Jim Ross Blogs on ROH’s TV Deal, TNA’s Talent Call, More

– Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry online. Check out the highlights:

On ROH coming to Destination America: “Still lots of buzz surrounding Destination America adding Ring of Honor (ROH) to their broadcast line up as a lead in to TNA Impact Wrestling beginning next week on Wednesday nights. It is certainly feasible that by adding ROH to pair with TNA that the two brands could compliment each other and provide the most devout wrestling fans a destination to support both brands. There’s nothing wrong with one network featuring two, different wrestling brands no different than featuring two different sitcoms, ect. Stations having a ‘wrestling block’ isn’t a new concept and was done in multiple markets back in the day including Dallas and Atlanta. By pairing the two brands together, Destination America may have backed into a really nice package that wrestling fans will find attractive during the md week. Could ROH being on the same network actually be a blessing for TNA? Never say never as the ratings will tell that story.”

On the TNA talent call: “Good to see that TNA finally reached out to their roster of athletes to attempt to update them on the companies current status. Communication is the key in unsettling times such as this as wrestlers, not unlike any other pro athlete or entertainer, generally are prone to be paranoid and restless by nature and not communicating with them is one of the most undesirable things management can do. Honesty is always the most advantageous policy when dealing with any one especially any one in the world of wrestling where trust, in general, is fleeting. I have been firm in my stance with how TNA has communicated with their talents which in no way is an indictment that I want the brand to fail as anyone who listens to my podcasts or reads my blogs knows that I am a fan of the business and want ALL companies to succeed. I can say without hesitation that over the years that the ‘closed nature’ of the pro wrestling business has never fostered viable, on going communications from the ‘office’ to the ‘talents’ at least since I found my way into the biz in 1974. That needs to change IMO and if it does many talent rosters will galvanize and acquire the “us against the world” mentality that allows the perennial underdogs to feel that collectively that they hve a chance to succeed if they stick together in a united front.”

On Kevin Owens moving to the main WWE roster: “Looks like Kevin Steen Owens has seemingly begun to finish his stay in NXT and move to the main WWE roster permanently from what many sources are saying. Congrats to him and here’s hoping that he can stay healthy and catch a creative break to be able to show the world just what he can do bell to bell. Kevin is a great talent who’s certainly paid his dues and I wish him the best. I wonder if some of WWE’s top hands fully realize that Owens is coming take one of their jobs? WWE has a great opportunity to facilitate Owens making a memorable impact come Sunday at the Elimination Chamber.”