Memories of Michael Jackson, who was believed to be a WWE fan: "Many years ago I turned down an opportunity to join my wife, along with several WWE corporate types, at a private function at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. I believe the occasion was a birthday party for a Jackson family member. My wife recalls the Jackson kids asking if "J.R. was o.k." as that apparently was around the time Kane BBQ'ed yours truly. Many within the Jackson household followed WWE on TV regularly as Jan remembers getting bombarded with questions and some of the Jacksons have attended WWE events over the years. My wife recalls the experience as being a great deal of fun and remembers being pretty sure that she saw Michael in costume wearing a "fat suit" so as to not to distract from the other family member's birthday celebration by causing a commotion amongst the visiting guests. Neverland Ranch was an extraordinary place for an individual's residence even someone as unique as Michael Jackson. Coming off the untimely death of Jackson this week at only 50 years of age, in hindsight I wish I had accompanied the Mrs on this trip. Jackson was an impeccable showman with precision like timing and possessed amazing crowd psychology.....which are all enviable traits of a great wrestler in any decade past, present or future.

"One thing left behind at the Neverland Ranch, by request, was a signed cookbook, "Can You Take the Heat" and a few bottles of J.R.'s BBQ Sauce. Small world indeed."

Memories of Farrah Fawcett: Farrah Fawcett and I had a mutual friend, the irrepressible John Paul Shellnut who resides in Houston, Texas and who is also great friends with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame. JP put me on the phone with Farrah many, many years ago after I told him of my fascination of the woman who was considered at one time to be the sexiest woman in the world. Michael Jackson's death seemed to have put Farrah Fawcett's passing on the back burner which I feel is unfortunate. The reason is that Farrah battled cancer so bravely and that battle should be a great example for all of us when we are faced with major challenges in our lives. Farrah was fun and feisty with me on the phone and I was probably childlike in my brief albeit memorable conversation with her as she was out socializing with my pal JP. Farrah even sent us a signed photo that we have hanging in our J.R.'s Family BBQ in Norman where she wrote a lovely inscription in her amazingly artistic handwriting. Farrah Fawcett was an icon who kept her gifts of sex appeal and charming personality as her calling card for many years even though her talents reached much farther than simply appearing on arguably the most famous poster ever made."

Source: http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/jr-talks-j … ppthe-bash

"Hollyoaks"...?

You do realise it'll end up a series of North American shows that we've never heard of before ?

The event isn't until tomorrow, that was just to save me typing all that out and doing the maths in one go.

...But yeah, even if Slashfro's picks win all their matches and your picks lose everything, it's still way too late make up that gap.

The Bash (28-06-09)

#1

TOMMY DREAMER vs. CHRISTIAN vs. FINLAY vs. JACK SWAGGER vs. MARK HENRY - Scramble Match
WINNER: Tommy Dreamer via gimmick win (+30 James Lofton)

#2

CHRIS JERICHO vs. REY MYSTERIO - If Rey Mysterio Loses, He Must Unmask (Intercontinental Championship)
WINNER: (+28 2008 Intentions)

#3

THE GREAT KHALI vs. DOLPH ZIGGLER - No Disqualification Match
WINNER: Dolph Ziggler via pin (+12 AtariLegend)

#4

CARLITO & PRIMO vs.
CODY RHODES & TED DIBIASE JR. vs.
EDGE & CHRIS JERICHO - Triple Threat Tag Team Match (Unified Tag Team Championship)
WINNERS: Edge & Chris Jericho via pin (+26 James Lofton & +26 Slashfro)

#5

MELINA vs. MICHELLE MCCOOL (Womens Championship)
WINNER: Michelle McCool via pin

#6

C.M. PUNK vs. JEFF HARDY (World Heavyweight Championship)
WINNER: Jeff Hardy via dq (+4 Slashfro)

#7

JOHN CENA vs. THE MIZ
WINNER: John Cena via pin (+8 Rex)

#8

3 Stages Of Hell (WWE Championship)

RANDY ORTON vs. TRIPLE H
WINNER: Randy Orton via dq (+4 Axl Schwarzenegger)

RANDY ORTON vs. TRIPLE H - Falls Count Anywhere Match
WINNER: Triple H via pin (+12 AtariLegend)

RANDY ORTON vs. TRIPLE H - Stretcher Match Match
WINNER: Randy Orton via gimmick win (+34 Axl Schwarzenegger)

Rankings:

