JR's Blog: Abyss on Ross Report Podcast Tonight at 9 ET, Get @HOBDallas RINGSIDE Tkts Now at ticketmaster.com, RAW Feedback
Posted: Nov 11th 2015 By: Jim Ross
Thanks for joining us. Tonight at 9 ET on The Ross Report Podcast I will be joined by Impact Wrestling's Abyss in a fascination conversation about his career adn his commitment to TNA to the degree that he once turned down an offer to work with Undertaker at a WrestleMania. Good stuff tonight on podcastone.com, iTunes where subscribing is FREE, and here on the homepage of the site.
Tickets to my three, House of Blues RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross and Friends Shows during WrestleMania weekend are going fast but still available at ticketmaster.com starting at $20. I will have a different surprise guest join me for each show. Hope that you can join us.
RAW Manchester Feedback:
I like the fact that this is a 16 man tournament but still single elimination IE a sudden death type format inasmuch that the winners advance and the losers take a seat. That part I like.
Thought the promo involving @TripleH and was good. Less is more in today's short attention span world. Cut to the chase and tell me what time it is instead of how to make the watch is the way to go.
Good close with the Brothers of Destruction making their return felt and perhaps to the degree that the heel's (Wyatt's) heat has been beaten largely off of them. Nonetheless I think it's a good way to extend the shelf life of both Taker and Kane by putting them in tags.
Thought Sheamus and Cesaro brought the needed physicality considering what's at stake in the tournament. Surprised that Cesaro won and I hope that he keeps winning.
Owens vs Titus was solid. Owens tenure in this tournament has me intrigued. Can you see The Authority 'cleaning him up' and making KO their new, "boy."
Divas, not a great term IMO, need to not be booked like Divas but like the men and given enough time to tell a compelling story or why are they on TV? Just to get TV exposure doesn't seem to work any longer.
Miz vs Ziggler was more physical than I expected ane it helped make their match solid.
Good promotion for Smackdown thanks to the tournament format that is episodic in nature and presents the opportunity to create new rivalries within the 16 men who are involved in it.
The presentation of the WWE Title Tournament did not feel special to me. I was let down by how it was presented which affects how it is going to be perceived. What's more important in WWE than the WWE Heavyweight Title? NOTHING!!
The tournament has some unique entrants that likely would have not have been there if not for injures and the number of stars that work part time or have to be protected as it relates to being entered in the tournament. I'd hae thought that every healthy body would have wanted to throw their name in the tourney hat.
Why did Paige lose in England to Becky Lynch, an Irish lass, when Paige is likely going to be facing Charlotte at Survivor Series for the title?
Enjoyed what I perceived as to be a heightened sense of urgency by the participants in the tournament.
Anxious to see how many 'upsets' will be utilized during the tournament. Creating upsets is a must in my view.
Still feel the next WWE Champion should be a disciple of The Authority which gives that heel much needed resources in a variety of ways to help establish taking unfair advantages and having a crutch to lean on while navigating the road to WrestleMania where I'd suggest
Brock Lesnar will be waiting. Still of the mindset that Reigns is the guy to put in that position. Lots of great heat can be derived between November to April along with roadblocks for Lesnar and Heyman.
Doing some more @WWEGames work this week to go with what I did with the King last wek in Memphis. The game is awesome and selling like crazy!!
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Download the Ross Report tonight and enjoy my conversation with Abyss plus my thoughts on several news items in the world of wrestling that are trending.
See you in Waco this Saturday for OU at Baylor on national TV on ABC at 7 CT Saturday night.
Boomer Sooner!
J.R. @JRsBBQ
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Spotlight in History
- 2005 Phillip def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 2018 Joe Cuedo def. Brock Baker for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 2024 Pastor Brent def. Daniel Aaron Michalles for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 2025 Billie the Kiid def. Dan Webber for the ASP Heavyweight Title
Week of Sun 06-21 to Sat: 06-27
- 06-21 1982 Junkyard Dog def. Bob Roop for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 06-21 1987 Al Perez def. The Dingo Warrior for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 06-21 2003 Kitty def. Manservant for the TPW Womens Title
- 06-21 2008 Tim Rockwell def. El Super Colibri for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-21 2008 Li'l Joe def. Xavior for the GPCW Cruiserweight Title
- 06-21 2014 Buster Cherry def. Havoc for the SWCW All-American Title
- 06-21 2024 Big Sed def. Sam Adonis for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-21 2025 Dan Webber became the LCW Lionheart Champion
- 06-22 2005 Phillip def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 06-22 2018 Joe Cuedo def. Brock Baker for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-22 2024 Pastor Brent def. Daniel Aaron Michalles for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-22 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-22 2025 Billie the Kiid def. Dan Webber for the ASP Heavyweight Title
