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If you were starting out now, do you think you would have tried to be a pro wrestler commentator, or would you have gone for MMA or football?
I'll always be a wrestling fan but if given the opportunity to do football full time at a high level that night have been my choice. I am a MMA fan and feel I could broadcast that genre with no issues. When one is young, one follows the money so where ever the money would be and I've also learned that having fun at work is becoming more and more important.
Well, Fedor has officially signed with a company called Strikeforce, so he won't be going to UFC anytime soon. Just letting you know in case you didn't already.
Thanks for the info but I knew early on of this matter. Fedor's "people" are seemingly control freaks and trying to use other companies to build their own organization. For Fedor to not fight the best in the world lessens his presence in my eyes.
With Brock Vs Fedor on the horizon, will this fight be the MMA version of a Hogan vs Andre? as far as magnitude goes anyway?
First of all Fedor has to sign with UFC for this fight to happen and Fedor is dragging his feet. Plus, many fans don't even know who Fedor is so the Russian will have to be throughly introduced to the American audience outside the MMA hardcore fans. Brock is a much bigger main stream star in the USA than is Fedor.
Hi J.R., I think I was one of the post's you deleted and I know why it was just too long so I will ask it again but just get to the point. Dana White is offering Fedor Emelianenko a lot of money to come to the UFC after his last fight with Affliction, and he wants him to fight Brock Lesnar in Brock's next fight. What are your thoughts on what will probably be Fedor Emelianenko challenging Brock Lesnar for the UFC world heavyweight championship? Thanks J.R.
UFC would be fools to sign Fedor to a one fight deal.
What do you think about Josh Barnett testing positive for anabolic steroids? The guy doesn't seem to have too much faith in his ability, other than his scheduled opponent.
I don't know all the details and Barnette seems like a much smarter guy than to risk a payday in such a manner. I hope that there is more to the story than simply a guy taking steroids and getting caught.
Hi J.R, Looking at the trouble Brock Lesnar has gaining acceptance in the MMA world, what the hell is Bobby Lashley thinking by signing with TNA while competing in the MMA world?
Bobby is thinking of making some extra cash and garnering some TV exposure on a weekly TV show. Lashley, I'm assuming, can take off his TNA schedule when it comes time to train for a MMA fight. I see nothing wrong with the move. I think it will be hard for him to pull off but let's see how it works out.
To use the old cliché': Hello! Long time fan, first time caller (in this case, writer)! Much has been said about Brock Lesnar's post fight actions or, as some people would have others believe, antics. My questions is this: do you think that people who have an "issue" with his actions are a little hypocritical, given that they (most likely anyway) are the same people who credited "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for revolutionizing professional wrestling for doing essentially the same thing? My personal opinion is that, when you're as much of a bad-a** as Brock Lesnar seems to be, you kind of have the right to stand in the middle of the ring that you call your workplace and home away from home and throw a couple of middle fingers up at the people who boo you. I consider him the greatest thing to happen to the UFC in quite some time. His larger-than-life "bad attitude" is going to prove to be a boon to the industry, just as he was a boon to the professional wrestling industry when he was a part of it. BTW, not trying to join any "kiss my a**" clubs or anything, but I consider you to be the greatest wrestling commentator there ever was, second only to the great Gordon Solie!
Austin's presentation was in the fictional world of pro wrestling while Brock chose the biggest night of the year in a legit sport to express himself. B rock's timing was wrong. Nonetheless Lesnar is MMA's most talked about star if for no other reason that MMA purists and pro wrestling "haters" are dying to see Brock get his ass kicked.
JR, Your thoughts on Bobby Lashley possibly being a contender to Lesnar sometime in the near future in MMA/UFC and his excellent business relationship/light work schedule with TNA/Dixie Carter.It appears that Dixie/TNA have worked out a good light schedule for him to work in TNA and also give him time to pursue his MMA ambitions. If this all works out it will be good for all involved and TNA would strongly benefit from a Lashley win over Lesnar .Do you think he has the goods to beat Lesnar? and your thoughts on a wrestler doing both careers at the same time? I'm sure Vince is watching this like a hawk and if it works out well it might break the "stigma" around pro wrestlers being MMA fighters.I smell some good business here for wrestling if all this goes down well, your thoughts sir ?
On a good day Lashley has the physical skills to beat Lesnar but who knows if that match will ever take place? No MMA fighter is unbeatable including Brock Lesnar. Lashley signing with TNA seems to make sense especially if Lashley can continue training for his MMA career of which he is taking seriously. If, and that's a big if, Lashley fights Lesnar it's likely 2 years away and Lesnar would be favored.
Hey,JR. Hope all is well. Do you agree with Bob Costas' "Asterik" opinion as it pertains to the steroid era in baseball? He contends that all records during this era(Bonds HR's, Clemens stats, etc.) should be included in the record books. However,they would also site all the info as it pertains to the use of P.H.D's by the performers so that the public can make their own conclusions on the legitimacy of the stats. Just curious of your opinion as a noted sports fan. Thanks!
I am not a steroid guy by any means but a zero tolerance person however how does one establish the exact start date and end date of the steroid era in baseball? I think the people who vote on the MLB HOF will know who was enhanced and who wasn't and won't vote them in the Hall of Fame.
J.R, I don't know if you ever had the chance to read the book NOW I CAN DIE IN PEACE by Bill Simmons of ESPN but he tells a story about a friends wedding where when the groom arrives they rib him for being late by imitating your "Good God It's..." call it's a really good book and I highly recommend it as a great read. Dan
Bill Simmons is one of my favorite writers and he has followed wrestling to some degree over his life and is comfortable enough to write about it on occasion which I respect. Thanks for the head's up.