Jim Ross Speaks On Randy Orton, The Wrestler & More
Jim Ross updated his blog today and talks about what happened on Raw last night when Shane McMahon attacked Randy Orton, The Wrestler and more. Here are some excerpts:
On Randy Orton Master Randy Orton slithered into the ring and mouthed an apology but I have to admit I certainly listened to his verbiage closely. Orton is a very compelling character and seems to be the most talked about character on Monday nights based on the reguloar Joe's I talk to while on the road. I knew that Orton had 'issues,' his words not mine, but I never knew the official name for him as most of his peers apparently use the slang for the ailment which has to do with a certain part of the male anatomy.
Orton is a red hot star on Raw and will no doubt, unless something shocking occurs, play a vital role at he 25th Anniversary of Wrestlemania whether some folks ike it or not. Whether or not I personally like Orton or I don't, I can't wait to see what he does next week on Raw especially after two members of the McMahon Family have now physically assaulted Mr. RKO who hears voices in his head.
On the Royal Rumble: The 22nd Royal Rumble was a fun event from where I was sitting as Tazz & I had the opportunity to broadcast a memorable WWE Title match that still has me scratching my head and the Royal Rumble Match with my fellow Hall of Famer and former Monday Night Raw partner Jerry Lawler. Here are some random thoughts from the past few days in the life of J.R.
On the Elimination Chamber: On a serious note, these Chamber matches are realy dangerous and are truly unforgiving and it amazes me that more men have not been seriously injured wrestling in such a unique and deadly environment. I know of not one wrestler who would say that the Elimination Chamber is their favorite match.
On The Wrestler: The Mrs. and I saw "The Wrestler" Friday night, watched it twice, and enjoyed it. A really strong, dramatic film that depicts how people who are obsessed with their own lives and their careers can self destruct even though they know that what they are doing is wrong and could even kill them. I've seen virtually every sports movie ever made and this one was the closest to depicting accurately several wrestlers I have known in the 70' and 80's in the regional territory days who would forsake all the good things in their lives to hear their name announced and to enjoy the ensuing reception the crowd provided them. I would think that to a certain dgree that this still goes on today in some obscure indy's primarily because of the reasons I outlined but perhaps more importantly because the wrestlers need the pay days and want to be discovered.
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