Kemo
07-28-2016, 02:55 PM
Jim Ross recently weighed in on this week’s RAW on his official blog, saying that he embraced all of the production changes to the show except for moving the announcers from ringside to the stage. Ross says the announce position is close to the pyro, and that the location is “no fun nor is it the optimum location for the announcers.”
The WWE Hall of Famer says he enjoyed Finn Balor’s RAW debut and his “remarkable impact.” He says he expects Rollins and Balor to put on a “helluva performance” at SummerSlam next month, even though Balor is still new to the WWE audience who doesn’t watch NXT.
Ross also talked about the news of Brock Lesnar’s failed drug tests, saying those who think WWE should suspend Lesnar need to review Lesnar’s contract and the Wellness Policy.
“Lesnar is a part-time talent and part-timers are not under the standard, WWE wellness policy according to the WWE itself,” Ross wrote. “If Shaq actually does get in the ring with Big Show at WM33 in Orlando, then Shaq would not be tested either because he would be considered a part-timer. I am not condoning PED use in any way but I do agree that WWE cannot require part time performers in a show business presentation, not a legit sport, to adhere to the same rules and regulations that they require of their full-time talents. Plus to compare pro wrestling to MMA is somewhat eye-rolling.”
The WWE Hall of Famer says he enjoyed Finn Balor’s RAW debut and his “remarkable impact.” He says he expects Rollins and Balor to put on a “helluva performance” at SummerSlam next month, even though Balor is still new to the WWE audience who doesn’t watch NXT.
Ross also talked about the news of Brock Lesnar’s failed drug tests, saying those who think WWE should suspend Lesnar need to review Lesnar’s contract and the Wellness Policy.
“Lesnar is a part-time talent and part-timers are not under the standard, WWE wellness policy according to the WWE itself,” Ross wrote. “If Shaq actually does get in the ring with Big Show at WM33 in Orlando, then Shaq would not be tested either because he would be considered a part-timer. I am not condoning PED use in any way but I do agree that WWE cannot require part time performers in a show business presentation, not a legit sport, to adhere to the same rules and regulations that they require of their full-time talents. Plus to compare pro wrestling to MMA is somewhat eye-rolling.”