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JR's Blog: JR's RAW Feedback, Taker-McMahon, AXSTV Debut Friday Night, Knockout Night at the D, @CBSSportsNet

Posted: Mar 2nd 2016 By: Jim Ross

Greetings everyone and thanks for stopping by our site. What a busy week here with some fun projects on tap. Tonight a new, Ross Report Podcast drops at 9 ET/6 Pacific on podcastone.com and iTunes with the married, wrestling couple of Maria Kanellis and Michael Bennett joining me for the first time. Subscribe for FREE to our show @iTunes and never miss a show and enjoy having them downloaded automatically into the device of your choice. Of course, this Friday night I will be joining Josh Barnett on AXSTV for our first NJPW broadcast plus I will be Michael Schiavello's guest on 'Voice Versus' all airing on Friday night. Check your listings and join us if you can.

RAW FEEDBACK:

I watched part of RAW live from the recording studio I was occupying while recording our podcast and I made a point to watch parts of the show again via DVR after I arrived home.

While it was great to see The Undertaker on any WWE broadcast as we did Monday night I would have loved to have heard more from the phenom as to why he was essentially doing McMahon's bidding against VKM's only son at Wrestlemania Texas. The son's blood will be on the hands of the father was an ominous message but I needed a bit more information. I am looking forward to the Shane-Taker match and the subsequent build for this special attraction contest that will be held inside HIAC at the biggest event of the year and likely before 100,000+ fans in AT&T Stadium. Yes, I still think that WWE wil have over 100,000 fans on hand for Wrestlemania Texas, a title that was first named 'Wrestlemania Texas' on a Ross Report months ago. That might earn me a fee tee shirt.

It will be interesting as to who Shane's allies will be, if any, for this dramatic match that has more riding on it than many once perceived.

I also don't think that the HIAC match will go on last as that spot should be reserved for the WWE Title bout.

It's understood what WWE wants to accomplish with the LON faction but until the LON is put into positions that they can build their group as one powerful entity, the League of Nations won't be hitting on all cylinders. We need to see unity in a organic sense for fans to take this group seriously and not as a temporary entity as many currently feel. I am not a LON 'hater' but they need to build heat/angst on an ongoing basis as 50/50 like booking does them no favors either.

50/50 booking helps no one, IMO.

Nice work by Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, two of WWE's brightest stars in years, who will apparently be joining the division's champ, Charlotte, at Wrestlemania in a three person bout. I think that this booking is spot on.

Miz beating Dolph Ziggler is a head scratcher as it was a match that went a whopping 1:05. Who did this outcome, in such sudden fashion, help? Anyone??

Is Nattie the new Subway spokesperson? Certainly an improvement if true from the last person who had that gig. BTW, Subway would be better if they offered JR's Main Event Mustard on their sandwiches. Yep, I'm totally biased but the proof is in the taste.

I endorse WWE attempting to re-develop Ryback and make him a main event player to help their depth in that area. I've often said that if WWE followed the way that they booked Warrior or how WCW booked Goldberg that Ryback would likely get over to a much larger degree. Once he's over then more traditional booking philosophies can be reinstated for him.

AJ Styles and Chris Jericho add some much needed 'seasoning' to the tag team scene in WWE. They will make the New Day better as well. Also might have some damn good matches with the Dudley's.

The Dudley's-Usos presentation got 2:05 from bell to bell. Why?

IC Champ Kevin Owens went 2:30 with the Big Show in a match that ended in a count out. Help a brother out here, whose TV persona was enhanced in this booking?

Happy for the Freebirds for their WWE HOF induction this year at in Dallas. Cowboy Bill Watts had the vision to place Buddy Roberts into the Hayes & Gordy duo to create the legendary trio. Watts also put PS Hayes and yours truly together as a broadcast team in UWFof which many fans still remember. Michael was a great partner and I enjoyed working with him as he relished in being a legit villain and he was always considered one of the best talkers in the pro wrestling business. I'd assume that Kevin Von Erich will induct the 'Birds.

Would it have been better for Ambrose to catch a quick one on ADR before the HHH inspired beat down occurred? Just asking. I do like the set up for a HHH-Ambrose title bout on the WWE Network on March 12 which is also the same night that I make my CBS Sports Net debut on Knockout Night at the D in Vegas. Hopefully these two will give fans a 15-20 minute bell to bell classic.

This RAW was challenged to follow the return of Shane McMahon last week. I thought WWE was smart in having the return of the Undertaker at the top of the second hour instead of risking putting in the seemingly dreaded hour three.

Remember that our first AXSTV New Japan show will debut this Friday night at 9PM/8CT plus don't miss the special, Voice Versus with Michael Schiavello who grilled me good for our sit down chat.

As mentioned my first boxing event on CBS Sports Net is Saturday night March 12 from @theDlasvegas. I'm hopeful that wrestling fans will give our first show a listen.

Hope to see many old friends this weekend at a trio of stops including Friday night in Newburgh, NY for NEW Wresting and old friend Michael Lombardi, Saturday at the huge, BigEventNY at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and on Sunday in Joppa, Maryland for MCW and my pal Danny McDevitt where Jerry Lawler, Booker T and the Nasty Boys will join me as well. Hey, kids I'm bringing JR's Beef Jerky and new, snazzy 8X10's to Newburgh, NYC, and Maryland this weekend, too!

