Guest FeArHaVoC Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Ross Report, Oct. 25, 2002 Greetings from under the 200X black Resistol hat from a proud Oklahoma Sooners fan who has been experiencing another memorable week in the unpredictable world of sports-entertainment. We are happy to announce the signing of Scott Steiner to a long-term contract. We began negotiating with Scott and his representatives on Oct. 17 and he signed his contract Tuesday night, Oct 22. Contrary to erroneous Internet reports that we have been negotiating with Scott and/or his representatives for quite some time, the facts are this opportunity came along last week and, as I mentioned, we finalized it with Scott's signature on Tuesday of this week. Anyone reporting that this timeline is inaccurate on this one, for the record. Even though Scott has signed with WWE, there is no indication at this time if he will be a RAW or SmackDown! talent and I am not sure when that decision will be made. I am sure that both Eric Bischoff and Stephanie McMahon would love to have Steiner on their respective shows. "Big Poppa Pump" has the potential to be a main-event star in the WWE if he can avoid injuries. Doctors indicate that Scotty, a Bay City, Mich., native, is in great shape and he will eventually work TVs, PPVs, and a significant number of house show dates. He has no start date as we speak, but I can tell that we are all excited about this former University of Michigan wrestler and veteran pro joining WWE and look forward to his debut. He is a big-time player who we are depending on to help us in main event level situations. I liked No Mercy and felt like our fans got their money’s worth Sunday night in Little Rock. Lots of very solid action throughout the event, however, the Angle/Benoit vs. Edge/Rey Mysterio tag match and the Hell in a Cell bloodbath featuring the Undertaker and Brock Lesnar were particularly outstanding. I felt like all the matches told their respective stories and that everyone on the card worked very hard. A great team effort by all, especially our TV crew and talent, to produce a very solid show. Kevin Dunn's television staff make a positive impact on every broadcast we do and always seem to go above and beyond on PPVs and rightfully so. The video packages, especially the opening of the show, were awesome. RAW from Nashville was quite the interesting evening (so says the master of the understatement). Obviously, tons of debate and discussion about the skit Triple H appeared in from the funeral home Monday night. A piece of satire, designed for cable TV; unfortunately, not viewed as funny or entertaining by some who have expressed themselves very passionately. I expect more controversial days are ahead for RAW as it seems that lately we have been providing some non-traditional approaches and presentations to our business whose primary forum, however, is still inside the ropes the last time I looked. We feel we need to be diverse and unpredictable in our television presentation and when we go to places – like last week on RAW – that our genre has not gone before, some folks become very uncomfortable. I will be the first to admit that some of our content is even a little edgy for me from time to time. I am not in one of our primary target demographics any longer of 18-34, but I can also tell you that the times we are presently experiencing are some of the most interesting and unique that I, professionally, have ever been a part of. Every day presents another adventure for many of us, which is a non-stop adrenaline rush. Plus, I think our company does, for the most part, some very entertaining TV. Obviously, I'm not very unbiased, mind you, because this company does pay the grocery bill at the Ross' Ponderosa and for the kids’ college education. However, I am honest when I say that I am looking forward to being LIVE again Monday night from Detroit to see where this journey continues to take us. SmackDown! featured the introduction of the Big Show to the UPN program Thursday night with the 500-pounder setting his sights on WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. I've often wondered if Lesnar could F5 Show, and maybe someday we will get to find out. I'm liking the Angle-Benoit action as it just seems to always be extraordinary. Next week's broadcast, taped Tuesday in Grand Rapids, will have a Halloween theme as it airs on Halloween night, Oct. 31. I remember years ago when WCW had Halloween Havoc from Chicago on PPV and we had a costume theme. The Honorable James E. Cornette, who dressed, not surprisingly, as a Confederate Army officer, was less then thrilled to have to wear a costume. This from the undefeated prince of polyester who carried a tennis racket! James E.'s costume was pretty much destroyed in the melee of the match, much to the delight of the Kentucky Colonel. My broadcast partner, Paul Heyman, known then as Paul E. Dangerously, dressed as a vampire. He looked like a young Michael Keaton acting in a horror flick. Yours truly dressed as a gangster (no jokes please). We were coming to the Chicago home of Al Capone and I actually kept that blue, double-breasted pinstripe suit until just a few years ago when I donated it to the Salvation Army. I think I had only worn it a few times so, hopefully, someone got some use out of it. I am sure that Michael Cole and Tazz will follow in the tradition of announcers making fools of themselves, ah, I mean, doing anything for the good of the show, and will don some pretty creative costumes. This coming from a guy who wears a black cowboy hat every Monday night. Go figure Good reports continue to come to us out of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVWrestling.com) regarding the development of our young talents down in Louisville. Doug Basham is ready for the next level. Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore are an excellent team who are currently focusing on being more animated and emotional in their matches. I think this duo could make a solid team in WWE tomorrow with the right introduction. Rene Dupree is only 18 years old but is a second-generation athlete and seems to be well on his way to making it in WWE much sooner than later. He is a natural who, if he stays healthy and continues to improve, will be destined for a great opportunity someday. Charlie Haas looks to be ready to move up soon as he has really picked his game up over the past several weeks. Charlie is a Seton Hall graduate with an Oklahoma amateur wrestling background, which are strong credentials. Shelton Benjamin is another amazing athlete and has been doing a super job on the road and in dark matches. His speed, strength, and balance are scary, and when he feels more comfortable in the ring, and that will not be long, he is going to be special. This South Carolina native is another great amateur from the University of Minnesota. Mark Jindrak's progress mirrors many of our other top prospects, and through his hard work and study, Mark has seen his stock rise and is turning heads with his work on the road and at TV. Mark is a bright kid who has been blessed with significant size and athletic ability. There is no reason Jindrak should not be a main-event level talent here for many years. Orlando Jordan is another outstanding prospect who is just getting his feet under him in OVW, but he has already impressed those that have watched him in the ring. Damaja physically reminds me of a young Baron von Raschke which I consider a good thing. Damaja is another young athletic talent who continues to make great strides on the mic and has always had a strong in ring presence. Quite frankly, we are not displeased with ANY talent currently in our developmental program and can certainly see that we have several top prospects who will someday contribute to the WWE. Next year's call-ups will, perhaps, include Matt Morgan, a 6'10" 310 pound former collegiate basketball player and Tough Enough 2 contestant, from Fairfield, Conn. Matt is as athletic a big man at this stage of his career as I can ever remember seeing. His potential is limitless but, as I've often said, you can't buy groceries with potential. However, I am looking forward to seeing where Matt's career takes him over the next few years. Should be a fun journey for all of us. Don't forget to check out Bradshaw's WWE.com updates he will contribute while he is basically touring the world for the company. His wife Cindy is traveling with him which doesn't necessarily mean the big Texan won't sample all the local beer that he can. She is no doubt a good-hearted woman married to a good-timing man, as Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings sang many times. The Helsinki live event Thursday night was reportedly a very good show with over 10,000 fans on hand, nearly a sellout. No injuries, thank goodness, and the matches were solid to outstanding. Booker T is replacing the Undertaker on this tour while the Deadman heals from Hell in a Cell and SmackDown! as he is suffering from a painful lower back and hip condition, along while nursing an elbow that should have been operated on several weeks ago. Plus he has a boatload of stitches in his head. Not to mention that his wife, Sara, is due to have their first child at any time. We appreciate Booker helping us out in this situation on such short notice. After the Finland event, the talent flew to Belfast to spend the night and prepare for Friday's sold-out live event in Dave Finlay's hometown (well, close, as he grew up about 10 miles from there). I suspect our fans in Ireland may get an extended look at the tough Irishman during this event as he looked to be in an aggressive mood when he left Memphis late Tuesday night. I suggest folks beware around Belfast Friday night. Edge versus Lesnar will headline the Rebellion PPV Saturday night in the UK, in addition to Angle/Benoit defending the tag titles against the Guerreros in what will no doubt be a spectacular match. Another potentially outstanding title contest will be a Triple Threat match for the Cruiserweight Title featuring Jamie Noble versus Rey Mysterio versus Tajiri. Should be one helluva wrestling show for the fans on Sky Box Office and those attending live in Manchester. The talents will arrive back in the USA late Sunday night, arriving into Detroit. Eric Bischoff guests on "Byte This!" today (Friday) live from The World. I wanted to join "Mr. Bischoff" on this live forum but my presence was not needed. The RAW General Manager will also be at the MSG box office Saturday at noon to launch ticket