JR's Blog: WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions, ROH/OKC, @CarlosCondit, @BretHart on Ross Report Podcast Tuesday, Cornette & Kimbo!, RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross August Shows Heating Up, WWEShop.com
Posted: Jun 1st 2015 By: Jim Ross
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WWE Elimination Chamber is tonight on the WWE Network of which I will be watching live and likely tweeting from @JRsBBQ as well. Here are some predictions for tonight's show from Corpus Christi, Texas:
WWE Champion Seth Rollins vs Dean Ambrose will be a match of the night candidate for sure and my expectations for this match are high. I think Rollins retains. Remember, it's not the kiss of death to lose via another's finishing maneuver without kicking out of it multiple times.
IC Title match inside the Elimination Chamber is unique and the Intercontinental Title was on its way to becoming meaningful again until Daniel Bryan had to relinquish the title due to injuries. I'd love to see Dolph Ziggler win the championship but it's to unpredictable to call which I see as a good thing. Ziggler would be a great IC Champion as he can have excellent bouts with anyone on the roster plus he's over with the fan base. Sheamus is also a strong candidate to win this match.
WWE Tag Title Bout is really a crowded field and the best team in the hunt, Cesaro and Kidd, would be great champions to build around but New Day has the potential to become solid villains so it's another match that is hard to call. Don't discount the Matadores in Corpus Christi winning either but my pick is Cesaro and Kidd which is likely just my wishful thinking.
John Cena vs. Kevin Owens is an intriguing match and a great opportunity for WWE to 'make' Owens vs the biggest star in the company whose losing would not hurt him a bit. It's time to make new stars and in order to do that someone who is over has to do the honors and tonight is a great opportunity for Owens to upset Cena. That's how I'm picking, Owens over Cena, although I'd be shocked if that occurred. Owens is my pick. Win or lose Owens needs to making memorable impact.
Naomi seems to be the logical choice to win the Divas title and then to be chased by fan favorites Nattie, the Bella's, and Page, among others. Naomi is a great athlete and her promo work has impressed me lately as well. Another unpredictable match to call.
Neville beats Bo Dallas in a match that might surprise many if they have the time to tell a good story.
Elimination Chamber matches are hit and miss because the structure is so limiting and dangerous for the talents. Hopefully no one is injured tonight in this unfriendly structure and don't be surprised if the Chamber doesn't open someone up before the night is through.
Enjoyed attending the ROH show in OKC Saturday night and seeing many old friends including promoter Gary Juster who I've known since my Jim Crockett Promotions days in the 80's. ROH's talents and staff are very exited about their show going on Destination America beginning this Wednesday night as the lead in to TNA Impact Wrestling. In less than stellar confines in the OKC Fairgrounds, I never heard one talent complain including having no showers in the arena and they went out and worked extremely hard before a highly loud and enthusiastic crowd of approximately 800 die hard fans. Nice seeing my former broadcast partner Kevin Kelly, along with Steve Corino, who was there voicing matches over for ROH VOD. Highly encourage all fans to watch ROH Wrestling on TV and to support them at their live events including their upcoming PPV coming up later this summer.
The return of @carloscondit Saturday night to the Octagon for @UFC was a smash hit, no pun intended, on @FoxSports1. His year plus absence from competition due to injuries seemingly did not affect Condit at all. 'The Natural Born Killer" never fails to disappoint in the Octagon. Condit redefined the term Slobber Knocker as he destroyed Thiago Alves nose.
Subscribe to the Ross Report Podcast for FREE at iTunes and know that it helps us immensely. This Tuesday my conversation with @BretHart drops at 9 pm ET on podcastone.com and @iTunes. It's a great show and I will also provide my thoughts on tonight's WWE Elimination Chamber event. Bret talks at length about his late brother Owen and the family's thoughts on the upcoming Owen Hart DVD, Bret's concussion issues and his thoughts today on Bill Goldberg who caused the concussion, Bret's uneventful tenure in WCW, and today's wrestling product. Yes, we do touch on the 1997 Montreal debacle to some degree, as well. This is one of our most compelling interviews that we've done and I feel confident that you enjoy and remember that you listen for FREE.
I'm interviewing both Kimbo Slice and Jim Cornette, the ultimate odd couple, this Tuesday night for a Ross Report Podcast that will drop Tuesday evening June 9. Kimbo will talk about his upcoming MMA fight on Spike TV with Ken Shamrock while JC and I will talk many things pro wrestling including the Mid Atlantic Legends Fan Fest in Charlotte coming up July 30-August 2.
Tickets for my two August RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross Shows are on sale now. Wednesday August 19. I'll be in Washington, D.C. at the D.C. Improv and tickets are on sale at www.dcimprov.com or the box office. A limited of VIP Meet/Greet/Photo Op tickets are available and general admission tickets are only $25. On Saturday August 22, the night before Summer Slam we're doing our show at the Gramercy Theater in New York City with tickets now available at www.ticketmaster.com. Same deal, VIP tickets are available but limited and General Admission tickets start at $25 for NYC on Summer Slam weekend and both shows Feature No Holds Barred Q&A sessions. Get your tickets early and join me.
