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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao has to happen if boxing wants to maintain a pulse. Why does Pacquiao refuse to allow drug screening/testing via blood samples? If Manny has nothing to hide then he will do the drug testing as requested and make history in his chosen profession.
Mayweather is SO good that him losing two rounds of a twelve round fight seems to have become talking points within the sports world.
JaMarcus Russell, the Oakland Raiders drastically overpaid QB, is in voluntary camp. That might be a indirect compliment to catering and the Raiders' buffet table. When Russell makes the commitment to lose weight and totally commit to his team then people will get off his back. I see the former LSU QB as nearing Ryan Leaf territory as it relates to draft busts. Hopefully Russell has invested well, bought less and less bling, and is planning for a future that doesn't include the NFL. It's all too bad as the man has many God given, athletic gifts.
Hey, Santonio Holmes, turn off the IPhone on the airplane. Don't be defiant and feel so privileged. Look at where it has gotten you. BTW when does your season start with the Jets? October? Wrestling, talent rosters are not unlike NFL rosters when it comes to harboring those with issues no matter what those issues are. Holmes should be given the opportunity to make a new, fresh start and if his problems can't be solved then they should be eliminated.
I actually like the Jets and particularly their coach, Rex Ryan, but they may need a retired parole officers to monitor some of the Jets players this season.
NBA officials do not cost teams games. Announcers and coaches should shut up and stop whining about such. If a team loses a close game, it's easy to blame an official's call. My suggestion is that the losing team should have made a few more baskets or free throws and played better defense. The human element of the game applies to referees just as it does to players and highly paid coaches.
Yes, it's THE Steve Austin who Twitters at steveaustinBSR. I swear.
Speaking of Stone Cold, I watched 'Damage' for the 3rd time last night as it seems that every time I watch it I see something that I missed. Nice story...easy to follow...and features some good, fight scenes. The 'Damage' DVD is recommended. Did you count the 'heart punches?'
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Yes...sad to hear Tony Atlas got 'future endeavored' but it will likely happen to all of us at one time or another. Dislike the term 'future endeavors' as it feels like an empty phase. It's almost become an inside joke with many of the talents. Atlas did get a nice run when it looked as if his WWE days had ended long ago and now perhaps Tony can focus on his art work which is outstanding.
No...Chris Jericho was not welcomed with open arms in the WWE locker room when he first arrived from WCW. Some thought that Jericho was too short/small to be a big time player but Chris has long proved those naysayers wrong. Professional jealousy isn't an exclusive of pro wrestling as you can take a look at your own workplace or school and see what I mean. However, one of the first things that I saw and learned first hand when I walked in my first locker room in pro wrestling in 1974 was the paranoia and insecure nature that many wrestlers perpetuated. To many wrestlers, then and now, the glass is always or usually half empty rather than half full. Now with there actually being fewer places for wrestlers to work and earn a viable living working full time, one can argue those negative emotions might even be more pronounced which is why these issues always have to be addressed so that the various locker rooms can be more stable thus more productive.
No...I have not 'reconsidered' doing a 'shoot interview' for the sole purpose of throwing people who I've worked with under a bus. I don't need a payday that badly to compromise my character to make associates past and present look bad and to make others money off my stories that I choose to tell.
Yes...Matt Striker is trying to be edgy or antagonistic from what I gather when he works with Cole and Lawler and I don't think that's a bad thing. Some emailers have issues with things Striker has said but if those things sting then perhaps Striker is doing his job. All announcers who work on TV and have never worked in a territory system and did not have the opportunity come up thru the ranks are going to be at a disadvantage and their growth is going to be deliberate at best. To essentially learn on the job and to do embellished auditions before powerful decision makers and, more importantly, the fans puts younger broadcasters at a distinct disadvantage. The function of training young announcers in the pro wrestling genre is essentially non existent.
I think it all starts with the hiring process of entry level on air talents as they must have some natural instincts and not just possess the look and youth of a weekend Sports Center news reader.
Yes...I think that NXT will return for another season but I'm not sure on what network but it will likely be one owned by NBC Universal. I would like to see NXT more like 'The Ultimate Fighter' where the rookies have to do more to earn the right to wrestle on TV. That's just one fan's opinion.