sales for Survivor Series, coming to NYC on Sunday, November 17. The front and back covers for our new cookbook were finalized this week as things on the publishing front seems to be progressing well and on schedule. I like Test's new ring attire and am curious to see where his apparent "relationship" with Stacy Keibler takes him. Nice rivalry beginning to develop between Booker T and Chris Jericho. Lance Storm and William Regal are a classic tag team in my view that will go far on RAW. Somewhat "old school," which I personally like. I am anxious to see how long Chris Jericho and Christian can survive with the World Tag Titles because in a VERY short time, they will be a VERY good team. Both are also valuable as single performers. John Cena's antagonist side suits him well. Wait until he actually has something to talk about in that characterization. Cena can verbalize better than most of our young talents and already as good as some veterans. Our injury situation is beginning to look better. By the end of the year, we should have Jazz, Sean O'Haire, Mark Henry, Kanyon, Maven and Rhyno back in the ring. Of course, this is all based on their attending physicians releasing them with no restrictions indicating that they are physically 100 percent. Under the right circumstances, all these talents can be significant players for WWE and each of them certainly deserve some good fortune. Kurt Angle has been having some back problems but is doing well so far on the current tour and did just fine at SmackDown! this week after having Monday off and receiving treatment. We are going to give him a few house shows off in early November to allow his back to heal, even though he would much rather go to work hurting than sit home and heal. Another reason we should attempt to recruit more athletes, but obviously, a Kurt Angle comes along once in a lifetime. Bubba Ray Dudley was cleared to return to work. We have monitored him closely and he certainly seems, as the doctors indicated, 100 percent. Bubba has been one of our most durable and toughest talents since arriving over three years ago from ECW. Kanyon has been officially cleared to return to work and will be working out the kinks in OVW. Boy, does this guy deserve a break! Billy Gunn continues to rehab his shoulder at home and still has not got all the feeling back in his hand and fingers. He will be going back to see Dr. Jim Andrews in early November for another examination. We miss Billy and he is a very valuable member of our team who has been around much longer than most people realize. Billy might make a great road agent some day in the future. Maven is expected to be released from doctor's care next Wednesday and will soon be headed for assignment in OVW. We expect big things out of this former schoolteacher and Tough Enough winner. Rhyno has been in Louisville doing light workouts in the ring and has been feeling good. He will be consulting with his surgeon, Dr. Lloyd Youngblood in San Antonio, over the next few days to determine how much he can step us his workouts. Pat Patterson is continuing to rehab his shoulder injury and it should be fine in about 5 weeks. All other injured competitors are on their respective schedules, according to their doctors and physical therapists. Don't forget to check out my friend Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's book as it is an easy read that I feel all longtime fans will enjoy. The book is already on its second printing. The Brain certainly deserves the success and good fortune. I am happy to hear that Superstar Billy Graham finally got his liver transplant and my prayers are with him that he is successful in his recovery. I have never met Superstar nor have I ever spoken with him during our careers, but I have heard so many stories about him I feel like I know him personally. Vince McMahon is probably as big a Superstar Billy Graham fan as I know and loves telling the tales of his favorite all-time wrestler. Tough Enough 3 was a compelling broadcast Thursday night on MTV. "Big" and company have done it again, it seems to me. My friend and roommate at Major League Umpire School in 1976, Tim McClelland, is umpiring the World Series. Tim is hard to miss on the diamond at 6'6" and was the top student in our camp of 127 students back in the day. Tim is the only one of our group who made it to the Major Leagues while many of us advanced to college baseball. I am happy for and proud of my big pal who lives in West Des Moines, Iowa. Speaking of Iowa, the ISU Cyclones did not give my Sooners the scare I thought they would as OU looked very impressive disposing of one of the better teams in the nation last Saturday. Oklahoma is off this week as they prepare for a helluva five-game run that could put them in the Fiesta Bowl, on my birthday, Jan. 3, playing for the National Title. Fiesta Bowl or not, I plan on going bowling with the Sooners in January! Bottom line, as a friend of mine used to say, is that we control our own destiny. We keep winning, and the Sooners get to the promised land! Don't forget to smile more and to always count your blessings. I hope to see you Monday Night on RAW from Detroit! Check us out. If you don't like what you see you can do what we all do when the need arises. J.R. (BOOMER SOONER!!)
