Greetings from under the black, 2006 Resistol hat from your BBQ loving Okie, wishing each and every one of you a Happy Holiday!

As a broadcaster, the 3-hour Raw last Monday from Washington D.C., was a challenging affair. Three hours is a long time to sit without the opportunity to stretch one’s legs, not to mention keeping hydrated. This, however, caused a conflict with Mother Nature and yours truly. A catheter wasn’t an option, as I still vividly remember wearing one for a week last year when I had my colon surgery after being fired…again. A port-a-potty might have been nice, or even a LONG video package coupled with an equally long commercial break might have worked.  In any event we made it through the ordeal thanks to a really lively crowd and the hard work of the wrestlers. The marathon broadcast seemed to come off okay, and it certainly seemed to have a little something for everyone.

This week’s Superstar of the Week is Edge, a result of him winning the 30 Man Over The Top Rope Battle Royal. No small feat.

Let me tell you, trying to broadcast a 30 Man Battle Royal alone is not easy. Trying to keep up with who eliminates who is a rather challenging task. Not that I am looking for a pat on the back or an attaboy, but I missed my partner especially in the first two segments of the event. I did my best, but I felt that I left a few stones unturned and could have done a more complete job. Hell I know what I needed. A spotter! Oh, well next time.

Did everyone who was entered in the Battle Royal truly deserve to be there?

HBK can still turn it on, and when he does he is off the page.

I thought the Brooklyn Brawler was in the Witness Protection Program with Henry Hill until Monday night.

It looks like we are headed for a Carlito-Masters showdown. It seems like it is put up or shut up time for these two.

Vladimir Kozlov got booed because he was a foreigner…a Russian. Why?

I liked what I saw from The World’s Greatest Tag Team, and if they can stay focused and motivated this duo can be REALLY good.

Johnny Nitro is becoming a singles star before our very eyes, and his aggression toward Jeff Hardy Monday was eye opening.

I thought the King did a really nice job interviewing Sylvester Stallone. ‘Ol Sly looks great for 60.

Matt Hardy is a SmackDown wrestler on loan from the benevolent Theodore Long who has served SmackDown longer than Marion Berry served D.C.

Kenny got a last name. Dykstra. Friend of “Mookie” Wilson?? Met fan??

Cena owes DX. How will that debt be re-paid?

When will Cryme Tyme start wrestling on a regular basis?

Victoria has a new sponsor…Midol.

Kevin Federline will not be voted class president. Federline is an easy person to dislike. He will still get his ass kicked Jan. 1.

I am not sure John Cena’s smashmouth style can beat Umaga. Cena may need to add a “wrinkle” to his offense to retain his WWE title against Umaga.

The final 6 Man Tag was a wild ride. There were casualties--including my bloody suit, and my notes and reference materials I use to get ready for a show, all covered in HHH’s blood. Team Rated-RKO indeed did open a can of “Whoop Ass” on DX. Has anyone seen Cena and Umaga since?? Nonetheless, the closing moments of Raw Monday night were a kickass piece of business.

I hope everyone has a truly Happy Holiday Season and that we all count our blessings.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R.

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