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

-Ross on Mr. Kennedy: "It is regrettable that WWE decided to release Mr. Kennedy, that ring name will be long gone, as he was at the age to really begin to come into his own. Injuries have plagued the Wisconsin native for a good part of his career but as best I know Kennedy is 100% as we speak. Without question, Kennedy has a definable upside and he will hopefully continue his journey in this biz and make his dreams become realties.

"Take it from me being released isn't the end of the world and things in our lives have a way of working out for the best unless one throws in the towel and simply says 'what the hell?' As I mentioned before, a change of scenery sometimes is what the doctor ordered. Hopefully this will work out for the best for all involved. For the record, I do not know why Kennedy was released and look at that matter as none of my business."

Powell's POV: I'd say it's regrettable. I'm surprised by the vote in the latest Dot Net Poll is so close regarding whether it was mistake to release Kennedy. Unless there's more to the story that hasn't been reported, then I think WWE made a mistake. Sure, the guy suffered some injuries and made some mistakes along the way (as most people do), but he's also in the prime of his career and has tremendous upside. As I wrote yesterday, WWE's loss will be TNA's gain, and I'm looking forward to seeing Ken Anderson pop up on Impact.

-Ross on when Ric Flair will be back in a WWE ring: "When will we next see Ric Flair in a WWE ring? Will it be as early as Monday Night? Naitch called me late Friday night and told me he would see me in a few days, whatever that means. It was late and it was Friday night and it was loud where ever Ric was which I assume wasn't the public library. Flair 'wrestling' in WWE still seems unlikely. Ric wrestling outside the USA seems like a gimme."

Powell's POV: As much as I respect Naitch, WWE would be making a mistake by putting him back in the ring. Sure, he's going to wrestle overseas outside WWE, but at least it's not in WWE. My fear is that if they put Flair back in the ring, the fans won't take it seriously when Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, or other top stars have their retirement matches.

Other topics include MVP vs. Kofi Kingston, Jeff Jarrett's comments on J.R.'s friendship with Steve Austin, and the new plastic bottles for J.R.'s Bar-B-Q sauce, which will help you save money on shipping costs.

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