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

-Ross on Jeff Hardy's performance at the Smackdown tapings: "Jeff Hardy had two of the best back to back shows taped in one night that I can remember seeing in years. Jeff’s match vs the Undertaker this Friday night on Smackdown is simply off the page as is the build to the final match of the evening. These two had some nasty physicality near the announce table that more closely resembled felonious assault that a wrestling match. Old school, physicality especially when the 'weapons' came out. Without question, on of my favorite bouts I’ve seen in a long time."

Powell's POV: I'm excited about Hardy unveiling a new edge and his match with Taker should be a blast. I'll be filling in on Smackdown coverage for Chris Shore this week, so feel free to watch along with me on Saturday night.

-Ross on MVP's recent losing streak: "MVP’s woes seem to be getting worse. It seems as if some fans are beginning to feel for MVP’s bad luck. I can see better days ahead for MVP after he hits rock bottom which is seemingly in sight."

Powell's POV: I can live with the losing streak if it somehow leads to bigger and better things long term for MVP. He's a talented performer and he has serious main event potential.

-Ross on Smackdown's technical difficulties: "Technically, when the WWE gets out of their own production truck many things can go wrong. The 'World’s Angriest Announcer' and I had serious audio issues. If we seem like we are a little too 'hot' or seem to be 'yelling' at you Friday night its because we couldn’t hear each other most of the night. It’s a long, technically, boring story that you will be the final judge of come Friday night."

Powell's POV: This week had to be tough for the WWE production crew. Obviously, they couldn't use all of their usual equipment because the show was overseas. Monday's Raw came off well and one would never know that they had technical issues, but it sounds like we should prepare for some audio problems on Friday night.

Other topics include WrestleMania 25 ticket sales, Matt Hardy vs. Shelton Benjamin, and more on Friday's Smackdown show.

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