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Posted: Oct 30th 2015 By: Jim Ross
Greetings one and all and thanks for checking out our site. We are getting remarkable feedback on this week's Ross Report Podcast with special guest @MikePWInsider Mike Johnson who joins me to talk WWE HIAC, WrestleMania, TNA Impact Wrestling's future, Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling and much more. We also talk Brock Lesnar and Undertakers bloody match at HIAC and current pro wrestling booking trends. It's a packed show that's FREE to listen to at podcastone.com, iTunes, and right here on this website 's homepage. We greatly appreciate your support.
Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 CT at www.ticketmaster.com for all three of our RINGSIDE with Jim Ross & Friends Shows in Dallas at the House of Blues during Wrestlemania Texas weekend. We will do two shows on Saturday April 2 @HOBDallas with one being from 4-6 pm just before the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and one just after the HOF ends at 11 pm-1 am. @HOBDallas is only a few blocks and an easy walk from the American Airlines Center where the WWE HOF and Raw will emanate. After Raw ends on Monday night April 4 we will have another RINGSIDE show at 11 pm as we close out what will surely be an eventful weekend for all visiting Dallas for WM32.
VIP tickets are available for all of our shows and they will take place before each show commences and if by chance we miss someone during the regular time allotted for the VIP meet/greets we will do them immediately after our show. Plus, I will have a different guest to join me for the Texas sized Q&A's that we will engage with our audience in a no holds barred fashion. You will enjoy our surprises I promise.
Congrats to Steve Austin for the launch of his new IPA Beer in conjunction with El Segundo Brewing. Steve has been working on this concept for a good while and he's been very hands on this project. I can't wait to taste a cold one.
Best wishes to my mate William Regal after enduring his second major neck surgery this week. The Blackpool, England native is one of the unsung heroes in WWE developmental and has been at the forefront of signing many of the stars that you see today in NXT. Regal has a great eye for talent as has been evidenced by the talent depth many enjoy with NXT.
Sara Del Ray also deserves much credit for the coaching that she does with her group of women and others that she helps. Sara is a gem within the WWE coaching staff which does a really solid job from top to bottom.
It's hard to believe that some wresting pundits actually believe that Brock Lesnar and Undertaker went into business for themselves and kept everyone in WWE, including the chairman, in the dark about their use of blood in their HIAC match. How th blood was derived may be another issue but the two talents taking matters into their own hands without approval isn't too likely to have occurred. Their match was the best bout on the show Sunday in LA.
My grade for the HIAC show was a B- if it matters or if you're keeping score at home.
Undertaker fans are going to enjoy the new book just released by WWE on Taker called '25 Years of Destruction..The Undertaker.' It's well done.
When I met with the Lucha Underground folks many moons ago they expressed a desire to create a breakout star and to take that star and his TV persona to the big screen IE films. Their concept for their TV show is unique and I'm anxious to watch their new season when it debuts on the El Rey Network.
Ronda Rousey and her camp, influenced by The Rock, are strategic in their thinking. Rousey has a huge payday awaiting her for a Wrestlemania story line down the road and they know it. No one ever makes too much money plus RR knows that she can't be unbreakable forever inside the Octagon. It was timely of Charlotte to stand her ground and respond to Ronda recently but I would rather see RR versus a heel specifically Stephanie McMahon as I feel that's the money. Plus, do you really want Ronda Rousey going for the WWE Divas Title? Is Rousey a Diva? Is the term Diva still relevant? In any event, Ronda Rousey in a hot, personal issue interests me more than her going for the title at this time. The question is can Rousey and WWE come together for something BIG for the Texas WrestleMania?
Could the wind be kicking up a major deal for both Rousey and The Rock for April in Dallas?
Really enjoyed the Awesome Kong versus Gail Kim match on Impact Wrestling Wednesday night on Destination America. If I had a wrestling company, I'd be motivated to retain the services of both women. Nice to hear that the TNA viewership was up Wednesday night.
Impressed with Moose on Ring of Honor Wrestling Wednesday night as well. He's a big, athletic dude who has uncanny agility and balance for a 300 pounder. I'm actually somewhat shocked that WWE hasn't made a serious overture to Moose and perhaps they have and I've not heard. I don't know Moose personally but he's certainly a prospect that would have interested me back in the day. ROH also saw a nice ratings increase Wednesday night.
Q&A's are updated here on our site. Got a little chippy there today.
