Tag: Jim Ross

Could Jim Ross Return To WWE?

This past Monday on RAW a irate Brock Lesnar went on a rampage after Seth Rollins refused to give him his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Title that night. Lesnar took out the entire RAW broadcast team. Lesnar delivered an F5 to Michael Cole. Later that night Byron Saxton announced that Cole suffered a cervical spine injury from the attack.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE is trying to do everything they can to get WWE Hall of Famer announcer Jim Ross back. JR attended this past weekend’s NXT show and received a shout-out from Triple H. JR has said several times on his podcast that he doesn’t plan to announce wrestling shows on a weekly basis anymore, but that could change if WWE makes the right offer.

Nobody is expecting that Cole will be back next week. Cole could be kept off the show several weeks, which would leave the play-by-play spot open. Saxton could be used again next week on RAW, but it’s also possible that next week’s show could see the return of the greatest announcer in wrestling history, Jim Ross.

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Jeff Jarrett Talked To Jim Ross About Plans For GFW

 

Jeff Jarrett appeared on the Jim Ross Report podcast & talked about his plans for Global Force Wrestling. Jarrett said GFW does not want to rush their product like other companies have done but they’re planning on having their own roster, live events, sponsorships and everything else. Jarrett discussed doing talent exchanges and cross promotions with other wrestling companies across the world because he believes that is what makes the wrestling business healthy. Jarrett said they want to get GFW’s brand out to the fans and create partnerships with companies like New Japan Pro Wrestling and AAA by the time they launch their own TV show.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Jim Ross On Busted Open Radio To Discuss CM Punk Podcast With Colt Cabana

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Jim Ross will appear on Busted Open Radio this afternoon at 2 P.M. ET. to discuss the CM Punk podcast with Colt Cabana. Busted Open Radio is on SiriusXM Radio sports zone. The show is on the air live 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The show is hosted by Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca.

They will be taking calls at 1-866-522-2846.

Jim Ross Featured In Latest GFW – NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9 Promo

Jim Ross is featured in the latest promo for the New Japan Pro Wrestling January 4th pay-per-view Wrestle Kingdom 9 from the Tokyo Dome being presented by Global Force Wrestling. The video focuses on The Bullet Club and JR notes that they group is very good as a unit.

JR noted on Twitter that his GFW – NJPW announcing gig is for one night only.

Jeff Jarrett’s GFW Makes Announcement On Jim Ross & NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 9

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Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling announced that WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, the preeminent voice of pro wrestling for the past 4 decades, has agreed to provide the play-by-play for GFW’s presentation of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “Wrestle Kingdom 9” live on pay-per-view in North America on January 4, 2015.

This is the 24th year of NJPW’s annual extravaganza at the Tokyo dome. More than 40,000 fans from all around the world are expected to attend.

“I am truly honored and excited to have been asked to be a part of this historic event,” Ross said. ” To be able to return to my roots and to provide play by play for an amazing, pro wrestling product will be special. I never thought I’d ever return to ringside for a wrestling event but this opportunity was just too special to turn down.”

Jarrett said: “I’m excited for this event, and I’m excited for good ol’ JR to be a part of it. GFW fans wanted him, and from day one we said we’re going to give our fans what they want.”

The show will air live at 2 a.m. ET and re-air in prime time at 7 p.m. ET. It will be available on DirecTV, Dish, AT & & U-vers, Comcast, Verizon Fios and all cable systems in the United States, and in Canada on Bell ExpressVu TV, rogers, Shaw, Sasktel and Telus. Check your local listings for availability. The show also will be available on the Flipps app on iTunes and Android.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Who is “Good O’l JR’s favorite fighter in the UFC?

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Once again the name Ronda Rousey has been dropped by someone in the world of professional wresting. Who is it this time you ask? None other then one of the very best color commentators of all time. Jim Ross. JR appeared on an episode of “UFC Tonight” this week and when asked by interviewer Kenny Florian who his favorite fighter was, Ross responded “Ronda Rousey” with no hesitation. He then went on to say that whenever the topic of fighting is brought up so is Rousey’s name. He also gave his predictions for tonight’s UFC173 event. (You can check out the full interview here)

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Like I’ve said before with all this talk of the UFC women’s Batemweight champion among people closely related to WWE and fans alike, I’m willing to bet it’ll only be a matter of time before we see the undefeated champ Ronda Rousey on a WWE televised event. Anyone would be a fool not to book her

-Vanessa (GreatLove91)

Goldberg Talks About Interest In A WWE Return

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In a new interview with Jim Ross on The Ross Report, Bill Goldberg confirmed that he had recent talks with WWE about a return, but they didn’t go to far. He did let the company know that he’s interested.

Goldberg said he would like to wrestle Roman Reigns, Triple H & Brock Lesnar. He said he would let WWE decide those details. He said he has unfinished business with Triple H & Lesnar & is interested in Reigns because they both played college football at Georgia.

Goldberg said he doesn’t watch WWE these days but he hears about some of the things going on through Twiter. He does still talks to some wrestlers, including Lesnar, but never about wrestling.

You can check out Goldberg’s interview with JR on The Ross Report at this link.

 

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WWE News: TV Deal, SmackDown, Hogan On RAW? Renee Young

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Variety reports that WWE is finalizing a new TV deal with NBC Universal that will keep RAW & SmackDown on USA Network & Syfy.

With WWE’s new TV deal with NBC Universal expected to be announced soon, there is some speculation that SmackDown will go live on Tuesday nights. Jim Ross tweeted that he believes SmackDown will go live on Tuesdays.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Hulk Hogan may appear on RAW from London even though he is not being advertised since he will already be in town for the next night’s SmackDown tapings in the same building.

Renee Young is now the permanent announcer for NXT.

Jim Ross Tells Great Behind The Scenes Stories on The ESPN Show Highly Questionable

Jim Ross appeared as a guest on the ESPN show Highly Questionable. One of the stories he shared involved Jerry “The King ” Lawler & wearing white wrestling tights when asked what was the grossest thing he has ever seen in a wrestling ring.