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

-Ross on Randy Orton vs. Batista: "I liked the focus on Batista-Orton. This is Raw's obvious main event for Sunday's PPV and Orton was a 'wanted man' as Raw left the air. Seems as if fans will want to see the Animal destroy Orton in New Orleans."

Powell's POV: Agreed. Strong angle to close the go-home show for Extreme Rules.

-Ross on MVP and Sherri Shepherd: "I talked to MVP early in the day Monday about his prom date over the weekend w/ The View's Sherri Shepherd. MVP said he actually had a good time and the relationship may actually have legit legs. Love works in mysterious ways, you know? MVP said they were taking things 'slowly.' Good plan."

Powell's POV: Nothing screams babyface cool like dating one of the chicks from "The View." Sigh.

-Ross on the anniversary of Junkyard Dog's death: "Today marks the 11th year anniversary of the car accident death of my friend the Junkyard Dog, Sylvester Ritter. Dog was never a great wrestler but had a magnificent presence, charisma, and was a superbly effective communicator. The WWE HOF'er became a star in Bill Watts' Mid South Wrestling under the learning tree of Watts and Ernie Ladd. No doubt that next week the JYD memories will be prevalent when WWE is in New Orleans and Lafayette. I sure miss my domino games with Dog and The Big Cat. I am honored to have know both men and they both taught me so much about African American athletes."

Powell's POV: JYD was a really fun babyface act. I didn't get to see his work in Mid-South, but I watched him work in person in the WWE and he definitely knew how to get the live crowd behind him.

Other topics include Kimbo Slice on The Ultimate Fighter, the hog pen match, and Sunday's Extreme Rules pay-per-view.

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