1. James Lofton 555 (+56)
2. Slashfro 370 (+30)
3. AtariLegend 364 (+24)
4. Axl Schwarzenegger 363 (+38)
5. 2008 Intentions 285 (+28)
6. Rex 240 (+8)
7. BLS-Pride 153
8. Communist China 111

Team Rankings:

1. AtariLegend & James Lofton 839
2. Axl Schwarzenegger & 2008 Intentions 582 
3. Rex & Slashfro 572
4. Communist China & BLS-Pride 264

Roster:

RAW

Batista, Brie Bella, Chavo Guerrero, Festus, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Jamie Noble, Jillian, Kelly Kelly, Maryse (Divas Champion), Mickie James, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes, Santino Marella

Inactive/Non-Wrestling:

Donald Trump, Hornswoggle (Cruiserweight Champion), Jerry Lawler, Lilian Garcia, Linda McMahon, Michael Cole, Mr. McMahon, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon

ECW

DJ Gabriel, Ezekiel Jackson, Hurricane Helms, Katie Lea Burchil, Matt Striker, Natalya, Paul Burchill, Tiffany

Inactive/Non-Wreslting:

Todd Grisham, Tony Atlas, Tony Chimel

SmackDown!

Alicia Fox, Charlie Haas, Curt Hawkins, Eve Torres, Jesse, Jimmy Wang Yang, JTG, Kung Fu Naki, Layla, Maria, Michelle McCool (Womens Champion), Mike Knox, Ricky Ortiz, Shad, The Brian Kendrick

Inactive/Non-Wrestling:

Jim Ross, Justin Roberts, Ranjin Singh, Theodore Long

Other/Unavailable:

JBL, Jimmy Snuka, Joy Giovanni, Mickey Rourke, Miss Jackie, Molly Holly, Roddy Piper, Stone Cold, Sunny, Tazz, Torrie Wilson, Vickie Guerrero, Victoria

Released/Unavailable:

Candice, Mr. Kennedy, Sim Snuka, Umaga

Jobbers/Unavailable

Adam Green, Chad Collyer, Chris Lewie, David Floridia, Dustin Carwile, Frankie Sloan, Joey Munos, Luke Hawx, Mike Williams, Russ Taylor

Current Participants:

BLS-Pride: Shawn Michaels, Big Show, #1 Beth Phoenix <JBL>, Vladimir Kozlov, Mark Henry
2008 Intentions: Finlay, Rey Mysterio (Intercontinental Champion), Gail Kim, Kofi Kingston (United States Champion), #2 David Hart Smith #1 <Dolph Ziggler> <R-Truth>
Communist China: Shelton Benjamin, The Miz , John Morrison, #1 Zack Ryder <The Brian Kendrick>, Primo
AtariLegend: Triple H, Montel Vontavious Porter, #2 Dolph Ziggler <Batista>, Evan Bourne, #1 R-Truth <Umaga>
James Lofton: Edge (Unified Tag Team Champion), C.M. Punk (World Heavyweight Champion), Carlito, Melina, Tommy Dreamer (ECW Champion)
Slashfro: Chris Jericho (Unified Tag Team Champion), Jeff Hardy, Kane, Jack Swagger, William Regal
Axl Schwarzenegger: Randy Orton (WWE Champion), Christian, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase Jr., #1 Tyson Kidd <Maryse>
Rex: John Cena, Undertaker, The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes, #1 Goldust <Chavo Guerrero>

Teams:

AtariLegend & James Lofton: Carlito, C.M. Punk (World Heavyweight Champion), Dolph Ziggler, Edge (Unified Tag Team Champion), Evan Bourne, Melina, Montel Vontavious Porter, R-Truth, Tommy Dreamer (ECW Champion), Triple H

Communist China & BLS-Pride: Big Show, Beth Phoenix, John Morrison, Mark Henry, Primo, Shawn Micheals, Shelton Benjamin, The Miz, Vladimir Kozlov, Zack Ryder

Rex & Slashfro: Chris Jericho (Unified Tag Team Champion), Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Jack Swagger, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Kane, The Great Khali, Undertaker, William Regal

Axl Schwarzenegger & 2008 Intentions: Christian, David Hart Smith, Finlay, Gail Kim, Kofi Kingston (United States Champion), Matt Hardy, Randy Orton (WWE Champion), Rey Mysterio (Intercontinental Champion),  Tyson Kidd, Ted DiBiase Jr.