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

-Ross on Batista: "Dr. Jim Andrews, as I understand it, in Birmingham, Alabama performed the surgery to repair a major injury to Dave Batista's biceps. The Animal will be out at least 4 months and perhaps closer to 6. Bad break for a good guy but no one has to worry about how hard Batista will work to come back and be 100%. Nor will Dave be 'lonely' one has to assume. Perhaps Nurse Slobberknockers will be available. Sponge bath any one??"

Powell's POV: Andrews is the same doctor who performs surgeries on the majority of the mainstream sports stars. Batista is in good hands. Of course, he probably spends more times with Andrews than the good doctor's own family members.

-Ross on C.M. Punk: "With C.M. Punk cashing in the Money in the Bank Contract Sunday night, does that now make Punk a wrestling villain? I think not. I think many fans were more upset that Jeff Hardy lost than they were with Punk winning . It seems to me that any one with a brain would pick the most opportune time possible to cash in the MIB Contract and moments after an insane, ladder match seems like perfect timing. Now, the fans themselves may turn against Punk and if so, fine, but Punk's actions at Extreme Rules don't seem as if they should automatically make him public enemy #1. Punk has some 'attitude' so I think he will be able to handle whatever comes his way.

Powell's POV: I hope J.R. is wrong about this one. If he's right, then I don't understand why they had Jeff win the match only to lose the title a few minutes later. They could have had Punk pin Edge and then there wouldn't be any questions regarding his babyface or heel status.

-Ross on Undertaker: "Communicated with The Undertaker recently who is anxious to return to the ring sooner than later. I don't have a return date but there is no doubt in my mind that the future Hall of Famer will be back in a WWE ring by summer's end or early autumn. "They" don't make 'em like the 'Demon of Death Valley' any more folks and for those that continue to send us questions regarding a 'Taker retirement be advised that they are still be deleted because there's nothing to that rumor."

Powell's POV: The rumored return date continues to be SummerSlam, although that might be wishful thinking. As previously reported, Taker is recovering from minor hip surgery. Here's hoping he's enjoying the summer off while rehabbing his injury.

Other topics include Tommy Dreamer capturing the ECW Title, Ricky Steamboat, Chris Jericho, and how you can score J.R.'s Bar-B-Q sauce and pay no shipping costs.

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