JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 1) JR made his WWF debut at Wrestlemania 9. I don't remember him calling an event (maybe KOTR93, can't remember) after that until 1996 - what happened? Did he just do backstage stuff, or was that when he got bells palsy? 2) What was the deal with "heel JR" in late 1996 who would be all pissed off at Vince? Just an angle that went nowhere? 3) What about "pissed off JR" again in 1999, where he had his own announce table built? Just another angle that went nowhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 23, 2004 1. JR went to SMW IIRC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 To add one of my own, I remember JR kicking Michael Cole in the balls, but I have no recollection of the purpose or context. What was up with that? Heel JR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JST 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Cuz Russo booked at the time and "JR in any angle = bad idea" plus "Russo = bad idea". Do the math. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 To add one of my own, I remember JR kicking Michael Cole in the balls, but I have no recollection of the purpose or context. What was up with that? Heel JR? He was angry because he had recovered from Bells Palsy but Michael Cole was still on tv.He also said that no one would look at him face to face.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cran Da Maniac 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 2) What was the deal with "heel JR" in late 1996 who would be all pissed off at Vince? Just an angle that went nowhere? IIRC, that's the angle that brought in the New Diesel and Razor Ramon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 JR was fired a couple of times in the mid-90s, coming and going before finally coming back for good in 96. After the WWE lost Hall and Nash to WCW, WWE ran an angle where JR would come out and say he was bringing "Razor Ramon" and "Diesel." They ended up being replacements that bombed horribly and the bitter JR angle died along with the replacements. JR went out after suffering a Bells Palsy attack in Dec. 98, leaving Michael Cole to pull play by play duties for Raw and PPVs. JR returned to call the main event of WMXV (Austin-Rock I), but Cole still worked the next few Raws. JR started appearing on Raw, demanding his job back, including one episode where he set up his own announce table at ringside in front of the regular one (JR is RAW). He started talking over Michael Cole (including my favorite line from JR to Cole: "If you don't shut up, I'm going to stick my cowboy boot right up your Yankee ass"). Finally in late April, JR got his regular announcing gig back and mercifully, the angle was dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cran Da Maniac 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I thought the JR returns angle with Steve Williams was before Wrestlemania. Because I remember him kicking Cole in the nuts, then at Wrestlemania Cole announced him, and they shook hands as if it was water under the bridge. And didn't the idea of JR's own announce table legitally piss some people off? I seem to remember Billy Gunn being thrown out of the ring, and almost hurting himself on the table because it was so close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JST 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 It's only Billy Gunn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I thought the JR returns angle with Steve Williams was before Wrestlemania. Because I remember him kicking Cole in the nuts, then at Wrestlemania Cole announced him, and they shook hands as if it was water under the bridge. And didn't the idea of JR's own announce table legitally piss some people off? I seem to remember Billy Gunn being thrown out of the ring, and almost hurting himself on the table because it was so close. Actually, it was Hardcore Holly that was thrown into the table, allowing Billy Gunn to win the Hardcore Title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 JR went out after suffering a Bells Palsy attack in Dec. 98, leaving Michael Cole to pull play by play duties for Raw and PPVs. JR returned to call the main event of WMXV (Austin-Rock I), but Cole still worked the next few Raws. JR started appearing on Raw, demanding his job back, including one episode where he set up his own announce table at ringside in front of the regular one (JR is RAW). He started talking over Michael Cole (including my favorite line from JR to Cole: "If you don't shut up, I'm going to stick my cowboy boot right up your Yankee ass"). Finally in late April, JR got his regular announcing gig back and mercifully, the angle was dropped. I seem to remember this exchange: JR: Well, why don't you stop harassing me and call the action. Cole: I would but there's a cowboy hat in my way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToddRoyal Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Actually, this is how I remember that exhcange... Cole: I would but there's a cowboy hat right in my face... JR: Yeah? Well there's gonna be a cowboy BOOT in your ASS if you don't shut up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Dude you left out the best part of that exhcange... Cole: I would but there's a cowboy hat right in my face... JR: Yeah? Well there's gonna be a cowboy BOOT in your ASS if you don't shut up... That was great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