Guest Si82 Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 RAW from Nashville was quite the interesting evening (so says the master of the understatement). Obviously, tons of debate and discussion about the skit Triple H appeared in from the funeral home Monday night. A piece of satire, designed for cable TV; unfortunately, not viewed as funny or entertaining by some who have expressed themselves very passionately. I expect more controversial days are ahead for RAW as it seems that lately we have been providing some non-traditional approaches and presentations to our business whose primary forum, however, is still inside the ropes the last time I looked. We feel we need to be diverse and unpredictable in our television presentation and when we go to places – like last week on RAW – that our genre has not gone before, some folks become very uncomfortable. I will be the first to admit that some of our content is even a little edgy for me from time to time. I am not in one of our primary target demographics any longer of 18-34, but I can also tell you that the times we are presently experiencing are some of the most interesting and unique that I, professionally, have ever been a part of. Every day presents another adventure for many of us, which is a non-stop adrenaline rush. Plus, I think our company does, for the most part, some very entertaining TV. Obviously, I'm not very unbiased, mind you, because this company does pay the grocery bill at the Ross' Ponderosa and for the kids’ college education. However, I am honest when I say that I am looking forward to being LIVE again Monday night from Detroit to see where this journey continues to take us. A piece of satire? Does this guy know what "satire" is? I for one do not think the Cripple H humping a "corpse" is fucking satire. I'm worried about these "controversial days are ahead for RAW". At least J.R. says that they should be focusing on the in ring product as apposed to the shit they are currently churching out. In closing, I would like to publically say as a member of the 18-30 demographic I do not want to see this soap-opera shit on my TV.
Guest jester Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 "RAW from Nashville was quite the interesting evening (so says the master of the understatement). Obviously, tons of debate and discussion about the skit Triple H appeared in from the funeral home Monday night." And that episode of CNN Crossfire that looks at the skit will come any day now. "A piece of satire, designed for cable TV; unfortunately, not viewed as funny or entertaining by some who have expressed themselves very passionately." Satire of what? Not viewed as funny or entertaining by "SOME"? Point out one person who liked this one not named McMahon. "I expect more controversial days are ahead for RAW as it seems that lately we have been providing some non-traditional approaches and presentations to our business whose primary forum, however, is still inside the ropes the last time I looked." When did you last look, 2000? "We feel we need to be diverse and unpredictable in our television presentation and when we go to places – like last week on RAW – that our genre has not gone before, some folks become very uncomfortable." You want to be unpredictable? Job Bubba and HHH, and you really will shock us. "I will be the first to admit that some of our content is even a little edgy for me from time to time." Yeah, that came through in your on-air freakout on Lawler. "I am not in one of our primary target demographics any longer of 18-34, but I can also tell you that the times we are presently experiencing are some of the most interesting and unique that I, professionally, have ever been a part of. Every day presents another adventure for many of us, which is a non-stop adrenaline rush." Glad you like it. Now, do yo buy WWE pay-per-views, or do we? "Plus, I think our company does, for the most part, some very entertaining TV. Obviously, I'm not very unbiased, mind you, because this company does pay the grocery bill at the Ross' Ponderosa and for the kids’ college education. However, I am honest when I say that I am looking forward to being LIVE again Monday night from Detroit to see where this journey continues to take us." Yay, maybe we'll see a video of Kane making HHH squeal like a pig. Actually, that would be pretty funny.
