WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently posted the newest blog entry to his JR’s Bar-B-Q website. You can read a few highlights below:
Ross on the talk of Samoa Joe’s WWE contract:
The wrestling media and many in the fan base fascination over Samoa Joe’s ‘contract’ is actually becoming humorous. Is it really that big a story? If the talent is happy and the company’s that are hiring him are happy then what’s the issue other than “I got’s to know?’ I’m ecstatic for @SamoaJoe and feel great things are ahead for him in WWE and if not then someone will have really fumbled in the red zone.
Ross on ROH using former stars in merchandise:
I find it strategically smart that ROH plans to exploit some of their alumni who are now in WWE in a line of action figures. That’s no different than doing DVD’s of former ROH talents who made it to the next level in WWE. There are lots of things that would be worse than ROH being known as the promotion that sends many talents to WWE, IMO. If I’m a young, indie wrestler I’m going to do all that I can to get hired by ROH in hopes of WWE seeing me when I’m ready and bringing me to NXT.
ROH is in OKC on Saturday May 30 at the Fairgrounds. We may try and make the show if Gary Juster provides tickets….that was a joke about the tickets..BTW. Hope Oklahoma turns out and supports ROH.
Ross on TNA not addressing the Destination America / cancellation rumors:
TNA not addressing the rampant TV rumors of their relationship with Destination America is irresponsible. I’ve talked to many within the company who have no idea what their future holds and that’s not good business. Silence speaks volumes more often than not in the wrestling business when it comes to communicating with talent and of that I speak from extensive experience.
