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MikeyBong · June 24th, 2008, 03:33 PM

The following is from J.R.'s Blog. I don't know how much truth there is in this but if it is true, Vince is a HUGE dick!

J.R.’s post draft thoughts…..
Filed under: Personal, Wrestling — on June 24, 2008
As many of you know, I was “drafted” to Smackdown Monday night in the “random lottery”. Obviously that means I will be leaving Monday Night Raw and my long time partner Jerry Lawler.

I am not happy about this surprise development.

I also contemplated calling it a career Monday night and not going to Houston to tape SD.

After speaking with my wife and thinking on this matter until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, I have decided to do the right thing for the fans who care and the talent who care and begin my new assignment.

It has been explained to me that the WWE’s Smackdown tenure on My Network is a high priority within the corporation. Allegedly, my presence is needed in that effort.

Many are speculating about when I learned of this development…the same time those of you were watching at home. I should have detected something with the demeanor of certain individuals either thru their plastic, poker faces or the perceived smirk that I thought I might have seen on some of their faces during the day.

As far as going to Connecticut each week to do Smackdown post production, that’s not going to happen. Either Mick Foley can handle it or the WWE can install a DSL line in my home to facilitate the work.

I will miss working with the King as the wrestling biz is one in which a guy can count his legit friends on one hand…even after a 30 plus year career. King has been like a brother to me….albeit an “older brother”. We will remain friends no matter that our team has been corporately imploded.

I believe that I have been strongly loyal to the WWE no matter the hands that were dealt to me over the years. In my tenure there I have earned a good living of which I am thankful. I will fulfill my commitments that I have made because unlike many in the business, my word is still my bond.

I can’t predict how long my Smackdown tenure will be, but I can promise that no matter how long or short it is that I will do my utmost best while sitting at ringside. I am not the kind of man who will “phone in” a damn thing.

My sincere thanks to all of you who have supported me on RAW over the years. I hope I was able to provide you a memory or two. Hopefully, we can create new memories now on Smackdown.

Based on my professional experiences, I look at each broadcast as potentially my last, which helps keep me motivated. So with that said we begin another chapter in my crazy life in the unpredictable world of ‘rasslin.

I still plan on attending RAW in my home market of OKC next Monday and I hear that tickets are still available. Any one have any extras?

Boomer Sooner!
J.R.

edited to include this video posted on WWE.com

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/vid...e22-28/7492202

MikeyBong · June 24th, 2008, 04:08 PM

World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following announcement today:

World Wrestling Entertainment® Suspends Performer

STAMFORD, Conn., June 9, 2008 – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE® has suspended James Yun (Jimmy Wang Yang) for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy.

MikeyBong · June 24th, 2008, 07:53 PM

For anyone who missed Raw this week, here's how the draft went down...

RAW - Rey Mysterio, Batista, Kane, CM Punk, and Michael Cole
SMACKDOWN - Triple H, Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, and Jim Ross
ECW - Matt Hardy

This shows me a few things. Number one, ECW truly is a very low priority in the eyes of Vince McMahon. This would have been a great opportunity to beef up the ECW roster a little bit, but only one draftee and they take away thier champion and their biggest star in CM Punk? Number two, there will be some title changes at Night Of Champions. There has to be. As it stands now, the ECW champion is on Raw and Smakdown has both the World Heavyweight Champion and the WWE Champion. Number three, Vince really hates J.R. Ross has made no secret that he was not told about this move and is not happy about it.

There was also another One Million Dollars given away and at the end of the show, Vince gets in a limo and...no wait, the stage collapsed on Vince McMahon in a very tasteless moment a little too reminiscent of a recent tragedy which happened after a TNA pay per view in which a TNA employee was killed.

All I can say is that I hope Vince McMahon had that ending planned before this million dollar thing got started because if he did this as a jab at TNA, he can go fuck himself.

remington69 · June 25th, 2008, 12:58 PM

I have decided that ECW is the new heat. Which is too bad. They could've done something different. But, no, Vince had to tame it all down. It's depressing to see Punk not wrestling to his full ability. I saw him wrestle in ROH and he is so freakin' talented. Oh well.

I can't believe they are going with the Vince getting maimed/killed angle again. It just goes to show that it's all about him.

It's too bad about JR. I hate Cole as an announcer.

MikeyBong · June 25th, 2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remington69

I can't believe they are going with the Vince getting maimed/killed angle again. It just goes to show that it's all about him.

It's been "The Vince McMahon Show" ever since Bret Hart got screwed over in Montreal.

