WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog with his latest thoughts and opinions. Below are some of the highlights.
On Dusty Rhodes: “Still reeling from the sudden passing of my 30+ year friend Dusty Rhodes who went out on his terms just like John Wayne’s character in the Duke’s last film, “The Shootist.” Many of us knew tht something was ailing Big Dust but he would never admit such. Nonetheless he passed with his family around him listening to Willie Nelson sing and has now likely reunited with his late parents, his old, tag partner Dick Murdoch and perhaps even John Wayne himself. I loved the Dream and simply can’t wrap my head around his passing. I’m trying to focus on the great times that we had and all the times that he made me happy and laugh.
I found it ironic that both The Duke and The Dream passed on the same date, June 11. That had to mean something, right?
Dusty was one of my least talked about broadcast partners, why I don’t know, but he was definitely one of my favorites. He utilized his instincts, which were excellent, made up words as he went along, and always had fascinating, comedic timing. I loved working with The Dream at the announce table because he was low stress, so much fun to interact with and we never failed to have a good time.”
On tonight’s Money In The Bank WWE Title main event: “I’ve got Seth Rollins retaining in a strong match vs Dean Ambrose but if Ambrose does get the upset and a surprising win I can also see Roman Reigns turning on Ambrose and ruining the Ohio native’s moment by cashing in the MITB contract in a very villainous manner. The money with Reigns right now, in my opinion, is as a villain and time will tell if that is the path taken.”
On the Money In The Bank ladder match tonight: “I could also see Reigns winning the MITB match and declaring that he will cash in the contract at Wrestlemania Texas to help with the build of both Reigns and the event. In any event. I like the unpredictability of tonight’s show including a fan favorite or a villain winning MITB and Reigns taking exception to that and turning on the winner or being a sore loser. There are always multiple ways to do the right thing creatively in the world of sports entertainment which is why so many of us enjoy following along.”
On John Cena vs. Kevin Owens II tonight: “Kevin Owens cheating to beat John Cena ala a low blow, etc would work for me and help WWE get to Summer Slam with a much more viable Cena vs. Owens match as the building process of Kevin Owens is still ongoing. I don’t know who it helps for Cena to simply “get his win back.” Cena is an ever lasting, made man while Owens is not but Cena can be the man that facilitates that much needed development.”
Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.
