Marcus Cor Von update, Jim Ross Updates Blog - Comments On Les Thatcher, Union, Venis, Larry King, and more
Submitted by Errol Leigh Farrell on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST







• By all accounts, Marcus Cor Von seems to be ok. He missed the tapings Tuesday night due to an unknown family issue. (Credit: PWinsider.com)
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Jim Ross Has Updated Has Updated His Blog At Jrsbarbq.com
  
  Here Are The Highlights
  
  Jim Ross On Les Thatcher: I know Les Thatcher well and he is a friend. I have much respect for “Lester” as he is a great student of the game, a wonderful teacher of fundamental wrestling skills, and a man I had fun broadcasting with during the Smoky Mountain Wrestling days. Plus, Les is one heck of a story teller which I love.
  
  Jim Ross On Wrestlers Union: The likelihood of a “wrestlers union” as you mention is about as likely as old J.R. waking up tomorrow weighing in at a nifty, buck sixty five. You saw how former wrestlers act when they are given a chance to communicate on one common issue, recently on the infotainment news shows. It has been, at times, embarrassing. I do think that more services can be made available to all wrestlers by their respective companies and feel that the system in place to assist all talents will be ever evolving. Financial planning, the management of wrestler’s schedules, the physical and mental well being of all performers, etc should be a focus just as it is in other entities such as the NFL, MLB, etc., none of which are without issues.
  
  Jim Ross On Val Venis: Val Venis is one of the more fundamentally sound wrestlers around. Perhaps his old persona isn’t doing him any favors, I don’t know, but make no mistake, Val can wrestle.
  
  Jim Ross On Larry King: I finally saw the Larry King broadcast with all the wrestlers on it and wasn’t overwhelmed with the questions asked or how King’s producers prepared Larry for the show. Plus there may have been too many guests booked for only a one hour program. I was expecting more.
  
  Jim Ross On Dusty Rhodes Return: I do have worries and concerns about Dusty Rhodes returning to the ring this Sunday. Dusty is no spring chicken but his heart and spirit are young. I hope that the HOFer is physically as good as could be expected AFTER the Bash.
  
  Jim Ross On Teddy Hart: If Teddy Hart is getting yet another chance to make it in the WWE, the choice is his whether he succeeds or fails. Ted must show maturity and professionalism as his athletic ability will help him increase his chances in making it. Only time will tell.
  
  Jim Ross On Virgil 500k Contract: I never offered Virgil a 500K contract and if I had, I feel strongly that Virgil would have accepted and that I would have been sent for counseling.
  
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