<font class="newsbody">Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry, which you can check out by visitng JRSBARBQ.com. Here are a few highlights from the blog: - I don’t know the exact age issues the WWE places on hiring new talents except that I assume they want the young ones to be at least 18 (I think that is too young) but I don’t know if there is a ceiling as to the age of a newcomer. However, starting one’s career in the WWE in their 30s is a crap shoot at best. - I don’t think Charlie Haas is under utilized but I do think Charlie can be a much better asset than he is currently. Much of that is up to Charlie and his ability to turn heads and make an impression, no matter the position he is put in. - I am not against your theory that the WWE could possibly get a few selected matches out of some of the veterans that are currently out there working independent dates. However, some veterans will not leave their “issues” and “baggage” at home when they leave for work. If a talent is motivated and has some gas left in their tank and are willing to play by the rules, I say more power to them and to give them a chance. However, many leopards cannot change their spots and they still think the biz revolves around them. This just in…..it doesn’t. - D’Lo Brown has commitments in Japan at this time, but as for him signing with the WWE at a later date is anyone’s guess. My understanding is that signing is not imminent. - I assume Shelton bleached his hair to simply change his look. as I have heard of no other reasons as to the change in appearance. Perhaps he simply wanted to draw more attention to himself. - HBK is doing well in his road to recovery and his return to the WWE. I still think HBK is a few weeks away from rejoining the Raw roster. but his return is eagerly anticipated. We recently exchanged emails as he loves our Jalapeno Honey Mustard and is an avid consumer of our Beef Jerky. - As far as I know Booker T is still a member of the Raw roster and I hope to see him back in the ring, perhaps in a month or so. If Booker’s status changes, let’s allow Booker to make that announcement and not hang our hats on what various internet rumors espouse. Booker is recharging his batteries and still has plenty of fuel left in his tank. Plus, he is busy with his wrestling school in Houston, which I hear is doing well. "So I guess when Booker T returns he will use he's old name as Booker T and not King Booker and have the same style like he did back then in WCW and hopefully he won't bring his wife in the ring all the time." - I don’t know if Randy Orton is rude to all fans in public or not because I am not around Randy on the road. If fans know an individual is not “fan friendly,” much like we hear about Barry Bonds and so many other pro athletes and entertainers, I would simply stay away from the individual and call it a day. I am not Orton’s keeper, obviously, and Randy is responsible to the man he sees in the mirror. Most fans are great to be around but there are always a few that have no issues interrupting one’s meal for an autograph or asking one to sign multiple items. I had a fan not long ago that wanted me to sign something like 20 trading cards and for what?? For him to sell, obviously, which benefits me how?? I rarely refuse to sign an autograph but signing a dozen items is silly. - I never said ALL wrestlers from the 80s were superior to the current crop of wrestlers but I do firmly believe that many, many stars of the 80s would dominate the scene in today’s injury and talent depleted rosters. - Owen Hart is not presently in the WWE Hall of Fame, but he is seemingly a lock to be inducted some day. How could he not be? Bret Hart will most likely not be the only member of the Hart family inducted into the WWE HOF. - Paul Burchill is apparently well thought of in the WWE and has been teaming on the road recently with veteran Dave Taylor who is mentoring Burchill. I think Burchill has potential, without fail, and could be a future star if he works hard and smart. - I am not the social director of the WWE, but I can tell you that if we all truly knew who were friends and who weren’t we would most likely be surprised. Point being is that lasting friendships in the business are scarce and most wrestlers are acquaintances while at work and when the work is done they go their separate ways. I have been in the business for over 30 years and I can count my true friends easily on two hands and perhaps by using only one. Sad but true. You can check out the full blog by clicking here. </font></p>
