JR's Blog: JR & Pittsburgh Pirates Job, Ross Report Podcast, @JeremyBorash, @ArielHelwani, Wrestle Kingdom 10, WWEShop.com, @HOBDallas
Posted: Jan 5th 2016 By: Jim Ross
Happy 2016 everybody! Thanks for stopping by our site and for all the birthday wishes on Sunday January 3. The Q&A's are updated and you can listen to our latest Ross Report Podcast by simply clicking on the Podcastone.com icon on the homepage. Our show with @JeremyBorash is live now and has been a fantastic podcast. I hope that you will listen to JB and JR shoot the breeze. Tuesday night at 9 ET, as usual, a new Ross Report Podcast drops with MMA's top journalist/broadcaster @ArielHelwani. Ariel is a life long pro wrestling fan who attended his first WWE event in Montreal when he was 6, was in attendance at the Montreal Screw Job in 1997 and sat in amazement while watching Rock vs. Hulk at WM18 in Toronto. You will like this show especially if you want to hear Ariel's take on Brock Lesnar, CM Punk and today's UFC and WWE. Download The Ross Report for FREE at podcastone.com and subscribe for FREE at iTunes and never miss a show.
Who would have thought that me answering a simple, harmless Tweet from a fan about the vacant Pittsburgh Pirate baseball broadcasting gig would have created such a stir. Being a life long broadcaster and baseball fan, among many sports, I simply said I'd relocate to Pittsburgh, my wife's hometown, to be able to broadcast baseball in the major leagues specially in Pittsburgh. Obviously, I have had zero interaction with the Pirates organization nor do I expect any. I do appreciate the heartwarming support that I've received via Twitter @JRsBBQ regarding this matter and I respect the opinion of the naysayers who have made it clear that they do not want a 'pro wrestling guy' touching their baseball broadcasts. That take is somewhat narrow minded but I certainly understand where they are coming from whether I agree or not.
I've been battling that stereotype for years.
Of all our manor sports in the USA, baseball seemingly lends itself to the most refined degree of storytelling. I think I am basically a storyteller at heart as my best work whether it has been in the ring, the gridiron or elsewhere has been that of a storyteller. Could I broadcast MLB? Absolutely. Do I think that opportunity will arise in Pittsburgh or elsewhere? Highly Unlikely.
Nonetheless the buzz that was created certainly shows the power of social media and the fact that many Pirate fans were willing to support their beloved Bucs in perhaps thinking outside the box. It was fun on my birthday.
Congrats to all involved wth Wrestle Kingdom 10 that took place in the Tokyo Dome on January 4. Two or three, incredible, match of the year level bouts. Happy that Kevin Kelly and Matt Striker called the show. The NJPW brand is arguably the best overall in ring product within the genre these days. Happy that we could introduce so many fans to the brand last year while promoting the PPV of Wrestle Kingdom 9.
I watched five hours of NJPW on @AXSTV Friday night upon arriving home from the Orange Bowl. @MauroRanallo and @JoshLBarnett do a stout job on the action packed one hour broadcasts. They stay with the action and push me to make an emotional investment which is missing in many pro wrestling broadcasts these days.
Mauro Ranallo starts as the new voice of WWE Smackdown this Thursday night when the show moves to the USA Network. I'm happy for Mauro who is an excellent hire by WWE.
TNA Impact Wrestling debuts on Pop TV this Tuesday night January 5. Curious to see what changes TNA institutes and how they are going to rebrand their company. Only one chance to relaunch with a first impression that is impactful, no pun intended. Hopefully, they will play to their strength which is their bell to bell product and not over scripted, bad acting. Let the horses run!
www.wweshop.com has completely restocked their shelves on JR's products. www.ameriansoda.co.uk in Manchester, England will be at full restock mode soon as well.
Enjoyed our few days on South Beach but obviously not overwhelmed with the outcome of the game. Clemson was simply better than my Sooners and I wish them good luck against the juggernaut Alabama Crimson Tide.
Coming to Wrestlemania Texas? Tickets for our three shows, RINGSIDE with Jim Ross & Friends at the Dallas House of Blues are available starting at $20 at www.ticketmaster.com. Join us if you can on Saturday April 2, before and after the WWE HOF Ceremony, and after RAW on Monday night April 4.
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Boomer Sooner!
