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

-Ross on the arrest of Kurt Angle: "It was troubling to hear of Kurt Angle's arrest in his hometown of Pittsburgh over the weekend. I've always had a respectful rapport with Kurt ever since we signed him to his first WWE contract. Without question, Kurt Angle is one of the best athletes to ever migrate to pro wrestling and "got it" as fast as any one that I can recall. Nonetheless one being arrested in one's home town is regrettable and embarrassing.

"From a personal point of view and speaking as someone who has enjoyed most of my business dealings with Kurt, I hope that he can recover from this matter and regroup. If regrouping requires Kurt to leave pro wrestling and moving to other endeavors such as acting full time then so be it. Perhaps the former Olympic Gold Medal winning Freestyle Wrestler in the '96 Games in Atlanta puts too much physical pressure on himself in an athletic setting and may be more relaxed and happier if movies were his focus is not being a 'jock.'"

Powell's POV: Ross had a lot more to say about Angle in his actual blog. He suggests that Angle should step away and reassess. Good advice. Here's hoping Kurt is reading J.R.'s blog.

-Ross on Gina Carano vs. Cyborg: "Cyborg was simply too strong and too skilled in a variety of fighting techniques or so it seemed to me for the charismatic and gutsy Carano to handle on this night. Based on their respect MMA training as it stands today, Carano will be challenged to ever defeat Cyborg who's Brazilian culture seems to foster amazing MMA competitors."

Powell's POV: My take is that it's a short-term positive for Strikeforce that Gina lost the fight because there will be more money in the rematch than there would have been if she had won.

-Ross on future Raw guest hosts: "Obviously I have no say in the matter and speaking as a fan, but WWE obtaining Floyd Mayweather, Jr to be the guest host of Monday Night Raw in Money's home town of Las Vegas next week seems to make a great deal of sense if it happens. Plus, Floyd could well rival Shaq as the most entertaining guest host on the WWE's top TV priority and help make for a really entertaining show."

Powell's POV: Ross also suggested a few celebrities he'd like to see in the role. It's a fun list. I'd like to see some NFL players included once we get into the season. Terrell Owens and WWE seems like a match made in heaven.

Other topics include a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT tease for Friday, Michael Vick, and much more on the Strikeforce MMA show.

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