JR is Such a Twat

**Mr. Nerfect** · 12-19-2007, 12:53 PM

A serious question about Jim Ross:

Do you believe that part of the reason JR used to be a great commentator, was not solely because he poured so much emotion into things, but because as Head of Talent Relations, or whatever he used to do, he knew the wrestlers a lot better?

I mean, JR strikes me as the kind of guy to know the wrestlers and be on talking terms with them, but the guy is a lot older now, and more removed from the heart of the WWE. He wouldn't spend nearly as much time at the office, and probably focuses a lot on his wife, his health, his restaurant, and even his blogs.

I personally think they should cut JR from RAW, and have him move backstage, and help with coaching newer guys to the position. I mean, the WWE has Todd Grisham who is learning on Heat, Josh Mathews, Jack Korpela and this Max Bretos guy (I'm not sure if he's still around, though). Keep JR around, but have him do some Heat commentary. Maybe have him do alternative DVD tracks with wrestlers on their releases. Give him the occasional on-screen appearance, and just move him back to a less time consuming role on TV.

12-19-2007, 12:53 PM	#10
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 61,567	A serious question about Jim Ross: Do you believe that part of the reason JR used to be a great commentator, was not solely because he poured so much emotion into things, but because as Head of Talent Relations, or whatever he used to do, he knew the wrestlers a lot better? I mean, JR strikes me as the kind of guy to know the wrestlers and be on talking terms with them, but the guy is a lot older now, and more removed from the heart of the WWE. He wouldn't spend nearly as much time at the office, and probably focuses a lot on his wife, his health, his restaurant, and even his blogs. I personally think they should cut JR from RAW, and have him move backstage, and help with coaching newer guys to the position. I mean, the WWE has Todd Grisham who is learning on Heat, Josh Mathews, Jack Korpela and this Max Bretos guy (I'm not sure if he's still around, though). Keep JR around, but have him do some Heat commentary. Maybe have him do alternative DVD tracks with wrestlers on their releases. Give him the occasional on-screen appearance, and just move him back to a less time consuming role on TV.