WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has addressed rumors that he is retiring from announcing. He tweeted on Saturday afternoon:
At this stage of my life calling an occasional match is a rush. Coaching & training younger talents has become a true passion. NOT retired!
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 2, 2013
As noted earlier, Jim Ross will still be calling the occasional high profile match, possibly as soon as WrestleMania 29.
JR also commented on this weekend’s 3-day WWE tryout camp at Tampa, Florida, where he is helping evaluate talent:
Huge day at NXT try outs. LONG day Fri. Judgment Day today. Camp ends Sun. Not open to public. Who's gonna step up? We're waiting.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 2, 2013
Half time of day 2 of NXT TRYOUTS. Xavier Woods, a personal fav doing Q&A w/ the class. He's working on his PHD in educational psychology.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 2, 2013
Really nice DAY 2 at NXT TRYOUTS. Perceptions changed for some talents. Key day Sunday. Promos w/ @WWEDustyRhodes & Co. More bouts Sun
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 2, 2013