J.R. @JRsBBQ
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Spotlight in History
- 1985 Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 2003 El Sufamilico def. Ichiban [1st] for the TPW Heavyweight Title
- 2008 Damon Windsor def. Havoc for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 2008 Miss Sheila def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
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- 05-03 1985 Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 05-03 2003 El Sufamilico def. Ichiban [1st] for the TPW Heavyweight Title
- 05-03 2008 Damon Windsor def. Havoc for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 05-03 2008 Miss Sheila def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 05-03 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 05-04 1953 Mike Clancy def. Karl Von Poppenheim for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Title
- 05-04 1969 Jerry Miller & Jim Osborne def. Danny Little Bear & Frank Dalton for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
- 05-04 1973 Blackjack Mulligan def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 05-04 1975 Ken Mantell & Jay Clayton def. Stan Hansen & Frank Goodish for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 05-04 1986 Kerry Von Erich & Lance Von Erich & Steve Simpson def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Titles
- 05-04 1986 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Lance Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champions
- 05-04 1987 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW World Tag Team Champions
- 05-04 2003 Ichiban [1st]/Rocco Valentino def. El Sufamilico for the TPW Heavyweight Title
- 05-04 2013 Tim Rockwell def. Daemon Storm for the UWE United States Title
- 05-04 2024 Drake Gallows def. MLP for the RDW Brass Knucks Title
- 05-04 2024 Colton Kinnamon became the UWO Dojo Division Champion
- 05-04 2024 Alex Royal def. Wrangler Rhett for the WFC Prime Title
- 05-04 2024 Tim Rockwell def. Thrash for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 05-05 1941 Maurice Shapiro became the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 05-05 1958 Jim LaRock became the TSW United States Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 05-05 1958 Jim LaRock def. Sandor Kovacs for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Title
- 05-05 1978 Jerry Brown & Bobby Jaggers def. Ray Candy & Steven Little Bear for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 05-05 1982 King Kong Bundy def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 05-05 1982 Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia def. The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 05-05 1986 Rick Rude def. Lance Von Erich for the WCCW Television Title
- 05-05 2002 Red Eagle def. Terry Montana for the OCW Oklahoma Hardcore Title
- 05-05 2002 Terry Montana def. Red Eagle for the OCW Oklahoma Hardcore Title
- 05-05 2007 The Compound Varsity (Romero Contreras & Justin Lee) became the FCW Tag Team Champions
- 05-05 2012 Kareem Sadat def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 05-05 2017 El Greengo Loco & Karnage def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 05-05 2024 Tzuky def. Guerrerito for the EDW Heavyweight Title
- 05-06 1959 Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo became the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 1974 Rip Tyler def. Bob Sweetan for the TSW Brass Knucks Title
- 05-06 1978 Terry Funk def. Karl Krupp for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 05-06 1984 The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) def. The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 05-06 1984 The Von Erichs (Fritz Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Titles
- 05-06 1984 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 1985 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW American Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 2005 Shane Morbid def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Title
- 05-06 2005 The 918 Boyz (Timmy J & Cade Sydal) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 2011 Jeff Starchild became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
- 05-06 2017 Lone Star, Inc. (Cody Burns & Trey Cole & The Longhorn Outlaw) def. Simply the Future (J. D. & Alex) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
- 05-06 2017 Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) def. El Greengo Loco & Karnage for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 05-06 2023 Thrash def. Jason Jones for the WFC Prime Title
- 05-06 2023 MLP def. Red James for the RDW Brass Knucks Title
- 05-06 2023 Red James def. MLP for the RDW Brass Knucks Title
- 05-07 1984 Killer Khan became the WCCW Television Champion
- 05-07 2010 Cody Jones became the NWA-OK Texoma Champion
- 05-07 2010 Jack Legacy def. Jeff Starchild for the MWA Heavyweight Title
- 05-07 2010 Dustin Heritage def. Shane Morbid for the MWA MAX-Division Title
- 05-07 2010 A. T. F. (Al Farat & Gurkha Singh) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 05-07 2010 La Reina de Corazones became the NWA-OK Women's Champion
- 05-07 2011 Rudy Edwards def. Ryan Styles for the SWCW All-American Title
- 05-07 2011 Bernie D & Max McGuirk def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 05-07 2016 Tyson Jaymes def. Brandon Groom for the BCW Heavyweight Title
- 05-07 2018 Jack Swagger became the WCR Heavyweight Champion
- 05-07 2018 The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) became the WCR Tag Team Champions
- 05-07 2018 Damon Windsor became the WCR Revolutionary Champion
- 05-07 2021 Jerome Daniel Griffey def. Tino Valentino for the ASP Heavyweight Title
- 05-07 2022 Drake Gallows def. Oxley for the RDW Heavyweight Title
- 05-07 2022 Derek James became the AWE Lion Heart Champion
- 05-07 2022 Luna Nightshade became the RDW Women's Champion
- 05-07 2022 Brandon Groom def. Derek James for the AWE Lion Heart Title
- 05-07 2022 Becky def. Luna Nightshade for the RDW Women's Title
- 05-08 1967 Jack Brisco & Gorgeous George, Jr. def. The Assassins (Assassin #1 & Assassin #2) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 05-08 1970 The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 1985 The Snowman became the MSW Television Champion
- 05-08 1988 Kerry Von Erich def. King Parsons for the WCCW World Title
- 05-08 2004 Brandon Groom def. Michael Barry for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 05-08 2004 John O'Malley became the IZW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2004 Kenny Campbell became the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 05-08 2004 Luc Lapointe & Se7en became the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 2010 Excellence Personified (Dustin Heritage & Se7en & Michael Barry & Jack Legacy) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 2010 Wage def. Eric Rose for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 05-08 2010 John O'Malley def. Kevin Morgan for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 05-08 2010 Michael H def. Tex for the 412PE Heavyweight Title
- 05-08 2010 J. R. Orullian & The Unknown def. The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Dennis Williams) for the 412PE Tag Team Titles
- 05-09 1966 The Assassins (Assassin #1 & Assassin #2) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
- 05-09 2004 John O'Malley def. Chris Matthews for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 05-09 2004 Se7en became the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 05-09 2004 Bernie Donderwitz def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 05-09 2009 Crazy Beautiful (Brett Taylor & Michael York) def. Team SuperBad (El Super Colibri & Justin Lee) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 05-09 2009 Dane Griffin def. Dustin Heritage for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 05-09 2009 BLK-OUT (Jermaine Johnson & Montego Seeka) def. Impact, Inc. (Johnny Z & Bernie D) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 05-09 2015 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Billy Ray [1st]) def. Hurricane Ross & J. R. Orullian for the NAW Tag Team Titles
- 05-09 2021 Erica def. Brandon Barricade for the ASP All Time Title
- 05-09 2025 BLK to the Future (Brandon Groom & Zach Delt) became the LCW Tag Team Champions
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Oklafan Quiz
Which of the following did NOT appear in the documentary movie "The Wrestling Queen"?