Hope that you will consider our products at www.wweshop.com and www.americansoda.co.uk for holiday gifts this year. Easy online shopping with quick delivery right to your front door. Great stocking stuffers for all fans.
Check out my CFB predictions at foxsports.com.
Nice review in USA Today for WWE 2K16. It's always nice to garner positive feedback.
Next week Bob Backlund joins me on The Ross Report Podcast for a terrific conversation. He's promoting his new book and I will tell you that I read it in about a day and loved it. You can get it via our Amazon link at podcastone.com.
Did you see the new JR's tee at www.prowrestlingtees.com/jimross? Check it out and it will make you chuckle.
Today is National Cat Day so I salute my favorite cat, The Big Cat, Ernie Ladd. He was a friend, a mentor and a major influence on my career. We had many heated domino games after writing TV with Cowboy Bill Watts on those memorable Tuesday nights in Shreveport.
Thanks for stopping by and pleae tell a friend about our site.
Remember, that tickets for the RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross Shows coming in April during Wrestlemania at the House of Blues in Dallas go on sale Friday morning at 10 CT via www.ticketmaster.com.
Boomer Sooner!
J.R. @JRsBBQ
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- 04-27 1978 The Assassin became the TSW Louisiana Champion
- 04-27 1981 Junkyard Dog & Dick Murdoch def. The Grappler & The Super Destroyer for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 04-27 2003 The Sharpe Brothers (Chaz Sharpe & Rich Sharpe) def. John O'Malley & All-American Aaron for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 04-27 2003 Se7en def. Aaron Neil for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 04-27 2008 Tyrone def. Jerry Bostic for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 04-27 2019 Brandon Groom def. Brian Dixon for the BPW Lion Heart Title
- 04-27 2019 Doc Black became the BCW Heritage Rivalry Champion
- 04-28 1954 Red Berry def. Whitey Whittler for the TSW Tri-State Title
- 04-28 1976 Ted DiBiase & Dick Murdoch def. Buck Robley & Bob Slaughter for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 04-28 1980 Kevin Von Erich def. Toru Tanaka for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 04-28 1989 The Simpson Brothers (Steve Simpson & Shaun Simpson) def. Beauty & The Beast (Terrance M. Garvin & The Beast [2nd]) for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles
- 04-28 2000 Heather Savage def. Jenna Love for the OPW Oklahoma Womens Title
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- 04-28 2007 Eric Rose def. Jersey Devil for the UWF06 Light Heavyweight Title
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- 04-29 2007 Aaron Neil def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
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- 04-29 2007 Bad Boy & Outlaw became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 04-29 2011 The Unknown & Johnny USA def. Michael H & Mr. Big for the NCW Tag Team Titles
- 04-29 2011 Mr. Big became the NCW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2012 Sam Stackhouse def. Prophet for the BYEW Heavyweight Title
- 04-29 2012 Rage Logan became the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
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- 04-30 1954 Frenchy Roy became the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 04-30 1971 Toru Tanaka def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 04-30 2004 Shadow of Death def. Terry Montana for the TPW Hardcore Title
- 04-30 2011 Ryan Reed def. Rolling Thunder for the UWE United States Title
- 04-30 2011 Ray Martinez def. Ryan Reed for the UWE United States Title
- 04-30 2016 Ray Martinez became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-30 2022 Clayton Bloodstone def. Ky-Ote for the NCWO Choctaw Nation Title
- 04-30 2023 El Gallardo/El Vaquero def. Cappuccino Jones for the BPW Lion Heart Title
- 04-30 2023 Heavyweight Grappling (Dan Webber & Morrison) def. Subject To Death (Cade Fite & Leo Fox) for the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 05-01 1981 Super Destroyer def. Jim Garvin for the MSW Louisiana Title
- 05-01 2016 Skylar Slice def. Nikki Knight for the MSWA Ladies Title
- 05-01 2021 Fuel def. Derek James for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 05-02 1969 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 05-02 1975 Mad Dog Vachon def. Billy Graham for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 05-02 1977 Stan Hansen def. Dick Murdoch for the TSW North American Title
- 05-02 1984 Krusher Khrushchev became the MSW Television Champion
- 05-02 1984 The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) def. The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 05-02 2009 Ozzy Hendrix def. Shank for the SWCW Luchadore Title
- 05-02 2015 Gail Kim became the IWR Diamonds Champion
- 05-02 2015 Kareem Sadat became the BCW Independent Hardcore Champion
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