JR's Blog: JR's Fast Lane Feedback, @MarkMaddenX on Ross Report, @HOBDallas Ticket Update, ROH PPV on FITE TV App
Posted: Feb 23rd 2016 By: Jim Ross
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WWE FAST LANE FEEDBACK:
I thought the show was overall a solid presentation that had some good moments but it also had its ugly moments. Many fans of the vocal nature doth protest loudly but is that news? I think not as it's seemingly the norm these days. I might be wrong but it seems that too many fans are obsessed way too much regarding pro wrestling creative.
The show featured too many wrestlers who did not sell with consistency which is becoming a head scratcher and it's a sad commentary as to where the business is apparently heading. I wonder at times if the decision makers who are running various wrestling companies even closely watch their own product and not only WWE. Talents seem to be hellbent on getting their 'sh*t' in and little else.
The Kalisto vs ADR US Title match should have obviously been on the Fast Lane show and not on the pre game show. The match was fine but it was misplaced. Happy that Kalisto won. Will your US Champion ever do promo?
The Women's tag bout that opened Fast Lane was good. Becky Lynch may be the unsung, biggest evolving female star on the roster. She has the 'it' factor that is essential for getting over. Naomi is another talent who doesn't get enough credit for being as good as she is. Without question Sasha Banks is going to be a huge star in the making if she continues to grind away while getting better.
Enjoyed the Kevin Owens vs Dolph Ziggler match by and large. Hard work. Physicality. Almost a hardcore match in feel. The match could have used more selling and fewer super kicks, IMO. Is it time for Ziggler to step away and freshen up with a new look?
The 6 man tag was better than I expected but I thought the Wyatts would win. Apparently, the Wyatts are not being placed in a key position going into Wrestlemania Texas or so it seems. Who did his match help or what story did it forward?
The women's title bout was good. It was a little sloppy regarding execution at times but the overall story was solid. Surprised that Daniel Bryan was no where in sight. Why?
AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho was an excellent match. Enjoyed the pace but a little more timely selling would have helped it. Jericho kicked out of the 'Styles Clash' which mildly surprised me and has apparently infuriated some of the IWC. Nonetheless a good night for AJ.
While I love Edge & Christian and enjoyed the new TV show on the WWE Network that I watched after Fast Lane, this in ring segment with New Day was challenging to watch as I felt that it went too long. Is the entertaining trio of New Day really heels? What makes them heels?
Axel vs Truth...why here? Talent put into a tough situation as no one involved was over and the live crowd could have cared less for this presentation. I will say that the talents worked hard, to their credit, but this was a no win scenario for all involved.
The main event was really solid whether one likes the chosen winner or not. Reigns winning has some hardcore fans on the ledge it seems because it was predictable which doesn't bother me whatsoever. I thought Reigns would continue on the journey that has been outlined by WWE. Reigns roadmap to Wrestlemania is what it is and I choose to let this matter play out before convicting the entire storyline. In other words I am adhering to the old philosophy of "Lighten Up Francis" as it's pro wrestling and not life or death, real life situations.
Brock Lesnar is as unique an athlete as I've ever seen in the pro wrestling business and I've been a fan for over 50 years. Lesnar is WWE's most charismatic star only to perhaps be rivaled in the charisma department by the newly signed Nakamura.
Babyface Ambrose vs babyface Lesnar, if it happens at 'Mania, isn't resonating with me just yet but there is no doubt that it will be a compelling presentation come April 3.
I'm heading to Las Vegas this week to participate in a press conference that will reveal my next broadcasting gig of which I'm excited.
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Spotlight in History
- 2006 AWOL def. Michael York for the TPW Heavyweight Title
- 2006 Natural Born Sinners (Appolyon & El Lotus) def. Pretty Young Things (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 2006 Carnage def. Rexx Reed for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 2007 Aaron Neil def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 2007 Brad Michaels def. Ryan Davidson for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 2007 Bad Boy & Outlaw became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 2011 The Unknown & Johnny USA def. Michael H & Mr. Big for the NCW Tag Team Titles
- 2011 Mr. Big became the NCW Heavyweight Champion
- 2012 Sam Stackhouse def. Prophet for the BYEW Heavyweight Title
- 2012 Rage Logan became the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
- 2012 Nemesis (Damien Morte & Damon Windsor) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 2017 Aaron Anders became the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
Week of Sun 04-26 to Sat: 05-02
- 04-26 2008 Jerry Bostic def. Joshua Smith for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 04-26 2008 Shane Rawls def. Ky-Ote for the 3DW Heavyweight Title
- 04-26 2014 Buster Cherry def. Bud Barnes for the SWCW All-American Title
- 04-26 2014 Chaz Sharpe def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 04-26 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Warhammer for the SRPW Heavyweight Title
- 04-26 2024 Miranda Gordy def. Sgt. Slice for the CPW Women’s Title
- 04-26 2025 Deacon Hendrix became the RWE Heavyweight Champion
- 04-26 2025 Family Affiliated (Athan Sorrow & Rika Wildlee) became the RWE Tag Team Champions
- 04-26 2025 Gluttony became the RWE United States Champion
- 04-26 2025 Bishop Simon became the RWE Light Heavyweight Champion
- 04-26 2025 For God And Country (Pastor Brent & Corporal Punishment) def. The Main Characters (Sean Ryan & Daniel Aaron Michalles) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
- 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
- 04-28 2002 Summer Rain became the OCW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 04-28 2007 Eric Rose def. Jersey Devil for the UWF06 Light Heavyweight Title
- 04-28 2007 Joe Herell became the UWF06 Violent Division Champion
- 04-28 2017 Brandon Groom def. Sam Stackhouse for the BPPW Oklahoma Title
- 04-28 2018 Dusty Gold def. Wesley Crane for the UWE United States Title
- 04-29 2006 AWOL def. Michael York for the TPW Heavyweight Title
- 04-29 2006 Natural Born Sinners (Appolyon & El Lotus) def. Pretty Young Things (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 04-29 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 04-29 2006 Carnage def. Rexx Reed for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 04-29 2007 Aaron Neil def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 04-29 2007 Brad Michaels def. Ryan Davidson for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 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
- 04-29 2012 Nemesis (Damien Morte & Damon Windsor) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 04-29 2017 Aaron Anders became the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 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
- 05-02 2021 Drake Gallows def. Blade [2nd] for the AIWF National Title
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