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JR's Blog: Lesnar VS Goldberg Rumors..Will WWE buy TNA Library?, RAW Thoughts, New, Ross Report Drops Tonight, JR UK Bound

JR's Blog: Lesnar VS Goldberg Rumors..Will WWE buy TNA Library?, RAW Thoughts, New, Ross Report Drops Tonight, JR UK Bound

Posted: Oct 5th 2016 By: Jim Ross

Greetings one and all and thanks for stopping by our site. It's a huge week for yours truly that will be culminated by attending my favorite sporting event of the year, the Oklahoma versus Texas football game in the historic Cotton Bowl in Dallas Saturday. But before then there is our much anticipated trip to the U.K. for our Wednesday night Q&A in London with JIm Cornette and then heading to Newcastle to broadcast What Culture Wrestling's Refuse to Lose PPV on @FITETV on Thursday .

Tonight a new, Ross Report podcast drops with Road Warrior Animal who joins me for the first time on The Ross Report. The show drops at 9 pm ET at www.podcastone.com, iTunes and here on the homepage of our site. Animal and I cover a ton of topics and this is an eye opening show.

Also tonight on the show I talk about two, hot rumors in more detail regarding the speculation that WWE is thinking seriously of a Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar match that may happen much sooner than later.

The other rumor has WWE seriously looking at buying the TNA library which also makes sense on multiple fronts. Reportedly, not everyone is TNA is endorsing this sale so it could be off the table at any time.

For more on both these news worthy topics be sure to download our show tonight and you can do that automatically by subscribing for FREE to The Ross Report on iTunes.

I applaud WWE for thinking Lesnar-Goldberg, if that is indeed what they are planning. I'd love to see these two go at it one, last time.

Black hat is off the Charlotte and Sasha Banks for closing RAW Monday night in a role that few women before them have ever had the opportunity to accomplish. The women delivered in a significant way as they, along with their peers, continue to elevate the perception of women's wrestling within the business. WWE has done a better job than any major promotion of developing the women's brand which is what I assume they will attempt to do with the Cruiserweights.

The execution of this RAW Main Event was stellar especially WWE capturing the post match emotions of both women who delivered the goods in a memorable manner.

It should be every wrestling brand's goal to enhance every aspect of their roster and that's what we are seeing with the continued focus of the WWE women.

RAW Thoughts:

Seems to me that the biggest step forward in the development of the Seth Rollins 'face role is going to be through his spoken words. Seth's athletic work is already 'fan friendly.'

I have no issues with the renewed, "enhancement match" concept that WWE is utilizing from time to time. It makes perfect sense to me.

Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho are a good combo that entertains me and will do even more so when they finally come to blows.

Somewhat perplexed by the presentation of Gallows and Anderson who were seemingly had more 'star perception' in New Japan. These two need ample antagonist angst added to their team.

Optimistic of the upside of the duo of Sheamus and Cesaro who are two of my personal favorites in WWE. These two can be impactful in the tag team scene if they are allowed to be their rugged selves.

Again, the show closer with Charlotte vs Sasha was a hit and the crowd stayed engaged at the end of a three plus hour voyage of sitting their seats which is no easy fet for any one no matter their gender.

Tickets for our two, November RINGSIDE with Jim Ross shows are available including both shows having some VIP Meet/Greet/PhotoOp tickets still available. Wednesday November 9 in Nashville at Zanies and tickets available at zanies.com and then on Survivor Series Sunday November 20 in Toronto at The Second City at 2:30 and will be over by 4 pm. Tickers for the Toronto show are available at Ticketmaster and LiveNation.com. The Second City is only a short walk to the Air Canada Centre where WWE has sold out the Survivor Series. I';d love to see you at one of our shows and I guarantee you a fun time.

The FITE App is distributing the What Culture Wrestling PPV live this Thursday at 2:30 pm ET and will be replaying it for several days thereafter.

On this week's Ross Report I will provide you my review of both the ROH and TNA PPV events of the past few days. Here's a tip...I liked them both for various reasons.

Watching the Arnold Palmer Memorial Service today on ESPN and it is truly moving. What a wonderful, loved man who was bigger than life and did more for golf than anyone we can name.

I updated the Q&A's here on the site and invite you to check them out while you are here.