MikeyBong · June 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM

It appears that either Jim Ross has had a change of heart or has been told to tow the company line. Either way, here is his latest blog...

Upon Further Review…
Filed under: Personal, Wrestling — on June 24, 2008
Changes in one’s life take some adjusting to especially at my stage of the game. This week I received an unexpected change in my professional address. Within hours of writing an emotional blog, I am positively moving on. I am going to do all I can to make Smackdown the best program the WWE produces. Working side by side with Mick Foley should be fun. It will be entertaining I assure you. Mick is a great friend and a man I greatly respect. The Smackdown roster is loaded with exceptional talent and the WWE wants the brand to grow and I intend to do all that I can in my role to facilitate that growth.

The abruptness of the “trade” shocked me. I most likely responded in a non professional way in the eyes of some fans. That’s their prerogative and each has the right to their opinion, As do I. Not to be cliche, but wrestling has been great to my family and me. I owe it to the business to “man up” and to kick ass on Smackdown. That’s my plan. My emotions are what they are and I will not apologize for my candor or honesty. My feathers were ruffled…poor me. I still bring bona fide passion to every broadcast and fully expect to deliver come show time. As I write this I am in the midst of some travel delays, but I will definitely be in Houston and will be looking forward to “business picking up”. I will practice what I have preached and feel that after sleeping on this major change all things happen for a reason. Life is good. My tank has been re-fueled. Let’s have some fun. For those of you that were offended by my earlier rant I apologize. For those that think “old J.R.” can’t get the job done, I suggest you sit back and watch. I wish my good pal The King and Michael Cole great success but my professional priority is to help Smackdown kick ass. In more ways than one, “the game is on”.

Boomer Sooner!
J.R.

TacoBellJunkie · June 25th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Supplemental Draft Results

RAW
Jamie Noble.
Deuce.
Chuck Palumbo.
Striker.
Layla.
Kofi Kingston.

Smackdown
Trevor Murdoch.
Big Daddy V.
DH Smith.
Brian Kendrick.
Maria.
Shelton Benjamin.
Carlito.

ECW
Mark Henry
Hornswoggle.
Super Crazy.
Finlay.

molochete · June 26th, 2008, 10:14 PM

AND TNA is coming to CALI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

molochete · June 26th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Did anybody watch the Warrior return match?

MikeyBong · June 27th, 2008, 12:00 PM

No, but I saw the pics online. He looked to be in good shape.

molochete · June 27th, 2008, 07:55 PM

Yeah. the match is up on youtube

June 24th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#2176 (permalink)
MikeyBong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,410	The following is from J.R.'s Blog. I don't know how much truth there is in this but if it is true, Vince is a HUGE dick! J.R.’s post draft thoughts….. Filed under: Personal, Wrestling — on June 24, 2008 As many of you know, I was “drafted” to Smackdown Monday night in the “random lottery”. Obviously that means I will be leaving Monday Night Raw and my long time partner Jerry Lawler. I am not happy about this surprise development. I also contemplated calling it a career Monday night and not going to Houston to tape SD. After speaking with my wife and thinking on this matter until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, I have decided to do the right thing for the fans who care and the talent who care and begin my new assignment. It has been explained to me that the WWE’s Smackdown tenure on My Network is a high priority within the corporation. Allegedly, my presence is needed in that effort. Many are speculating about when I learned of this development…the same time those of you were watching at home. I should have detected something with the demeanor of certain individuals either thru their plastic, poker faces or the perceived smirk that I thought I might have seen on some of their faces during the day. As far as going to Connecticut each week to do Smackdown post production, that’s not going to happen. Either Mick Foley can handle it or the WWE can install a DSL line in my home to facilitate the work. I will miss working with the King as the wrestling biz is one in which a guy can count his legit friends on one hand…even after a 30 plus year career. King has been like a brother to me….albeit an “older brother”. We will remain friends no matter that our team has been corporately imploded. I believe that I have been strongly loyal to the WWE no matter the hands that were dealt to me over the years. In my tenure there I have earned a good living of which I am thankful. I will fulfill my commitments that I have made because unlike many in the business, my word is still my bond. I can’t predict how long my Smackdown tenure will be, but I can promise that no matter how long or short it is that I will do my utmost best while sitting at ringside. I am not the kind of man who will “phone in” a damn thing. My sincere thanks to all of you who have supported me on RAW over the years. I hope I was able to provide you a memory or two. Hopefully, we can create new memories now on Smackdown. Based on my professional experiences, I look at each broadcast as potentially my last, which helps keep me motivated. So with that said we begin another chapter in my crazy life in the unpredictable world of ‘rasslin. I still plan on attending RAW in my home market of OKC next Monday and I hear that tickets are still available. Any one have any extras? Boomer Sooner! J.R. edited to include this video posted on WWE.com http://www.wwe.com/content/media/vid...e22-28/7492202 Last edited by MikeyBong : June 24th, 2008 at 04:14 PM.

