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

-Ross on Ric Flair: "After talking to Ric Flair Monday, I have no doubts in my mind that he hasn't wrestled his last bout. I don't think that his next in ring wrestling outing will be for WWE but internationally Ric has many lucrative offers that a 60 year old man with somewhat staggering, personal financial obligations likely cannot pass up. The sums of money being purported surrounding these proposed bouts is serious money.

"These bouts could theoretically run into 2010. I am not generally in favor of Ric stepping back in the ring for multiple dates in other's rings wrestling who knows who at this point but I also can understand the financial obligations that Ric has and 'getting whole' so to speak at this stage of his game has credence. Ric shared his potential schedule with me and he's going to rack up tons of frequent flier miles in addition to earning major bucks."

Powell's POV: As previously noted, Flair is in negotiations to work an overseas tour. He is not expected to wrestle for WWE despite the fact that he's appearing on television, but that could obviously change if Vince McMahon wants to put him back in the ring.

-Ross on Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas: "Don't expect the team formerly known as the World's Greatest Tag Team to be teaming on any sort of regular basis even though they are on TV in tag team action twice this week. From what I gather, Benjamin and Haas have designs on singles competition. Haas has been much more physical and aggressive since returning to Friday nights while Benjamin is a big star waiting to hit."

Powell's POV: I'm actually happy to hear it. As much as I enjoy their work as a duo, what's the point if there are no tag titles to win on Smackdown?

-Ross on Mickey Rourke: "Mickey Rourke was pressing the flesh in the locker room area Tuesday night looking as weird as ever. Strange but talented dude folks. His making of the film 'The Wrestler' seemingly gave Rourke a unique perspective of 'the business' that has apparently created a level of respect by the Oscar nominated actor and the genre of sports entertainment. He's still 'Hollywood strange' to me.

Powell's POV: Anyone surprised to hear Rourke is "Hollywood strange."

Other topics include Candice Michelle, Jerry Lawler's jersey number, the hog pen match, cheaper shipping prices for J.R.'s Original BBQ Sauce!

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