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

-Ross on Vince Russo: "Emailers asked about my thoughts about all that's apparently going on with former WWE writer Vince Russo and him defending himself, etc to the media that covers wrestling. I have not been following it too closely to be honest with you. I do think that creative types in today's wrestling world are under tremendous pressure and scrutiny. I have great compassion for what they do particularly in today's society.

"Fans of all broadcast genres are harder to please these days because of all the info flow available but people can only do their best and follow their instincts. I still think the keys to the process is listening to the objective critiques of the consumers and to follow rating trends. But it all will come back to one's natural instincts on how they see the genre presented. I know what I personally like in a wrestling TV show but that certainly doesn't mean that others might like the direction that I might take. Hell, I might not like it after I saw it air."

Powell's POV: I didn't agree with some of the things Russo wrote, but I enjoyed his blogs and Q&A sessions because it provided some rare insight into his outlook on the industry.

-Ross on late wrestler Tony Halme: "Been reading a little about the death of Tony Halme aka Ludvig Borga and, including his concealed SS tattoo on his calf I won't speak at length about those that have passed away but Tony obviously had issues and was not a great guy to be around. Perhaps others have a different view of this man but I personally found him to be somewhat obnoxious and he could be a bully if allowed to be such.

Guys like Halme don't mix well in any locker room and need to be removed from the 'team' sooner than later. Nonetheless I still feel badly about the last years of Tony's life as things really unraveled for him seemingly due to alcohol and drug issues. When one competes with 'demons' unfortunately the 'demons' usually win unless one is personally and throughly committed to changing one's behavior."

Powell's POV: Ross had more to say about Halme in his actual blog. I'm still disturbed that a guy with an "SS" tattoo was able to secure a spot in his country's parliament.

Other topics include J.R.'s NFL picks, signing autographs, quick turnaround time for JR.'s BarBQ orders.

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