Jim Ross Responds To Warrior Comments and more
Submitted by Daniel Pena on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 11:55 PM EST





The latest edition of the Ross Report is up on WWE.com and Jim Ross responds to comments The Ultimate Warrior made about him in commentary this past week. He also talks about Kevin Nash and Jeff Hardy even though they are both in TNA now. CLICK HERE to read the Ross Report in full. Here are some of the highlights of the report.

Name: Ryan D. Chandler

I guess with age doesn't always come maturity. I wanted to know what your thoughts were on the Ultimate Warrior's rude response to the WWE's invitation for him to appear on Byte This! Do you think he's just bitter or something else?

I am not a psychologist and I have not personally spoken to Warrior in years, but I assume he has his reasons for not wanting to tell his side of the story in this particular forum. Warrior has always been an individual with strong opinions. Warrior’s legacy in the ring will remain for years to come even though his out-of-ring rants may overshadow his wrestling accomplishments. I would have loved to have heard him express his feelings on Byte This!

Name: John

The Ultimate Warrior responded recently regarding the DVD. What are your thoughts on his response? Here's what he said about you. "Jimmie Ross. For the life of me, I don’t get what your beef (should I say pork?), Jimmie, is with the sane and happy ole’ Warriorman. Of course, I can only imagine that a whole hell of a lot of anal pressure must come with being one of Vince’s top ass-wipes. Yet, still, can I ask -- just when did you get to know me well enough to go on and on about me as you seem so fit to do? Can we substantiate some time period, here? Discussions or meetings that were held? Or is this too much to ask? I’m not the only one who’d like to know. Everyone is asking the same question: “Just when did Jim Ross get to know Warrior so well to have these endless opinions about him that he does?” All anyone can think of, largely because it is so apparent across the board throughout the entire DVD, is that, again, envy alone provides you (and everyone else for that matter) with the enlightenment and answers."

Firstly, let’s clarify that pork is “the other white meat.” Now that important nutritional issues have been addressed, I will endeavor to address your question and Warrior’s rant. I knew Warrior in the Mid South Wrestling territory when he and Sting were the Blade Runners. I worked in WWE when the Warrior had his last tenure here. I remember going to one painfully-long meeting with him and other WWE personnel in Warrior’s gym in Phoenix that is very memorable. I was working in the front office while Warrior wrestled here during his last tenure, so I had many occasions to interact with him. Did I? Yes, from a business perspective. Did I have a personal relationship with Warrior? No. Warrior is a complex, albeit charismatic, individual and I am sorry he feels the way he does about yours truly. However, in an attempt to be totally fair and looking at this DVD from Warrior’s perspective, I would probably feel the same way Warrior does about my comments if the shoe was on the other foot. He could have gotten involved in the DVD project, but chose not to. That was Warrior’s call. Many of us were asked tough questions and we answered them as honestly as we could. The Warrior DVD is a “train wreck” that is hard to take one’s eyes off of. (Gosh, no one has called me “Jimmie” since my mama passed away. For that, I thank Warrior.)

Name: Pedro Silva

I've been totally into the whole "Ultimate Warrior/DVD issue." There are two bonus features on Disc 2. The first is "Ultimate Impressions" in which current WWE Superstars do their best impersonation of Warrior. It is sad to say the least - Benoit foams at the mouth and yells at the top of his voice... Triple H messes his hair all up and pretends to be Warrior shaking the ropes, and Batista ties some bootlaces around his arms and talks to his hands. More insulting, there is a "Warrior Calamities" montage of times when Warrior has made mistakes - slipping over, bloopers during interviews, botched moves, etc… So J.R I would really like to hear your opinion on this because I find it quite offensive that one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time, if not the best in my point of view, has been insulted.

Pedro, I respect your allegiance to the Warrior and would never attempt to dissuade you from supporting whomever you choose. However, this is sports-entertainment and whether we like it or not, everyone involved, just like any other form of sport or entertainment, is fair game and everyone knows that when they sign on. I expect this to be the norm with many WWE DVDs in the future, whereby the fans will see multiple looks and get even more opinions on many of the wrestlers to be featured. We all are not going to agree with all that we see from time to time. I certainly wasn’t overwhelmed by the “Oklahoma” characterization that was done in WCW a few years back, but it did not kill me and I harbor no ill will to those that created and executed “Oklahoma.” I was pissed then but I got over it. That would be my suggestion to you as well.

Name: Nate Langsford

I just saw “The Longest Yard” the other day and thought it was a great movie. But it brought me to wonder if Kevin Nash would ever return to WWE and I just wanted to know what you think. Thanks.
I guess this is one of those “never say never” deals. I think Kevin is at the stage of his career where he has made big money and saved it (unlike many of Kevin’s peers) and only wants to wrestle part time. WWE is a tough place to work if one only wants to wrestle part time, even though some have successfully done so. I feel the movie business could be Nash’s next significant calling, as it is hard to replicate what Kevin can bring to the table with his size and personality. Kevin is very bright and glib, which I discovered years ago when Kevin would be a frequent guest on “Wrestling w/ Jim Ross” which aired on AM750 WSB in Atlanta in the early 90s. With all that said, Nash could return to WWE in a moment’s notice if he is not obligated elsewhere with other projects. Trust me; stranger things have happened in WWE.

Name: John

Long time fan of WWE, just wondering will we ever see Chris Jericho again? And what are your thoughts of this Money in the Bank Ladder Match with the loser leaving RAW.

I hope we see Chris Jericho again, John. Chris is a helluva hand and multi talented. I think this sabbatical will be good for him and his young family. Plus, Chris loves music and this break in the action will allow him to focus on his band Fozzy. IF I were a betting man and I do enjoy the occasional game of Texas Hold ‘Em, my money would be on Chris returning to WWE sometime in 2006, but that is just an assumption. And we all know what happens when one assumes.

Name: Evan Vaugan

I first must say that I have been one of your biggest fans since I watched WWE in my youth. I am a 23 year-old former U.S. Marine who has done semi-pro wrestling with a small troupe in NC. My first question is: With the success and possible title shot for Matt Hardy coming up at WWE's homecoming, he has never been better. But do you think his brother, Jeff, would ever make a comeback to WWE anytime soon? And the second question is: What can a person like me, who has been watching or been a part of wrestling their entire lives, do to get the proverbial "foot in the door" to the greatest sports-entertainment shows in the business? Thank you for your time in reading this letter and even if you do not respond, may God bless you and yours.

Firstly, thank you for serving our country with the United States Marine Corps who just may be the toughest collection of badasses in the entire world. I have a great deal of respect for both Matt and Jeff Hardy. From humble beginnings, the Hardy Boyz made it to the “big time” and succeeded. It looks as if Matt will go it alone in WWE for the time being, as it appears from my experience that Matt likes the full-time schedule better than younger brother Jeff, but who knows, that could change. Needless to say both Hardys are talented wrestlers and seem destined to make it even bigger wrestling in singles competition but just not both in WWE... at this time. My advice to you is to search out good wrestling schools, check them out thoroughly, and then go for it if that is your calling. OVW in Louisville, Deep South Wrestling in Atlanta and Harley Race’s school in Missouri are all good. Best of luck to you and you just may find some aspects of being in this business as challenging as being a United States Marine.



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