Jim Ross Discusses ROH’s Move to Destination America, Dixie Carter’s Recent TNA Conference Call, Kevin Owens Moving to the Main WWE Roster, and More

– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBq.com with his thoughts on ROH’s TV deal with Destination America, Dixie Carter’s conference call with the TNA roster, and More. Below are some highlights.

Ross on ROH’s new TV deal with 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 mid week. Could ROH being on the same network actually be a blessing for TNA? Never say never as the ratings will tell that story.”

Ross on Dixie Carter’s recent conference call with the TNA roster: “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.”

Ross on Kevin Owens moving up to the main 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.”