Guest Report post Posted May 12, 2002 I just read on Rajah that Jim Ross visited a radio show recently and remarked that the screwjob in Montreal wasn't a significant event in WWF history... Kind of ludicrous if you ask me. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bcu1979 Report post Posted May 12, 2002 Was that the same interview where J.R. said Mark Henry was just missing a few pieces of the puzzle (like talent) to be a big star? Or was that that same interview where J.R. said that he didn't know about bringing Goldberg into the locker room because he could be a negative influence? (as opposed to locker room leaders like Hall and Nash) How about the interview where Ross said Big Show had shown great improvement and dedication since coming back from OVW? I think the WWE needs to give Jim Ross a long break before he does some more media interviews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Man in Blak Report post Posted May 12, 2002 Should that really be surprising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest easye46 Report post Posted May 12, 2002 I think Ross just needs to keep his trap shut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cataclysm911 Report post Posted May 12, 2002 I think that Jim Ross is a fat tub of shit with half a face that don't know his head from his ass. Every time I hear him speak, my I.Q. drops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smeghead Report post Posted May 13, 2002 Well, JR is right about the Big Show improving. Before he went to OVW, it took him 10 seconds to reverse an Irish whip. Now it takes him 9.5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buffybeast Report post Posted May 13, 2002 Well, to play devil's advocate, was the WWF adversely affected by Montreal? The incident did serve to usher in the "attitude" era and it introduced us to the evil Mr. Mcmahon character. But other than those things, I can see how the company would say it was relatively insignificant in their eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 13, 2002 And to counter argue, it could be said that the Evil Mister Mcmahon character was part of the biggest money fued pretty much ever, which probably really helped nail WCW... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buffybeast Report post Posted May 13, 2002 Excellent, excellent point. I think the Mr. Mcmahon character as well as the Attitude era helped faciliate the second wrestling boom in 1998. I think on a personal level, however, the only person who was adversely affected by the Screwjob was Bret Hart. I think the whole incident was a sad blessing to the WWF business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 13, 2002 I wonder if Vince ever has sleepless nights over the money he made off that... JR was probably told to play it down, it's hardly good publicity for the wee wee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 13, 2002 The Montreal "Screw Job" is arguably the most famous ending in Wrestling history. Like the saying goes, "No such thing as bad publicity." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HellSpawn Report post Posted May 13, 2002 My $0.02 : If Montreal "wasn't a significant event in WWF history..." then why in that Kid Rock video they showcased not only Bret spiting Vince but also Bret makin' the WCW finger paint, and right after that they show both Vince & Shane waving Goodbye ? I believe the other relevant piece of history that they show more than once (you know, not only a one shot of x guy but like a little piece) was the nWo thing. But, its Jim Ross, and Im honestly cant care less about his "shoot" comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
