3. Jim Ross Talks About WWE Trying To Build New Talent, Undertaker’s Retirement, Bullet Club in WWE & More
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross published a new blog entry on his website. JR talked about WWE trying to establish new stars, Undertaker’s retirement, Owens vs. Cesaro from Raw, Bullet Club in WWE & more. Below are the highlights:
WWE trying to establish new stars:
“Seeing a different grouping of talents in the money segments that include the opening, at the top of each hour and the close of the show, indicates to me that WWE is looking at getting new talents more established at the top of their cards. Smart strategy as one can never plan for injuries and today’s style often times leads to more medical issues than, seemingly, in the past.”
The New Day becoming Babyfaces:
“New Day have become ‘faces which comes as no surprise. No creative entity can make talents who the fans laugh with, marketable, pro wrestling villains IMO. This trio is simply to campy and entertaining to be ‘bad guys.'”
Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro from Raw:
“Loved the Cesaro vs Owens bout. Matches like this on a regular basis will help WWE make their three hour flagship show easier to watch. These talents told a good story, allowed the fans to process what they saw and they SOLD which is often times the missing ingredient to having a successful match or a spot fest.”
Bullet Club in WWE:
“Anxious to see how WWE markets the arrival of the ‘Bullet Club’ and if they will even be called the ‘Bullet Club.’ While hard core fans know of the ‘Bullet Club’ many fans don’t have a clue as to who they are or what they represent.”
Bray Wyatt as a babyface:
“Bray Wyatt as a character babyface is nothing but money as I’ve been filibustering for several months on The Ross Report podcast. The ‘Fire Fly’ entrance is a fan favorite one all the swy and when one encourages the fans to get involved and they do, then you’ve created a fan favorite without question. Really enjoyed Reigns hot tag to Bray and then what Wyatt did on his comeback. Good stuff. Organic. Things that one can’t be taught as it relates to passion/feel and timing.”
The Undertaker’s retirement:
“Undertaker being pulled from the imminent WWE tour of the UK and Ireland is troubling. I hope that Taker is healthy as he can be considering his tenure and his ‘bump card’ likely getting full. I still don’t think that WWE would likely endorse Taker’s retirement without a major marketing effort to celebrate The Deadman’s amazing career in WWE.
Taker deserves a send off unlike any other WWE superstar, IMO.”
