Jim Ross has posted his latest blog at JRSBARBQ.com. Check out the highlights:
On Capitol Punishment: "WWE's Capitol Punishment from Washington, D.C. is this Sunday on PPV. I'll be watching from the proverbial "comfort of our own home" and am really curious to see how this one turns out. Randy Orton , who is having concussion issues, vs. Christian might well steal the show that is if Orton is medically cleared to compete. R Truth upsetting WWE Champion John Cena would be interesting going forward. This is without question Truth's biggest, professional opportunity to date. Even though Alex Riley is arguably the underdog going into his match with the Miz, Riley has done some nice things lately and seems to be breaking new ground as far as his career is concerned. I like Riley's athleticism and intensity and, win or lose, the former college linebacker seems to be on the right track."
On the idea of a TNA/WWE invasion story: "No...I do not ever foresee a WWE/TNA TV storyline. What benefit would that have to WWE and can anyone with a modicum of common sense not fathom what a nightmare it would be to structure such a matter? The business in general faces enough challenges within their own confines without creating a nightmarish situation as I perceive this would be. Ain't happening folks. No reason for it to happen. Next."
On the Kliq's Curtail Call: "When the infamous Kliq 'Curtain Call' at MSG occurred I have to admit that, being an old school guy, I wasn't overwhelmed with it. Over the years I have grown to understand the matter better and really am indifferent to it at this point in my life. At the time that it occurred, it caused some locker room issues but they were addressed, eventually dismissed and everyone moved on. Kevin Nash discusses this more on the Legends Roundtable which will air next month on WWE On Demand."
- WWE Tough Enough trainer Bill DeMott recently spoke with Alex Marvez of Scripps News. Here are some highlights:
Returning for Tough Enough:
"When I got the call from (WWE) about 'Tough Enough,' I told my wife how funny it is that the guy who got chastised for what he does and how he does it is going back to TV. I guess in some people's mind I make a good TV character, even though I don't see myself that way. When I was offered the job, I didn't think twice about taking it."
This season's cast:
"The premise this season is that everyone had experience from the independent (wrestling) scene. That shows you how the business has changed. Anybody who has bought a pair of boots from the Internet or been on an indy show is now a 'professional.' I don't think these kids were as hungry as they were seven years ago. The contestants were more laid-back. Some were just interested in being a reality-TV star. I tell them that they will get their 15 minutes of fame, but they won't do a thing when that's over."
TE winner Andy Leavine:
"He's 23 years old, he's a monster (at 6-feet-5 and 270 pounds) and you can see he's coachable. But this is not a place for someone weak. I've seen great athletes stop doing this because they couldn't take the travel or handle themselves in the locker room. Andy's wife just had a second newborn. He's going to have to man up and really prove he's worthy of the chance he was given. Everyone who wins 'Tough Enough' isn't necessarily WWE material. I'm going to go out of my way to make him understand what he did was nothing compared to what he's going to have to do now. It will be interesting to see if he continues to grow and run with the opportunity or fall short."
An in-ring return for WWE:
"I don't plan to make any debuts, but this is WWE. You never know when they're gonna say, 'Hey, do you want to do this?'"
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