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Exclusive With Jim Ross

Posted: Jan 31st 2008 By: CMBurnham

Leading up to WrestleMania 24 in Orlando on March 30, JAWBreaker will have some exclusive questions and answers with WWE announcer Jim Ross. Thanks to WWE's Bob Collins for setting this up. Enjoy!

Question: Thoughts about having WM 24 in Orlando and outside.

Answer: "With Florida's tradition and heritage in pro wrestling thanks to men like Eddie Graham and Gordon Solie, it seems to me that the 'Sunshine State' is past due for sports-entertainment's biggest event. Let's hope that 'Sunshine State' thing holds true the evening of March 30. But the event will proceed rain or shine. Outdoors makes this a most interesting WrestleMania as it relates to the ambiance considering that there is no roof to keep the noise contained. I am really excited nonetheless about broadcasting an event from the Citrus Bowl."

Question: Do you think there will be a ladder match at WM 24, and, if so, how exactly will that work with the event being outside?

Answer: "I am clueless as to what matches are being considered for WM 24 but one would assume that the Money in the Bank Ladder match will be included again this year as we have seen the past couple of WrestleManias. No one has confirmed that with me, but I would be surprised if the Money in the Bank Ladder match did not happen."

Question: With WM 24 being outside, do you anticipate extra security issues/plans? And/or what are the extra concerns?

Answer: "Security issues are always closely addressed, but we have had to secure more people in the past at WrestleManias than the Citrus Bowl will hold. After 9/11, security for all major events has become a bigger priority. This should be a great family show unless the Citrus Bowl tries to set an all-time record with beer sales if indeed beer is sold at the venue. That was a joke."

Question: How will WWE replicate wrestler entrances?

Answer: "One would think that the utilization of giant video screens will be efficiently utilized so everyone attending will have a true WrestleMania experience. No costs will be spared on making WrestleMania 24 fan-friendly and to create memories that will last a lifetime."

Tags: WWE, Jim Ross