Guest FeArHaVoC Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Kevin Dunn's television staff make a positive impact on every broadcast we do I expect more controversial days are ahead for RAW as it seems that lately we have been providing some non-traditional approaches and presentations to our business whose primary forum, however, is still inside the ropes the last time I looked. We feel we need to be diverse and unpredictable in our television presentation and when we go to places – like last week on RAW – that our genre has not gone before, some folks become very uncomfortable. I will be the first to admit that some of our content is even a little edgy for me from time to time. This guy talks in circles.
Guest the pinjockey Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Am I the only one who gets a kick out of the fact that he gives Jindrak a main event blow job then for Jericho and Christian he just throws in a throwaway line about them being valuable singles wrestlers. And then later on declares Billy Gunn to be very valuable. And also add me to the list of people wondering what that HHH segment was supposed to be a satire of.
Guest HartFan86 Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Vince's favorite wrestler is Superstar Billy Graham? Jesus, Vince...why don't you try to get him at a Wrestlemania or something, give him a Desire Video, and pay tribute to him?
Guest Repo Man jr Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 One good thing! For once Rebellion actually looks as good as a real ppv.
Guest crandamaniac Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 It's a satire of a good storyline I suppose
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 I expect more controversial days are ahead for RAW as it seems that lately we have been providing some non-traditional approaches and presentations to our business whose primary forum, however, is still inside the ropes the last time I looked. Wow, I guess it's true, JR really doesn't look at the ring anymore. I like Test's new ring attire yeah, I bet you do Kanyon has been officially cleared to return to work and will be working out the kinks in OVW. Boy, does this guy deserve a break! If Kanyon breaks something in OVW...JR must die.
Guest bcu1979 Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Am I the only one who gets a kick out of the fact that he gives Jindrak a main event blow job then for Jericho and Christian he just throws in a throwaway line about them being valuable singles wrestlers. And then later on declares Billy Gunn to be very valuable. And also add me to the list of people wondering what that HHH segment was supposed to be a satire of. I noticed that as well. I guess being one of the best talkers in the business, having numerous four star matches and just oozing charisma pales in comparison to being a really tall guy on steroids. (Oh wait, I guess I only needed to look at Jericho's spot in comparison to Triple H's spot to figure that one out.) This company is run by complete idiots. They have wasted and abused so much main event level talent (Jericho/Angle/Booker/RVD/Benoit) just to get over Stephanie's boyfriend and a bunch of fat HOSSES and what do they have to show for it. And now we're going to have endure the push of another over-rated steroid freak until he comes up lame in a few months and heads to the glue factory. It also sounds like RAW is going to get worse before it gets better. Maybe they'll re-enact the Bradshaw/Brian Christopher shower scene next week with Kane and Triple H. If there's any saving grace on RAW, it appears "midcarders" like Booker, Jericho and RVD wil not be "rewarded" with these big controversial angles.
Guest AndrewTS Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Vince's favorite wrestler is Superstar Billy Graham? Jesus, Vince...why don't you try to get him at a Wrestlemania or something, give him a Desire Video, and pay tribute to him? Does bringing in that SBG wannabe--the "new signee"--count?
Guest The Hamburglar Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Why people hate on JR so much I don't know. The necrophilia skit may have not been a satire, but JR's take on it certainly requires some proper reading into to understand it. Am I the only one who noticed that he managed to give it a lot of coverage without actually saying at any point that it was good? And as for his supposed hoss fetish, JR sure seems to like a lot of matches and wrestlers that are widely acknowledged to be good. Some of the verbal blowjobs he's given to Angle and Benoit in the past are enough to make them honourary hosses. The two matches he mentioned from No Mercy were the two best matches of the night.
Guest Brian Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Just to be the devil's advocate hambirglar, none of JR's verbal blowjobs have resulted in anything substantial (and long-term) in the world title scene for those guys.
Guest Vern Gagne Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Does Jim Ross even right the Ross Report or does some lackey right it out because it's pretty much the same thing every week.
