Jim Ross Comments On Jeff Hardy's Arrest, & More News
Jim Ross posted a blog tonight on his official website, www.jrsbarbq.com. Here are some of the more notable things he wrote:
Jeff Hardy's arrest earlier today on drug charges: "The news of Jeff Hardy's apparent arrest on drug charges is disturbing. I have spoken to no one about this matter and only know what info that I have read that was distributed by the police in North Carolina. I hope that there is better news on this matter forthcoming from Jeff or his attorney. Hopefully, Jeff has retained sufficient counsel to help him address these issues. I know that Jeff Hardy is a good young man with endless talents who finished his stint in WWE in grand fashion. Jeff, as are none of us, isn't perfect and I only hope this matter can be resolved quickly and efficiently so Jeff can move on with his life in a healthy and positive way. Jeff Hardy is innocent until proven guilty as there is likely much more to this matter than we know at this time."
If he would like to see another Chris Benoit DVD produced: "....I have no personal interest in seeing a Chris Benoit DVD produced at this time. Perhaps I will have a different mindset in the future. I don't know the answer to if or when that might occur. Yes, Chris was a great wrestler but exploiting his image on a DVD after the way the Benoit family tragically lost their lives would be untimely in my view."
WWE's upcoming DVD release on Hulk Hogan: "I may have mentioned this in a past blog but for the upcoming Hulk Hogan DVD there are some really unique matches of Hogan versus a variety of opponents including 3 that The King and I narrated especially for the DVD. Two from 1980 when Hogan was a villain managed by Freddie Blassie and the hairy backed version of Hulk faced Bob Backlund for the WWWF Title from Philly and Andre The Giant in Madison Square Garden. We also narrated a Hogan vs. Kamala bout from Paul Boesch's retirement show in Houston in 1987. I think you will enjoy what you see and what you hear on these narrated bouts. Let's just say that the King and I had alot of fun with this project as you will hear."
"Legends Roundtables" being filmed later this month: "WWE will be recording two, new Legends Roundtables later this month and will be introducing some new panelists. Jimmy Garvin and J.J. Dillon will join Michael Hayes and a panelist to be named later for two shows hosted by yours truly. The two subjects that will be discussed will be "The Lost Art of Wrestling Managers" and "The Culture of Southern Wrestling." I do not know when these programs will air but one could assume, at the earliest, in late October and sometime in November on WWE 24/7 On Demand."