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

-Ross on Undertaker and Shawn Michaels: "There are NO plans for EITHER the Undertaker or Shawn Michaels to retire any time soon. Stop the pain and please stop the emails about this matter. When either man does decide to say adiós there will be a HUGE deal made of it. Both men will be back in action in 2009 and no I don't have the exact date and likely no one does as we speak.

Powell's POV: The rumor has been that HBK would retire after WrestleMania 26. He stated during an interview that he has given the office an end date, but there's no official word on when he'll hang up the boots. As for Taker, he's batting some injury issues, but he might be the only guy who has any inkling when he might retire.

-Ross on Kane: "Kane is not AWOL. He is simply has not been appearing on TV lately. He, too, will return likely before Undertaker or HBK and is being counted on to contribute to Friday Night Smackdown. Kane is healthy and could return at any time."

Powell's POV: Honestly, I didn't even notice that Kane was missing. Nothing against the guy. Out of sight, out of mind, I guess.

-Ross on Ric Flair: "Yes I think Ric Flair will wrestle again but I don't know if it will be for WWE. Ric is getting offers that involve 'serious money' as my late father would say which Ric likely won't be able to turn down. Ric has said publicly that he pays over $20K per month in alimony so the man has to stay pretty damn busy to keep his legally bound commitments. Nonetheless it is great to see "Naitch" back on TV and this Monday night should be no exception. There will never be another like him."

Powell's POV: Over $20,000 grand per month? Damn! As much as I wish Flair wouldn't wrestle again, I am happy that he's found success outside WWE, yet has maintained a good enough relationship with the McMahon family to continue working for them from time to time.

Other topics include the 10-year anniversary of Owen Hart's death with J.R. sharing some memories of his late friend, Reid Flair, the WWE Hall of Fame.

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