- 06-23 1972 Billy Red Lyons def. The Spoiler for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 06-23 1980 Mr. Hito & Mr. Sakurada def. Jose Lothario & Tiger Conway Jr. for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 06-23 1982 Ted DiBiase def. Junkyard Dog for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 06-23 1984 Gino Hernandez became the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 06-23 1989 The Stud Stable (Robert Fuller & Brian Lee) def. Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 06-23 2001 Big Daddy Moore def. Adam Lacroix for the OPW Oklahoma Television Title
- 06-23 2001 Grenade became the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-23 2009 Joshua Michael & Epic became the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 06-23 2023 Dustin Tibbs def. Thrash for the WFC Prime Title
- 06-24 1972 Stan Stasiak def. Red Bastien for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 06-24 1974 Bull Ramos def. Rip Tyler for the TSW North American Title
- 06-24 1977 John Studd became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-24 1985 The Dynamic Duo (Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams) def. The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2000 Great Bolo [2nd] def. Ichiban [2nd] for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 06-24 2000 Ichiban [2nd] became the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-24 2005 Spoiler 2000 became the NWA-U Television Champion
- 06-24 2006 Prophet SteVens became the AACW Television Champion
- 06-24 2007 Matt Garza became the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
- 06-24 2016 Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields) def. Terry Montana & Mighty Mouse for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2016 Seth Angel def. Steven Cruze for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 06-24 2016 Adrian Dell def. Nathan Estrada for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-24 2017 Drake Gallows became the ASP Heavyweight Champion
- 06-24 2017 Excellence Personified (Duke Swellington & Dustin Heritage) def. Shawn Hendrix & Aaron Anders (substituting for Anthony Andrews) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2017 Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields) def. Big Smooth & Zakk Sinizter for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 06-24 2018 Shawn Sanders def. Chaz Sharpe for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 06-24 2018 Canadian Red Devil def. Adam Patrick for the ASP Mid-American Title
- 06-24 2020 Warren Powers def. Giganto for the BPW 365 Title
- 06-24 2023 Stage Dive Mafia (Rook Tyler & Axel Savage) became the BCW Tag Team Champions
- 06-24 2023 C. M. Burnham def. Lunchador for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-24 2023 Lunchador def. C. M. Burnham for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-25 2011 Sam Stackhouse def. Shane Morbid for the BYEW Heavyweight Title
- 06-25 2011 The Sons of Ireland (Devan Scott & Shane Scott) def. The New Age Syndicate (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) for the BYEW Tag Team Titles
- 06-25 2011 Chris Chaos became the BYEW Caution Champion
- 06-25 2011 The Future Hall of Famers (John O'Malley & Brad Michaels) def. Bernie D & Aaron Neil (subbing for Max McGuirk) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 06-25 2016 Brian Breaker def. Zakk Sinizter for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 06-25 2017 The Cub Scouts (Grizzly Gates & Brock Landers) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 06-26 1961 The Bolos (Great Bolo 1st & Mighty Bolo) became the TSW Southwestern Tag Team Champions
- 06-26 1987 Frankie Lancaster & Eric Embry def. The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 06-26 1999 Tarantula def. Original Renegade for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
- 06-26 2005 Li'l Joe def. Phillip for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 06-26 2009 Brandon Groom def. The Handsome Spoiler for the TOPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 06-26 2009 Kevin James Sanchez def. Bobby Starr for the BYEW Entertainment Title
- 06-26 2021 Most Wanted (Dan Webber & Reese) def. Los Loco Moscas (Elijah Sparks & El Greengo Loco) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
- 06-26 2025 Microman def. Mini Abismo Negro for the EDW Heavyweight Title
- 06-27 1969 Wahoo McDaniel & Thunderbolt Patterson became the WCCW American Tag Team Champions
- 06-27 1971 Johnny Valentine def. Toru Tanaka for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-27 1976 Jose Lothario def. The Mongolian Stomper for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-27 2009 Randy Price def. Dustin Heritage for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 06-27 2009 Martin Justice became the OECW Southwestern Champion
- Athena Jun 23rd
- Juan Sebastian Jun 24th
- Gabe Wilder Jun 24th
- Don Kent Jun 24th
- Kody Lane Jun 25th
- X-Storms Jun 25th
- Jax Samuel Jun 26th
- D. K. Bradley Jun 26th
- Paul Rodriguez Jun 26th
- Sylvia Richmond Jun 26th
- Kuda Jun 27th
- Dan Barnhart Jun 27th
- Jason Kirby Jun 27th
- Reckless Jun 27th
- Ignition Jun 27th
- Malico Jun 28th
- Kenny Mack Jun 28th
- Damian Kincaid Jun 28th
- J. J. Blake Jun 28th
- John Tidwell Jun 28th
- Doc Hearon Jun 28th
- Claire Jun 28th
- Boris Malenko Jun 28th
- Bill Dromo Jun 28th
- Barbara Galento Jun 29th
- Voltio Santiago Jun 29th
- Ed Lewis Jun 30th
- Kenneth Caine Jun 30th
- Terry Funk Jun 30th
- Li'l Joe Jul 1st
- Sung Yung Kang Jul 1st
- Jake Hollister Jul 1st
- Tim WarCloud Jul 1st
- Rex Andrews Jul 2nd
- Dalton Smith Jul 2nd
- Crowson D. Calhoun Jul 2nd
- Wrangler Rhett Jul 2nd
- Ray the Bae Jul 3rd
- Arman Hussein Jul 3rd
- Joe Sloan Jul 3rd
- Rachael Starz Jul 3rd
- Greatest American Bolo Jul 4th
- Bree Ann Jul 4th
- Blake Wilson Jul 4th
- Bob Sweetan Jul 4th
- Barry Windham Jul 4th
- Roland Kirchmeyer Jul 5th
- Richard Pierce Jul 5th
- Little Tokyo Jul 5th
- Terry Kage Jul 5th
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After leaving UWF, Ted DiBiase went to the WWF. What was his new WWF moniker?
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