Getting a kick out of the Ric Flair-Halle Berry narrative this week online where Ric apparently stated that he had a personal encounter with Ms Berry in Atlanta back in the day when we were in WCW together. Could that have happened in my Buckhead high rise apartment? I'll explain more on this week's Ross Report. This is an entertaining tale at least until Ms Berry's "people" intervene.

Have a rewarding, blessed day.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R. @JRsBBQ

 

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  • 1964 Karl Kox def. Louie Tillet for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 2004 Shane Morbid def. Dirty Harry Sanchez for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2004 Codie Mullins def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2004 Dexter Hardaway def. Codie Mullins for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2004 Pork Chop def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2004 Dexter Hardaway def. Pork Chop for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2004 S.K. Fulton def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2004 Dirty Harry Sanchez def. S.K. Fulton for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2006 Ryan Davidson def. Angel Williams for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
  • 2011 Michael Barry def. Kenny Campbell for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 2016 Spyder became the SRPW United States Champion
  • 2016 Skylar Slice became the IZW Womens Champion
  • 2021 Lady Sensacion became the FIW Women’s Champion
  • 2021 Rodeo (Chandler Hopkins & Malico) def. Cam Cole & Johnny Bedlam for the TexPro Tag Team Titles
  • 2022 Duke Cornell def. Blue Bolt for the WFC Prime Title
  • 2022 Maddox Jones def. Striker for the EPW Heavyweight Title
  • 2022 Mike Gunns def. Jake Danielsson for the NAW Heavyweight Title

