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

-Ross on Mick Foley: "I have not spoken to Mick Foley in over a week and was hoping I would see him at Summerslam this Sunday but that isn't a certainty. There sure are lots of conspiracy theories about Mick on the 'net these days and it seems that the vast majority of them appear to be uninformed and speculative. I hope to talk to Mick this week and see how things are going because I know at one time he was looking forward to the Hell in a Cell match this Sunday in Indianapolis."

Powell's POV: I expect Foley to be there on Sunday. The original plan was for Foley to appear at SummerSlam as follow up to his storyline with Edge. Of course, that could have changed given his contractual situation. As for the "conspiracy theories," there's no harm in speculating if you admit that's what you're doing and don't try to pass it off as a legitimate story.

Ross on John Cena and Batista: Some one asked me if I was surprised that the Cena-Batista match, which is their first bout in the WWE, was booked for Sunday's Summerslam and not much later after a long build up. I have to say yes as I figured that it might be WM25, for example, before we saw that pairing but nonetheless the match is just days away. I thought Monday's Raw did about as good a job as they could have to build interest in the PPV attraction. Cena seems to be the heavy favorite but I'll take Batista and the "points" if offered."

Powell's POV: I'm with J.R. on this one. Heck, Batista made similar comments in a Slam Wrestling interview over the weekend. They rushed into this one. It's too bad they didn't take the time to give this match the buildup it deserves.

Ross on Ric Flair: "I reached out to old pal Ric Flair recently but he's been so busy that he hasn't gotten back to me. I can only imagine how many people are trying to reach Ric directly. Someone told me in Norfolk that 'Naitch' changed his cell number yet again which would be about the second or third time for that process in the past few weeks. 'Naitch' will call me without fail....when I least expect it. Some of his 4 a.m. text messages are classic. If I knew how to print them, they would make a hilarious chapter in a book."

Powell's POV: Two or three times in a few weeks? I guess Naitch doesn't want to be bothered.

Other topics include Jerry Lawler, Randy Orton's motorcycle accident, Tazz's targets for verbal abuse in catering.

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