locker room area of the Pepsi Arena Monday afternoon were three Mid South Wrestling alumni, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Ted DiBiase, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan, having a friendly conversation. In their prime, each of these men brought something different, but special to the table."

Powell's POV: I wish I could have been a fly on the wall for that conversation. Doc, DiBiase, and Duggan were among my UWF favorites. Of course, DiBiase went on to bigger and better things in WWE with the Million Dollar Man gimmick. I highly recommend that younger fans who are interested in old school wrestling search for Youtube clips or tapes of the old Mid-South/UWF promotion.

-Ross on Vince McMahon's one million dollar giveaway: "The $1M promotion that the WWE is going to start soon on Monday Night Raw is garnering a healthy amount of reaction from fans and Internet types.  It appears to be similar to many ratings promotions that are done by TV networks, especially in May and November, and also by radio stations, to enhance viewership. Many critics are blasting the on air promotion before it even starts or before the details are known, but that isn’t unusual these days."

Powell's POV: I can't speak for what others are saying, but I stand by my assessment that the announcement was an ill-timed letdown. WWE had a pay-per-view to promote this week and they could have easily held off on the giveaway announcement until after One Night Stand. I have no problem with the company doing a publicity stunt, but I think it was foolish to take the focus off the pay-per-view on Monday night.

-Ross on the draft lottery: It will be a big night in San Antonio on June 23 as the, apparent, Annual WWE Draft will be held during a three hour Monday Night Raw. I am interested in how the order of the draft will be determined and the process that will be utilized to make the selections. I read where the TV announcers are also eligible for the draft, which is perplexing. I can’t speak for the King, but I am personally not interested in leaving Monday Night Raw. I hope that I didn’t just jinx myself. Working regularly on another broadcast would feel strange at this stage of my game.

Powell's POV: I would be stunned if Ross or Jerry Lawler were moved from Raw. I think a Ross and Mick Foley team would be fun, but they would not have the same chemistry and I just can't imagine WWE breaking up their lead announce team.

Other topics include the announcing situation at tne Night Stand pay-per-view, J.R.'s website overhaul, and more on the Mid-South/UWF legends Ross caught up with on Monday.

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