Week of Sun 06-14 to Sat: 06-20

  • 06-14 1970 Fritz Von Erich def. Boris Malenko for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 06-14 1982 Fritz Von Erich def. King Kong Bundy for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 06-14 2004 Team Shenanigans (Tyler Bateman & Kenny Campbell) def. Li'l Joe & Al Farat (substituting for Se7en) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-14 2008 Kenny Campbell became the IZW Impact Division Champion
  • 06-14 2008 Nathan Sensation & Striker def. The New Age Syndicate (Shawn Sanders & Scott Sanders) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-14 2008 Anarchy [2nd] def. The Enforcer for the SECW Tri-State Title
  • 06-14 2008 Dane Griffin def. Mo'Body Gillespie for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-14 2009 El Super Colibri became the TAP Adrenaline Champion
  • 06-14 2009 Reckless def. The Canadian Red Devil for the TAP Heavyweight Title
  • 06-14 2009 Shane Morbid def. Jon Cross for the TAP Oklahoma Heritage Title
  • 06-14 2013 Clint Cox became the BPPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-14 2014 The Rising (Justin Riker & Abel) def. Psycho Sawyer & Diamond for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-14 2014 Omega X (Brett Stopp & X-Static) def. The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
  • 06-14 2025 Pastor Brent def. Dr. Corvus for the WAH Living Hope Title
  • 06-14 2025 Skylar Slice became the WAH Womens Champion
  • 06-14 2025 Military Express (Sgt. Todd & Sgt. Hartman) def. Speeding Bullet (Mike Gunnz & Stephen Nitro) for the NAW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-14 2025 Scotty Rose def. Floyd Maystorm for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
  • 06-14 2025 Floyd Maystorm def. Scotty Rose for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
  • 06-15 1982 King Kong Bundy became the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-15 2003 Tyler Bateman def. Jef Tiger for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 06-15 2003 John O'Malley def. Tyler Bateman for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 06-15 2008 El Culo Intruso def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-15 2018 Sam Stackhouse def. Abyss for the BCW Buzzsaw Title
  • 06-15 2019 Double D became the WFC Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-15 2019 Prince Mahalli def. Damon Windsor for the WCR Revolutionary Title
  • 06-15 2024 Cade Fite became the TIW No Pressure Champion
  • 06-15 2024 Ozzy Hendrix & Adrian Vega def. The Voiceless Society (Tyler Watts & E-Bone) for the CAPW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-15 2024 The Gatekeeper def. Rick Russo for the EPW All-American Title
  • 06-15 2024 Trench Blythe became the EPW International Champion
  • 06-15 2024 Malachi def. Kevin James Sanchez for the EPW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-16 1959 The Zebra Kid def. The Golden Giant for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-16 1970 Johnny Valentine def. Killer Kowalski for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-16 1984 Terry Taylor def. Krusher Khrushchev for the MSW Television Title
  • 06-16 1986 Buzz Sawyer def. Chris Adams for the WCCW Television Title
  • 06-16 2006 Bobby Burns def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-16 2006 Beau Dalton became the SRPW X Division Champion
  • 06-16 2006 Ray Martinez became the SRPW X Division Champion
  • 06-16 2012 Big Business (Kevin Morgan & Damon Windsor) def. The Old School Suckas (Gary Tool & Randy Price) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-16 2017 Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders & Chaz Sharpe) def. Cursed (Kuda & Blade [2nd]) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 06-16 2017 Nytronis A'Teo def. Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders, Shawn Sanders, & Chaz Sharpe) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 06-16 2023 Jason Simon became the MajCW Native American Champion
  • 06-16 2023 Dan Webber def. Cappuccino Jones for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 06-17 1957 Billy Raborn became the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-17 1958 Bull Curry def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-17 1983 Jimmy Garvin def. David Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 06-17 1983 Kerry Von Erich & Bruiser Brody def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
  • 06-17 2005 Kenny Campbell def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW X Division Title
  • 06-17 2006 The Party Express (Mitch Carter & Cade Sydal) def. Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-17 2008 Kunna Keyoh def. El Culo Intruso for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-17 2017 Prince Mahalli def. Paul Puertorico for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
  • 06-17 2017 Michael Wolf def. Aaron Anders for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-17 2017 Randy Price def. Double D for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 06-17 2023 Alex Royal def. Justin Lee for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
  • 06-18 1964 Karl Kox def. Louie Tillet for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-18 2004 Shane Morbid def. Dirty Harry Sanchez for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2004 Codie Mullins def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2004 Dexter Hardaway def. Codie Mullins for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2004 Pork Chop def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2004 Dexter Hardaway def. Pork Chop for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2004 S.K. Fulton def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2004 Dirty Harry Sanchez def. S.K. Fulton for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 06-18 2006 Ryan Davidson def. Angel Williams for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
  • 06-18 2011 Michael Barry def. Kenny Campbell for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 06-18 2016 Spyder became the SRPW United States Champion
  • 06-18 2016 Skylar Slice became the IZW Womens Champion
  • 06-18 2021 Lady Sensacion became the FIW Women’s Champion
  • 06-18 2021 Rodeo (Chandler Hopkins & Malico) def. Cam Cole & Johnny Bedlam for the TexPro Tag Team Titles
  • 06-18 2022 Duke Cornell def. Blue Bolt for the WFC Prime Title
  • 06-18 2022 Maddox Jones def. Striker for the EPW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-18 2022 Mike Gunns def. Jake Danielsson for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-19 1977 Fritz Von Erich def. Bruiser Brody for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-19 2010 Aaron Neil def. John O'Malley for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-19 2015 Bree Ann def. Claudia for the NWA-TXO Rose Title
  • 06-20 1972 The Continental Warriors (Bobby Hart & Lorenzo Parente) def. Tom Jones & Ivan Putski for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 06-20 1977 Bill Watts became the TSW North American Champion
  • 06-20 1987 Barry Windham became the UWF Western States Heritage Champion
  • 06-20 2004 X-Cal def. John O'Malley for the ACW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-20 2009 Dustin Heritage def. Dane Griffin for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 06-20 2009 BLK-OUT (Montego Seeka & Jermaine Johnson) def. Impact, Inc, (Johnny Z & Bernie D) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-20 2014 Bree Ann def. Miss Diss Lexia for the NWA-TXO Rose Title
  • 06-20 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Malik Mayfield & Maui Mike for the ASP Tag Team Titles
06-18
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  • Canadian Red Devil Jun 19th
  • Professor Ito Jun 20th
  • Koko B. Ware Jun 20th
  • Jon Cross Jun 20th
  • David Kyzer Jun 20th
  • Jeff the Ref Jun 21st
  • Super Star Jun 21st
  • Milton Winkelman Jun 21st
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  • Rick Russo Jun 21st
  • Athena Jun 23rd
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  • Gabe Wilder Jun 24th
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