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JR's Blog: RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross on the road this weekend, Ross Report Podcast News, RAW Reunion Tonight, Rumble Thoughts, FREE SHIPPING Today Only at WWEShop.com

JR's Blog: RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross on the road this weekend, Ross Report Podcast News, RAW Reunion Tonight, Rumble Thoughts, FREE SHIPPING Today Only at WWEShop.com

Posted: Jan 20th 2015 By: Jim Ross

Big week as we hit the road for RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross Shows this Friday night in Sayreville, NJ and Sunday at 3 in Philly at Underground Arts. Tickets are still available starting at $20 at axs.com. Let's Grill...

We will be providing everyone info on the release info of the film I appeared in last year entitled 'What Now?' which will be released in a few weeks. DDP & Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, have cameos in the film that has a unique, pro wrestling theme intertwined within it. It's a comedy and I play a villainous boss of one of the central characters.

While in LA this past weekend we also discussed doing two other films over the next three months so of which I'm excited about. More info to come but they are both comedies.

The Ross Report Podcast is doing amazingly well thanks to many of you who download our show each week for FREE at podcastone.com and iTunes. Our show with The Grappler Lynn Denton about being a hated, masked wrestler in the territory days is fascinating and his story telling about some of the game's biggest stars and power brokers are excellent. Tuesday night at 9 ET my conversation with Lisa Varon at @RealLisaMarie drops and she is a great guest with wonderful stories of being a strong woman in a man's world and being successful. I'd vote for her to be a HOFer in a heart beat. Tuesday I will be interviewing the Iron Sheik about his documentary film that is available now of which I appear along with @TheRock, among many others. It's a gut wrenching story with some amazing twists and tuns. I look forward to talking to a sober Sheik.

Our webmaster has updated the home page with our lineup of Ross Report Podcast guest through March. Take a peak before you leave.

Speaking of documentaries, I appeared in one on Saturday that is one of the more heartwarming projects that I've ever been involved. We'll be able to talk more about that one soon but it's something that many wrestling fans and anyone who likes a great human interest story will enjoy.

Today wweshop.com is offering FREE SHIPPING which is a great opportunity to stock up on JR's products before the grilling season officially arrives even thought I claim that our products are even better in one's kitchen. l That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

Pivotal, Monday Night RAW tonight in Dallas for the RAW Reunion and, more importantly, the 'go home' show for the Royal Rumble which is this Sunday in Philly and is sold out from what I understand for my 2nd favorite WWE major event of the year behind WrestleMania. Very anxious to watch both RAW tonight and the Rumble Sunday from my Philly hotel room. Upon returning to Oklahoma, @MarkMaddenX and I will take to the podcast airwaves to review the Rumble.

The two primary pieces of business that have to have intense focus placed on them tonight on RAW are the Rumble match itself and the WWE World Title bout featuring Champion Brock Lesnar, John Cena and the new kid on the block Seth Rollins. For me, this year's Rumble is about as unpredictable as any WWE has produced in a long while. I'm sticking with the eternal underdog Daniel Bryan to win the Rumble match and it's certainly possible that Bryan faces Rollins at WM31. That would be a fresh bout and the two men would likely have a match for the ages. Lesnar is the wild card because we don't know if he's staying with WWE or going back to MMA when his WWE contract concludes after 'Mania. Cena is the company's biggest star by far and really doesn't need the title to remain as such IMO which adds to the unpredictability to the match. Curious to see how WWE utilizes all the legends that will be on the RAW broadcast tonight and if any of them figure into the Rumble or have any conflicts with The Authority. Another wildcard is Roman Reigns and what his role will be come Sunday and subsequently at WM31.

After all this speculation wouldn't it be interesting if Lesnar retains Sunday in Philly and then headlines WM31 against either Bryan or Reigns? Lots of balls in the air it seems which kee many fans like me on our toes trying to figure out what's going on. I've found that it's much easier to simply not over think these matters and just enjoy the events as they happen and then evaluate what one has seen.

The Rumble has the potential to really jump start the Road to WrestleMania and I'm anxious to enjoy it on the WWE Network. This is a great opportunity for WWE to get people talking about the Royal Rumble which in turn helps promote WM31.

We are still getting feedback on the Wrestle Kingdom 9 PPV and it seems like more fans have begun enjoying NJPW than prior to the broadcast. I can only assume that it's still available on cable, etc or perhaps it has made its way to other outlets. Helluva show if you haven't seen it.

Saw Where Alberto El Patron made his debut on Lucha Underground which seems to be a good 'get' for the fledging promotion.

Enjoyed the @UFC promotion of Conor McGregor from Boston n @FoxSports1 Sunday night. It was a bold experiment going against the NFL playoffs but it was timed well inasmuch as the star of the show, the Irishman, was in the clear of the Pats-Colts game and @NotoriousMMA delivered the goods. McGregor is money for my pals at UFC. He makes one make a decision to like him or not. There's little neutrality when it comes to the outspoken, talented fighter.

Key to the Super Bowl....The Seahawks keeping Pats QB Tom Brady off his spot. harassing thless then overly mobile Brady is a must for the aggressive Seattle defense but a strong wild card is the not so nattily attired New England coach Bill Belichick. Shrewd customer.

Trying to catch up on the Q&A's this week.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R. @JRsBBQ

 

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  • 05-19 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-20 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Champion
  • 05-20 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Bill Watts for the TSW North American Champion
  • 05-21 1984 Kevin Von Erich def. Killer Khan for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Cade Sydal def. X-Cal for the SRPW Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Michael Faith def. Butch Dalton for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 New Canada (AWOL & Jon Davis) def. Sexy Bologna (Anthony Jackson & Sudden Impact) for the TPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2016 Skylar Slice def. Athena for the IZW Queens Champion
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the IWR Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the TCW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 1955 Mike Clancy def. Ricki Starr for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 1985 The Nightmare [1st]/The Masked Champion/The Champion def. Terry Taylor for the MSW North American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 2009 Texas Outlaws, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk & Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the EPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 Father Padge def. Revan for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
  • 05-22 2021 Paul Puertorico became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 05-23 1984 The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton) def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 05-23 2004 Se7en & Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-23 2004 Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz for the ACW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Sage def. Rage Logan for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2010 Damien Morte def. Crisstopher Crow for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2015 Brad Michaels def. Jermaine Johnson for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2020 Cody Burns def. Drake Gallows for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Luke Savage def. Garcia for the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 05-24 1954 Rocco Perez def. Frenchy Roy for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-24 2020 Shawn Sanders became the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-25 1986 Terry Taylor def. Buzz Sawyer for the UWF Television Champion
  • 05-25 2013 Brock Landers became the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 05-25 2013 The American Pitbulls (Craig Stevens & Jason Jaxon) def. The Investment (Jason Noal & Jay Sinn) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Zakk Sinizter def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Apex Champion
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