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JR's Blog: Brock Lesnar-WWE Negotiations, RINGSIDE Tickets Available, Cornette on Ross Report is a Classic, WWEShop RE-Stocked w/ JR's, Opportunity Awaits IC & US Titles, Tough Enough, Reigns Ready?

Posted: Mar 24th 2015 By: Jim Ross

$20 tickets remain for 'RINGSIDE An Afternoon with Jim Ross Show' in a week on Saturday March 28 in San Jose at the Rockbar Theater at ticketweb.com and also at the venue on the day of the event. The VIP Meet & Greets start at 11 am while the show itself begins at 1. For those attending our show and the WWE HOF you will have absolutely zero issues making both events as we will conclude at approximately 3 o'clock an the HOF begins just before 5 pm I'm told. We will also have 100 collector's edition signed, posters our our merch table along with some new photos and JR's Beef Jerky and other items from our line. This show is trending to be our biggest one yet and I will pull out all the stops to insure that everyone has a great time. There's free parking at the Rockbar Theater along with them having plenty of food and beverages. The drive from our venue to the WWE HOF is mere minutes.

Arguably the hottest issue that has been on my Twitter timeline @JRsBBQ is the contract status between WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and WWE. This matter is running into the 11th hour and one would have thought it would have been settled month ago just as I mentioned last summer on one of my Ross Report Podcasts. Now both sides are scrambling to finalize a deal in what could be a high stress and emotional negotiation which is exactly what neither party ever wants to experience. To WWE's credit they have have been talking to Brock for months and he could have possibly simply been posturing to achieve what is happening now to occur. I have no idea of the circumstances surrounding this matter. I do know that Brock likely makes an enormous sum of money for essentially a part time job but I have no issue with that as Lesnar stays more 'special' because he is not over exposed which is seemingly the norm in the biz these days and another reason that the genre struggles at times with TV ratings and general perception.

If Lesnar re-signs with WWE there is no lock that he will lose the WWE Title at WM31 to Roman Reigns but I do applaud WWE for seemingly steering the course with their long term build of Reigns who has a viable upside and plenty of potential but is arguably not completely ready for the distinction of being the 'man.' However, when was any first time WWE Champion ever 100% ready to be the 'man?' If we analyze the past champions, all of who displayed the traits desired for the role, no one could guarantee their success until they got in the game and experienced the 'live ammo' that comes with that extremely challenging job and it's many responsibilities.

It's obvious that UFC would love to have Brock back in the fold and would likely pay him a proverbial pot of gold to return and step back into the Octagon. Is returning to the highest level of MMA the best thing for this beast of an athlete who's nearing 40 years of age and coming off significant heath problems and who also has a beautiful and young family?

One thing is for sure and that's both Reigns and Lesnar are former D1 athletes of distinction and both men will bring their legit, competitive athletic fire to the personation as to have a match that will make them both pleased with the effort and the results no matter who wins or loses. They are athletes first and entertainers second which tells me that they will have no major issues closing the show at WrestleMania in a positive way. I don't see this match being fancy or a spot fest but I do feel that it will be physical and reality based.

Some fans seemingly are in over thinking mode more concerned about who gets booed and who doesn't than focusing on what the match will be like and the story that will be told inside the ring.

I am somewhat optimistic that Brock will re-up with WWE but there are certainly no guarantees and I'd expect we won't know that answer until after the event in Levis Stadium. Having said that, one cold argue that the main event is as unpredictable as it has been in quite some time of which I personally like. Many within WWE will breathe much easier if Brock puts pen to contract this Monday in LA at RAW.

This week's Ross Report podcast with the incomparable and outspoken @TheJimCornette is a classic. I hope that you will make the time to download it for FREE at iTunes. We over a litany of topics in this super sized show. Next week I welcome Ken Shamrock to the show and I had a great time catching up with Ken who still has that gladiator spirit when many athletes his age are content to simply be playing golf. His career in fighting, WWE, being a body guard to the stars and his interest in bare knuckle boxing is a fascinating listen. Plus we talk in depth about role in WM13 as the special referee in the Austin-Hitman classic.

WWEShop.com has completely restocked with all the JR's products that have been out of stock and sales are terrific of which we are grateful to all of you for supporting us.

Condolences to the friends and family of El Hijo del Perro Aquayo who died shortly after a tag team match in Tijuana in which our friend Rey Mysterio was a participant.

WWE has a chance to greatly enhance the somewhat stagnant IC and US tittles at WM31 and I'm interested in see if that rehabilitation commences at WrestleMania. What better stage is there than to refocus on these two titles that have been cold for quite sometime? Love o see Bryan, Ambrose or Ziggler win the IC title and then keep it TFN and make it means something again.

I'd be tempted to kick off WM31 with the IC Title Ladder match and hope that the men in it can hit one out of the park just as Edge & Christian, The Dudley's, and the Hardy Boys did back in the day.

Seems as if WWE is bringing back Tough Enough at some point in the future. Curious to see who will be on the cast from WWE. If Steve Austin isn't included on the show, it won't be the same to me. He's perfect in that environment.

Excellent TV show by TNA Friday night on Destination America. Kurt Angle vs.Bobby Lashley was stellar. Enjoyed the ladies bout too among others. TNA doesn't need to do LONG promos but succinct ones will work best for them IMO. Bravo to the entire TNA team.

Excited to be going to San Jose for WM weekend and wish all the performers and fans a great time with a lifetime of wonderful memories. It's never going to be just another wrestling show or 'day at work' and those involved that take it for granted should not be there. Thinking of trying Apple TV on the advice of Stone Cold to watch the Sunday event from our Oklahoma home. Digging the @WWENetwork as I really like the older content that they feature. I would like to see more original programming of which I assume will be forthcoming.

Have a great weekend and check out our Q&A's that I've updated.

Be kind to others.....

Boomer Sooner!

J.R. @JRsBBQ