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Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry, which you can check out at this link. Some highlights from this entry:
- I was up late last night and got hooked watching WWE 24/7 On Demand. For those of you who like to write "shill" please have it but I am a fan of the service. Last night I enjoyed the Legends Roundtable which addresses "Wrestling and Patriotism" and was a fast, one hour program. Then I watched the Film Room w/ Gordon Solie which highlighted the match in a rainy Orange Bowl between Championship vs. Championship as the NWA's Harley Race faced WWF's Superstar Billy Graham. The interviews and highlights of this classic match that was 2X3 falls was cool to watch.
- Many of my friends are asking me if I think that Shaquille O'Neal will become physically involved in the action this Monday night on Raw as "Shaq Daddy" aka "The Diesel" hosts Raw. First of all I have no clue on this and on many other things in life for the record. However, I sort of doubt it while at the same time it wouldn't surprise me if Shaq did a little something along the lines of physicality short of having an actual match which I do not see occurring. Shaq is a UFC aficionado and is going to be in good shape so who knows? Another reason to tune into a "Vintage" Monday Night Raw that I hope to watch from the comfort of my Baltimore hotel room.
- I've been impressed with the progress thus far of Sheamus and of Drew McIntyre on the limited times that I have seen them in WWE rings. Ireland's Sheamus can be seen on ECW now and is a big, rugged kid who feels like a classic antagonist. His work ethic seems sound and let's hope that he continues to thirst for knowledge and stays in a positive frame of mine as his long journey is really just beginning. Same for Scotland's McIntyre who has yet to officially debut on WWE TV but he, too, has potential. This is also where I generally say that potential won't buy the groceries over the long haul. Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
- The PG question regarding WWE programming continues to dot our Q&A's and are usually deleted as I have addressed this matter to the best of my ability. First of all, only WWE can tell their fans how long they plan on remaining a PG entity. I personally don't care to be honest with you as this is not a hill I choose to die on nor is it a matter to which I can affect one way or the other. However, my opinion is that being PG is a wise move over the long haul as it is more family friendly as the younger fans become "hooked" on the product the more likely they are to remain fans on some level the older they get. Plus, it is obviously more advertiser and network friendly than pushing the envelope until the envelope tears. Regarding blood, I'm sure that there will be a instance where blood will be present simply due to the physical nature of the business but in today's world I don't want any one else's blood touching me and I suspect that the fans at ringside feel the same way. It's just not safe with HIV, Hepatitis,etc so prevalent.
- Expect the WWE Title Bout to close Night of Champions Sunday which makes sense to me. That's what I would suggest to close the show if asked. With all due respect to the other bouts booked on Sunday, I have to prepare myself that the World Title Bout and the IC Title Bout are the biggest bouts on the show and those matches will receive most of my prep time. No, I did not just dis the Women's Title Bout but they are usually never in the ring too long nor are they positioned much more than bridges to other bouts, unfortunately. That certainly doesn't mean I won't do all I can to enhance what I see between Melina and Michelle McCool. I do think that they will be physical.
As always, JR's blog is well worth checking out, and you can read the full entry at this link.