Guest converge241 Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 I asked JR and he responded "By god of course I write it and I believe every damn word of it!" then the videofeed panned back where a gun to his head was seen then he just rambled about "people say they learn to simulate necrophilia..well how the hell do you learn to simulate necrophilia on a ladder/chair/table/concrete floor/live grenade"
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 Surprised that nobody has mentioned the fact that JR has pointed out that Billy Gunn will make a good Road Agent one day. You guys are normally all over something like that. He may suck as wrestler to alot of people, but hes been involved in some good matches with good finishes, even with Chuck. Just my opinion.
Guest Kid Kablam Posted October 25, 2002 Report Posted October 25, 2002 RAW from Nashville was quite the interesting evening (so says the master of the understatement). Obviously, tons of debate and discussion about the skit Triple H appeared in from the funeral home Monday night. A piece of satire, designed for cable TV; unfortunately, not viewed as funny or entertaining by some who have expressed themselves very passionately. I expect more controversial days are ahead for RAW as it seems that lately we have been providing some non-traditional approaches and presentations to our business whose primary forum, however, is still inside the ropes the last time I looked. We feel we need to be diverse and unpredictable in our television presentation and when we go to places – like last week on RAW – that our genre has not gone before, some folks become very uncomfortable. I will be the first to admit that some of our content is even a little edgy for me from time to time. I am not in one of our primary target demographics any longer of 18-34, but I can also tell you that the times we are presently experiencing are some of the most interesting and unique that I, professionally, have ever been a part of. Every day presents another adventure for many of us, which is a non-stop adrenaline rush. Plus, I think our company does, for the most part, some very entertaining TV. Obviously, I'm not very unbiased, mind you, because this company does pay the grocery bill at the Ross' Ponderosa and for the kids’ college education. However, I am honest when I say that I am looking forward to being LIVE again Monday night from Detroit to see where this journey continues to take us. A piece of satire? Does this guy know what "satire" is? I for one do not think the Cripple H humping a "corpse" is fucking satire. I'm worried about these "controversial days are ahead for RAW". At least J.R. says that they should be focusing on the in ring product as apposed to the shit they are currently churching out. In closing, I would like to publically say as a member of the 18-30 demographic I do not want to see this soap-opera shit on my TV. Most people now think that satire and dark humor are the same thing.
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Posted October 26, 2002 Report Posted October 26, 2002 RVD mentions = 0 No need to watch RAW. You'd be amazed. This works like clockwork.
Guest lomasmoney Posted October 27, 2002 Report Posted October 27, 2002 Holy Shit Raw's in Detroit. Wow I bet i could get tickets @ about 8:55 P.M. on Monday
Guest AndrewTS Posted October 27, 2002 Report Posted October 27, 2002 Holy Shit Raw's in Detroit. Wow I bet i could get tickets @ about 8:55 P.M. on Monday "Great seats for Raw still available. TICKETS! Get your tickets here!"
Guest Vyce Posted October 27, 2002 Report Posted October 27, 2002 Why people hate on JR so much I don't know. Can't speak for everyone else, but for me, it's because he's become a corporate schill. Which may not be a bad thing to you. I remember him when he used to be the best announcer in the business. Now? A shell of himself, and a total WWE apologist. I know, I know....he works for them, he's going to be biased....but there's a time to stand by the company, and then there's a time to stand up and say something's rotten in Denmark. Apparently, necrophilia skits are not where Jim Ross draws the line. It's a shame. From Ross: I can also tell you that the times we are presently experiencing are some of the most interesting and unique that I, professionally, have ever been a part of. So, RAW was "interesting & unique". That's the equivalent of saying that a fat chick "has lots of personality".
Guest red_file Posted October 27, 2002 Report Posted October 27, 2002 Not to side with J.R. really, but the piece was portrayed as a satire of typical dream/fantasy sequences in daytime soap operas. It was an unsuccessful, poorly handled, and blunt as a brick piece of satire, but it did fall within the rather broad definition of satire. Just saying.
Guest Quik Posted October 27, 2002 Report Posted October 27, 2002 I just wish he would add a "Mah Gawd, Kang!" to the Ross Report.
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