Thanks for stopping by and remember to like us on Facebook and to subscribe for FREE to our You Tube page at www.jrsvideos.com.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R. @JRsBBQ

Supplemental Information

Spotlight in History

1978 Jose Lothario def. Assassin 1 for the TSW Louisiana Title
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
2008 Michael Barry def. Angel Williams for the IZW Heavyweight Title
2008 New Canada (The Canadian Red Devil & The Canadian Luchadore) became the ComPro Tag Team Champions
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
2009 Jermaine Johnson def. Ky-ote Joe for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
2013 Mike Foxx def. Tim Storm for the NWA-TXO Heavyweight Title
2013 Genesis (Carrion Arcane & Kristopher Haiden) def. The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
2013 The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) def. Genesis (Carrion Arcane & Kristopher Haiden) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
2014 Kevin Morgan & became the IZW Tag Team Champions
2014 Jordan Jacobs def. Drake Gallows for the IZW Impact Division Title
2014 Claudia def. Bree Ann for the NWA-TXO Rose Title
2014 The Brotherhood (Kyng Benjamin & Akuma Jones) def. A. C. Slaughter (Aaron Anders & Clint Cassidy) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
2014 Fuel def. Tim Rockwell for the UWE Heavyweight Title
2025 Gideon Vane became the EPW International Champion
2025 Miles Bane became the NAW Openweight Champion

Week of Sun 09-20 to Sat: 09-26

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
09-21 1954 Johnny Valentine def. Joe Christie for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
09-21 2002 Shadow of Death def. Terry Montana for the OCW Oklahoma Hardcore Title
09-21 2012 Tim Storm became the NWA-TXO Heavyweight Champion
09-21 2012 Kyra Maya became the NWA-TXO Rose Champion
09-21 2013 Nasty Swag (Robert Lee & Ace Archuleta) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
09-21 2019 Slice & Kill (Skylar Slice & Killista) def. The Proclamation (Ethan Cole & Reed) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
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
09-21 2024 Super Crash Brothers (Badger James & Trench Blythe) def. Party Bird Crew (Smitty & Birdman) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
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

09-20

Justin Lee Sep 20th Today!
Pepper Martin Sep 20th Today!
Joey Stixx Sep 20th Today!
Boz Sep 20th Today!
Ethan Page Sep 20th Today!
Greg Valentine Sep 20th Today!
Randy Rhodes Sep 20th Today!
Bishop Simon Sep 20th Today!
Chuck Singer Sep 20th Today!
Jack Brisco Sep 21st
Connor Jones Sep 21st
Ricky Morton Sep 21st
Harley D Sep 22nd
Mike Chacoma Sep 22nd
Red River Brawler Sep 22nd
Satine Sep 22nd
Doug Somers Sep 22nd
Cole Crittenden Sep 23rd
Rocco Valentino Sep 23rd
O'Malley Sep 23rd
Clayton Bloodstone Sep 24th
Connor Crunk Sep 24th
John J. Bishop Sep 24th
Jason Bruce Sep 24th
Kai Fayden Sep 24th
Joe Jones Sep 24th
Len Rossi Sep 24th
Jimmy Garvin Sep 25th
Chief Mike Sep 25th
Toots Estes Sep 25th
Angel [2nd] Sep 25th
Jhamil O$Neal Sep 26th
Ka$haNova Sep 26th
BB Sep 26th
Kendo Nagasaki Sep 26th
Clifton Clinstock Sep 26th
Chris Matthews Sep 26th
Lone Eagle Sep 26th
Ben Miller Sep 27th
Tyler Cordingley Sep 27th
Alec Bisogno Sep 27th
Angel Camacho Sep 27th
Scott Lee Sep 28th
Trey Count Sep 28th
Billy Ray [2nd] Sep 28th
Kamille Sep 28th
Tommy Prince Sep 28th
Rip Tyler Sep 28th
Ann Casey Sep 29th
Bang Bang Bennett Sep 29th
Skandar Akbar Sep 29th
David Sammartino Sep 29th
Kidd Riggs Sep 30th
Seth Coburn Sep 30th
Lady Starwind Sep 30th
Raymon Downey Sep 30th
Marlboro Slim Sep 30th
Fred Urban Sep 30th
Hector Guerrero Oct 1st
Abilene Maverick Oct 2nd
Waldo Von Erich Oct 2nd
Mike Foxx Oct 2nd
James Southard Oct 2nd
Abilene Maverick Oct 2nd
Cold Blooded Chris Oct 2nd
Funnybone Oct 2nd
Don Fargo Oct 3rd
Crystal White Oct 3rd
Johnny TV Oct 3rd

1978 Jose Lothario def. Assassin 1 for the TSW Louisiana Title
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
2008 Michael Barry def. Angel Williams for the IZW Heavyweight Title
2008 New Canada (The Canadian Red Devil & The Canadian Luchadore) became the ComPro Tag Team Champions
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
2009 Jermaine Johnson def. Ky-ote Joe for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
2013 Genesis (Carrion Arcane & Kristopher Haiden) def. The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
2013 The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) def. Genesis (Carrion Arcane & Kristopher Haiden) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
2013 Mike Foxx def. Tim Storm for the NWA-TXO Heavyweight Title
2014 Kevin Morgan & became the IZW Tag Team Champions
2014 Jordan Jacobs def. Drake Gallows for the IZW Impact Division Title
2014 Claudia def. Bree Ann for the NWA-TXO Rose Title
2014 The Brotherhood (Kyng Benjamin & Akuma Jones) def. A. C. Slaughter (Aaron Anders & Clint Cassidy) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
2014 Fuel def. Tim Rockwell for the UWE Heavyweight Title
2025 Gideon Vane became the EPW International Champion
2025 Miles Bane became the NAW Openweight Champion

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