June 25th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#2179 (permalink)
remington69 Music + Science = Sexy Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NW Chicago 'burbs Posts: 2,390	I have decided that ECW is the new heat. Which is too bad. They could've done something different. But, no, Vince had to tame it all down. It's depressing to see Punk not wrestling to his full ability. I saw him wrestle in ROH and he is so freakin' talented. Oh well. I can't believe they are going with the Vince getting maimed/killed angle again. It just goes to show that it's all about him. It's too bad about JR. I hate Cole as an announcer. __________________ Waiting until next year...

June 25th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#2182 (permalink)
TacoBellJunkie Elephant Man Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 721	Supplemental Draft Results RAW Jamie Noble. Deuce. Chuck Palumbo. Striker. Layla. Kofi Kingston. Smackdown Trevor Murdoch. Big Daddy V. DH Smith. Brian Kendrick. Maria. Shelton Benjamin. Carlito. ECW Mark Henry Hornswoggle. Super Crazy. Finlay. __________________ Something's Fishy

June 24th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#2177 (permalink)
MikeyBong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,410	World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following announcement today: World Wrestling Entertainment® Suspends Performer STAMFORD, Conn., June 9, 2008 – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE® has suspended James Yun (Jimmy Wang Yang) for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy.

June 24th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#2178 (permalink)
MikeyBong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,410	For anyone who missed Raw this week, here's how the draft went down... RAW - Rey Mysterio, Batista, Kane, CM Punk, and Michael Cole SMACKDOWN - Triple H, Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, and Jim Ross ECW - Matt Hardy This shows me a few things. Number one, ECW truly is a very low priority in the eyes of Vince McMahon. This would have been a great opportunity to beef up the ECW roster a little bit, but only one draftee and they take away thier champion and their biggest star in CM Punk? Number two, there will be some title changes at Night Of Champions. There has to be. As it stands now, the ECW champion is on Raw and Smakdown has both the World Heavyweight Champion and the WWE Champion. Number three, Vince really hates J.R. Ross has made no secret that he was not told about this move and is not happy about it. There was also another One Million Dollars given away and at the end of the show, Vince gets in a limo and...no wait, the stage collapsed on Vince McMahon in a very tasteless moment a little too reminiscent of a recent tragedy which happened after a TNA pay per view in which a TNA employee was killed. All I can say is that I hope Vince McMahon had that ending planned before this million dollar thing got started because if he did this as a jab at TNA, he can go fuck himself.

June 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#2181 (permalink)
MikeyBong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,410	It appears that either Jim Ross has had a change of heart or has been told to tow the company line. Either way, here is his latest blog... Upon Further Review… Filed under: Personal, Wrestling — on June 24, 2008 Changes in one’s life take some adjusting to especially at my stage of the game. This week I received an unexpected change in my professional address. Within hours of writing an emotional blog, I am positively moving on. I am going to do all I can to make Smackdown the best program the WWE produces. Working side by side with Mick Foley should be fun. It will be entertaining I assure you. Mick is a great friend and a man I greatly respect. The Smackdown roster is loaded with exceptional talent and the WWE wants the brand to grow and I intend to do all that I can in my role to facilitate that growth. The abruptness of the “trade” shocked me. I most likely responded in a non professional way in the eyes of some fans. That’s their prerogative and each has the right to their opinion, As do I. Not to be cliche, but wrestling has been great to my family and me. I owe it to the business to “man up” and to kick ass on Smackdown. That’s my plan. My emotions are what they are and I will not apologize for my candor or honesty. My feathers were ruffled…poor me. I still bring bona fide passion to every broadcast and fully expect to deliver come show time. As I write this I am in the midst of some travel delays, but I will definitely be in Houston and will be looking forward to “business picking up”. I will practice what I have preached and feel that after sleeping on this major change all things happen for a reason. Life is good. My tank has been re-fueled. Let’s have some fun. For those of you that were offended by my earlier rant I apologize. For those that think “old J.R.” can’t get the job done, I suggest you sit back and watch. I wish my good pal The King and Michael Cole great success but my professional priority is to help Smackdown kick ass. In more ways than one, “the game is on”. Boomer Sooner! J.R.

June 27th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#2185 (permalink)
MikeyBong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,410	No, but I saw the pics online. He looked to be in good shape.