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Spotlight in History
- 1971 Bill Watts def. Dusty Rhodes for the TSW North American Title
- 2001 Jenna Love became the OPW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 2001 Justin Lee def. Dexter Hardaway for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 2012 Crossfire Morrison def. Drake Gallows for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2012 Kareem Sadat def. Crossfire Morrison for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2023 Tommy Prince became the TexPro Dynasty Champion
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- 2023 Skidz def. Nashoba for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
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- 09-20 1978 Jose Lothario def. Assassin 1 for the TSW Louisiana Title
- 09-20 1985 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich) def. The Dynamic Duo (Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 09-20 2008 Michael Barry def. Angel Williams for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 09-20 2008 New Canada (The Canadian Red Devil & The Canadian Luchadore) became the ComPro Tag Team Champions
- 09-20 2008 The Gentlemen Thugs (Cast-Iron Cothern & Shane Morbid) def. New Canada (The Canadian Red Devil & The Canadian Luchadore) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 09-20 2009 Jermaine Johnson def. Ky-ote Joe for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 09-20 2013 Mike Foxx def. Tim Storm for the NWA-TXO Heavyweight Title
- 09-20 2013 Genesis (Carrion Arcane & Kristopher Haiden) def. The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
- 09-20 2013 The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) def. Genesis (Carrion Arcane & Kristopher Haiden) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
- 09-20 2014 Kevin Morgan & became the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 09-20 2014 Jordan Jacobs def. Drake Gallows for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 09-20 2014 Claudia def. Bree Ann for the NWA-TXO Rose Title
- 09-20 2014 The Brotherhood (Kyng Benjamin & Akuma Jones) def. A. C. Slaughter (Aaron Anders & Clint Cassidy) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 09-20 2014 Fuel def. Tim Rockwell for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-20 2025 Gideon Vane became the EPW International Champion
- 09-20 2025 Miles Bane became the NAW Openweight Champion
- 09-20 2026 Neo Genesis def. T. J. Spade for the ASP WTF Title
- 09-21 1954 Johnny Valentine def. Joe Christie for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
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- 09-21 2024 Brandon Warhawk def. Seth Daniels for the UWE Apex Title
- 09-21 2024 Fuel def. Killbane for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-21 2024 Party Bird Crew (Smitty & Birdman) def. Black Flag Rising (Anarchy [2nd] & Faded Ghoul) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
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- 09-21 2026 T. J. Spade def. Will Chambers for the CAPW Heavyweight Title
- 09-22 1971 Bill Watts def. Dusty Rhodes for the TSW North American Title
- 09-22 2001 Jenna Love became the OPW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 09-22 2001 Justin Lee def. Dexter Hardaway for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 09-22 2012 Crossfire Morrison def. Drake Gallows for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 09-22 2012 Kareem Sadat def. Crossfire Morrison for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 09-22 2023 Tommy Prince became the TexPro Dynasty Champion
- 09-22 2023 Nashoba became the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
- 09-22 2023 Skidz def. Nashoba for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-22 2023 Oscar Amazing def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-23 1974 Tex McKenzie & Johnny Valentine def. The Blackjacks (Blackjack Mulligan & Blackjack Lanza) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 09-23 1975 Jose Lothario def. Billy Graham for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 09-23 2000 Grenade def. Ichiban [2nd] for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 09-23 2016 Xavior became the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
- 09-23 2016 Nikki Knight def. Skylar Slice for the MSWA Ladies Title
- 09-23 2016 Psycho Mike def. Brock Landers for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 09-23 2017 Kikutaro def. Ryan Davidson for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 09-23 2017 Dusty Gold def. Randy Price for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 09-23 2017 Erica def. Paige Turner for the IZW Womens Title
- 09-23 2017 Double D def. Kevin Morgan for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 09-23 2017 Drake Gallows def. Sam Stackhouse for the BCW Buzzsaw Title
- 09-23 2017 Xavior def. C. J. Ward for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 09-23 2017 The Omega (O’Brien & O’Malley) def. The Cursed (Blade [2nd] & Kuda) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 09-23 2023 Skidz def. Oscar Amazing for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
- 09-23 2023 Koko def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-23 2023 Sweetness (Cappuccino Jones & Romeo Reese) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 09-23 2023 Killbane def. Leo Fox for the UWE Apex Title
- 09-24 2002 The Professionals (John Zorthos & Julian Wolfenbarger) became the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 09-24 2016 Ricky Starks def. Ky-Ote for the IWR Revolutionary Title
- 09-24 2022 London Calling (Dutch Hagen & Richie Adams) def. Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Lightning & Johnny Dynamite) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
- 09-24 2022 Martin Justice def. Tyler Watts for the EPW International Title
- 09-24 2022 Logan Knight def. Kareem Sadat for the EPW All-American Title
- 09-24 2022 Olivier Vegos def. Danni Bee for the NCWO Women's Title
- 09-25 1965 Don Kent def. Red McKim for the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Title
- 09-25 1981 The Great Kabuki def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 09-25 1999 Big Daddy Moore def. Rocco Valentino for the OPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 09-25 1999 The Casualties of War (Malice & Shrapnel) def. Red Eagle & Night Hawk for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 09-25 1999 Kid Flash def. Tarantula for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 09-25 2004 Michael Barry def. Brandon Groom for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 09-25 2010 Wage def. Bernie D for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 09-26 1978 Terry Latham & Ricky Fields def. Seigfried Stanke & Kurt Von Hess for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
- 09-26 1984 Adrian Street def. Terry Taylor for the MSW Television Title
- 09-26 2004 John O'Malley def. Mr. Brown for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 09-26 2009 Jeremy Quinn III became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 09-26 2014 Paul Puertorico def. Matt Majestic for the SRPW United States Title
- 09-26 2020 Brian Dixon def. Ethan Cole for the BPW Lion Heart Title
- 09-26 2020 The Ritual (Samedi & Shadow Gemini) became the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 09-26 2025 Riley Grinn def. Tommy Dean for the BUW No Pressure Title
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