We got a helluva email from a Chyna fan who scolded me somewhat because I actually called her Joanie Lauer. That particular classic is in the Q&A section. This mega, Chyna fan also told me that Chyna had three movies about to be released. Interesting.
Running with the Bulls is like going to an ex-wife's family reunion. Why do it?
Got some really cool, St. Louis Rams swag this week. I'm ready to see #8, Sam Bradford, QB the Rams back to prominence over the next few seasons. Next on my shopping list is Tampa Bay, Redskins, and Bengals swag honoring all my 'boys' from OU that went in the 1st round of the draft and whose contracts will likely total over 200M when all is said and done. It's great having friends who work in the NFL.
No...I'm not interested in having a TV authority figure role on a wrestling show. None has been offered, by the way, but it isn't something that interests me at this stage of the game. I'm one that believes that the authority figure role on a wrestling TV show is waning and needs to be refreshed and invigorated. I'm not the guy to do that.
Several emailers have suggested that I just broadcast PPV's for WWE. Again, thanks for the suggestions but that ship has long since sailed. I'm good staying behind and monitoring its voyage.
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Today is the Rock's Birthday and it seems like it was just yesterday when I was traveling to Florida to see him work out in the ring. One can do a decent job of looking at talent on DVDs, etc but nothing replaces seeing the talent in person, in a ring, mat or practice field and getting to know then one on one. Dwayne Johnson was a 'keeper' the minute I laid eyes on him. Some of my peers agreed with me and some not so much. I still remember telling him the story of Deion Sanders always talking in the third person when I interviewed him in my Atlanta Falcon days which encouraged Rock to take that particular presentation to the next level. ("The Rock says.") I have never seen such a naturally athletic gifted, charismatic, hard working individual come along in wrestling before or since.
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You are to be commended for the way you are handling this situation. You have chosen your words carefully and have displayed the same class that you have shown throughout your career.
I know that if WWE is not in the cards that you are not short on offers to pursue a number of avenues in your life. I hope that we fans get the opportunity to hear your voice broadcasting wrestling, sports or any other show for that matter. Heck, you could read the phone book and make it seem like must see tv. It just isn't the same without you on WWE programming. I have been a wrestling fan for 25 years and grew up watching you on NWA, WCW and WWE programming. I feel that not having you broadcast WWE events would be like a team benching its best player simply because he is getting up their in years. You play your best players when you field a team and in my opinion, you are the best broadcaster in wrestling history and one of the best of all time in any medium.
Keep entertaining us with your wonderful blogs and good luck with whatever lies ahead for you.
Also..I am so bored with the Guest Host idea on RAW. Enough is Enough.
It does get WWE lots of free PR which is the goal so in that manner it works. I like it when the Guest Host has a clue.
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Pacquiao/Mayweather - will it happen? Despite the boat-loads of money on the table, I find it doubtful. With Mayweather's team, including De La Hoya, talking about "Mayweather's the king and whatever he says goes", the pride factor kills it, in my opinion. Pacquiao doesn't need more money and I think he'll retire from boxing before he acknowledges Mayweather as "the king".
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Boxing is a dead sport for the most part. As good as Mayweather and Paccio are, Boxing needs a great heavyweight again and there is no one I can think of who is worth $49 to 54.95 a PPV in this day and age.
As for Russel, there is a simple solution to avoid draft busts like him. Stop guarenteeing insane amounts of money for unproven talent. If he's worth $40 million, let him prove it after couple of seasons.
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what do you think jim?
Would WWE consider making NXT more of a "shoot" type show? For e.g. have a panel of pros backstage who evaluate a match as it's happening and give praise/critique a la American Idol, to the performers afterward. Maybe show the planning stages of a match and it's aftermath. I think seeing the creative process behind this product can be just as compelling as the product itself and perhaps give the fans a better appreciation of the final product.
The announcing in the WWE right now is awful to put it kindly, which seems to be consensus. And I'd certainly agree that it has a lot to do with the lack of available training areas summer jobs for 15 year olds, which also explains the drop in overall quality of the programs. Unintented consequences that leave most of the wrestling fans dreaming about the old days.
