Jim Ross is back with another blog update from his official website, JRsBarBQ.com. Here are the wrestling-related highlights from this entry?
Ric Flair in the WWE Hall of Fame: "I said it on Monday night, but in my heartfelt opinion, the greatest wrestler I ever saw in person needs his own wing in the WWE Hall of Fame, which obviously sounds like "wrestling hype," but I have never been more serious. Congratulations, Naitch. It is a long over due honor and you have been a Hall of Famer in my eyes for many, many years."
Visiting with Steve Austin This Week: "I had a great visit at breakfast, Tuesday morning, with Stone Cold Steve Austin, who was in especially great spirits and physically looked like he could step back on a football field or in a wrestling ring with no problems. Steve is really training hard, which is actually nothing new for him, and has been as busy as a fruit merchant immersing himself in the business of film. I would be shocked if Steve did not kick out a couple of films in 2008, especially now that the writer’s strike is over. He certainly seems to have attracted a great deal of interest in the movie business regarding future projects."
His own Recent Work on Commentary: "As many of you know, I am often times my own worst critic when it comes to the commentary I do. As some fans have pointed out recently, my commentary has sounded different and as some fans have termed it "isn’t what it used to be" to paraphrase some of the kinder remarks. I am sure that many fans have noticed the change in presentation for most TV wrestling announcers, which is not accidental. The business is ever changing and, by design, so are the announcers’ presentations. I think that once all on air talent adjusts to the new philosophy, hopefully it will be perceived as being smoother and more acceptable by discerning fans. However, at the end of the day, if my work doesn’t meet the expectations of some fans then all I can say is I’m sorry and that I never "phone it in" but if it gets too substandard there is always the mute button on your remote."
The prospect of Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather: "Mayweather, who will be risking millions and millions of dollars in future earnings, has accepted The Big Show’s challenge for a "match." My question is what kind of "match" will it be? Or will it even matter, considering the size disparity? Nonetheless, this "attraction" has many media types talking, which can’t hurt things, as the Road to Wrestlemania, like The Super Bowl or the Final Four, is paved with "hype" and promotion. Mayweather’s punches to Show’s face were brutal and when I first saw them in slow motion, I cringed."
Mayweather Backstage: "Mayweather was engaging to be around in the locker room area, both Sunday and Monday. He hung with his ample "posse," who had Floyd’s ever growing merchandise lines ably represented. Some one laughingly mentioned to me that of all the celebrities who have joined us for WWE events that no one’s entourage eats like Mayweather’s group. For me, this is like the pot calling the kettle black as I do my share of consuming the groceries on Monday afternoon at the new and improved catering table."
The MLB Steroids/Baseball controversy: "I admired New York Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte’s honesty and candor during his press conference of a few days ago. I still say that Roger Clemens hasn’t been proven guilty of any thing, and I stand behind what I wrote here last week, honesty is and always will be the best policy. One would assume that this matter is far from over as it relates to Major League Baseball’s recent issues."
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