JR said of the Rock, " I have never seen such a naturally athletic gifted, charismatic, hard working individual come along in wrestling before or since." So you are saying that Dwayne Johnson is more charismatic, more hard working, more gifted, than Steve Austin? Steve's gonna get you for that one :)
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We have a lot in common. I am from (Caddo) OK and I am a huge Sooner fan and grew up watching Pro Wrestling. I have a lot of respect from the fact that you started from the ground floor and you have risen to a level that very few will achieve.
This probably was not you but... I do recall a night in Augusta GA back in the early 80s prior to the matches starting that a young, somewhat chubby ring crew guy was trying to jump over the steel railing that surrounded the ring and nailed his ankle on the steel. The sound of ankle meeting steel made a lound and distinct ding that could be heard throughout the yet to be filled arena. The poor guy was embarrassed and walked with a limp. I have to admit to laughing and always thinking that was you.
If that was not you and you never witnessed Georgia Championship Wrestling live back in those days it is something I have over you. Mr. Wresting II, Tommy Rich, Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer, The Masked Supestar and so many more put on great shows. I recall the Roddy Piper - Bob Armstrong TV angle going on for weeks until the climax. It drew me in and is it did so many. I wish there was a draw for that type of Pro Wrestilng today.
I hope you achieve your next set of goals and ambitions. I hope that includes playing a major role in TNA behind the scenes along with calling matches. I had Gordon Solie growing up and I would love to have another legend calling matches as I go into the middle aged adulthood part of my life. Only you can fill such shoes. You are a difference maker in Pro Wrestling and if you still have passion for the game I hope you use your talents and experience to make a difference.
As a goofy as the wrestling business has become I still cannot get the wrestling bug out of me. No matter what you do GOD BLESS and BOOMER SOONER!
Johney Johnson
Hey Jr: Great blog, lots of interesting comments, I thought I was the only person that thinks that Mayweather is more than able to beat Pacquiao, glad to see i'm not alone!
As far as Jamarcus Russell is concerned, forgive me if as a Charger fan I don't feel the least bit bad for the Raiders!, hopefully this year, with the Broncos and the Chiefs also fortifying their rosters, the AFC west won't be a two-team division.
Go Bolts!
That Joanie Lauer email was quality. Nicely done pushing the sauce, Mr Ross, although I think maybe beef jerky might have been a little more appropriate.
If I had to choose between Ryan Leaf and Jamarcus Russell to QB my team, I would first consider selling the whole thing before finally settling on Leaf. At least with him on the team I would save cash on the buffet in order to pay for a real QB at my earliest convenience. With five QBs on the roster there, though, looks like Russell will soon be joining Leaf pumping gas at the Citgo so it's a moot point.
The announcing in the WWE right now is awful to put it kindly, which seems to be consensus. And I'd certainly agree that it has a lot to do with the lack of available training areas, which also explains the drop in overall quality of the programs. Unintented consequences that leave most of the wrestling fans dreaming about the old days.
I'm happy Tony Atlas got to bow out one last time in the WWE as something other than an African tribesman. Saba Simba? Really?
NXT is an interesting show that hopefully will be back again with a different theme song. That is simply the worst song I have heard this side of celine dion. I don't know what's more annoying--that song or the weekly jobbing of the American Dragon. Hopefully the latter will lead to a well-deserved payoff, while the former will be removed before it leads to mass suicides.
Good Stuff as always Mr. Ross but you mention in this Blog that, "That ship has long since sailed" I guess i find that very disappointing. When I think of Gordon Solie, its on late Sunday afternoons into early evenings as a child on The Old Super Station, not hearing something in passing about him back stage or in some office......I guess my point is WE STILL NEED YOU JR, we need THE JR talking us threw the matches as much as possible. I personally feel robbed thinking that I wont get to here you work anymore, doing what you do the very best in this age....dont make me beg you or worse yet, start a petition....MY REAL WISH is to hear YOU with Taz in TNA.....is there any chance of that in the near future?
"anyway Best wishes for Health & happiness to you & yours"
1Love
Sancho Kayfabe
Always a tremendous blog, sir.