Jim Ross Ralks About Roddy Piper, PPV, Being Overrated & More

Jim Ross has a new blog up at JrsBarBQ.com, here are the highlights?

On His Health: I had a positive visit with an eye specialist today and my eye issues are stabilizing as long as I keep doing what I've been doing. I still have blurred vision and it's not a "Happy Hour" issue.

On Being Overrated: I got several emails about a sign on Raw that said "J.R. is Overrated." Hey, I like freedom of speech. That person had their opinion and took the time to make a sign, bring it from home, and display it for the world to see. I guess that's one way to get "JR" back on Raw. However, it did look like Michael Cole's handwriting or maybe an ex-wife's, but I can't be sure.

On Monthly PPV: Monthly PPV's in wrestling are dependent on one key element, long term creative planning. I like the fact that themed events are being utilized, also. However, too many specialty bouts can start to run together and lose their identity. Great PPV revenue is generated by "stars" being engaged in personal issues. Two guys or four guys inside a cage doesn't guarantee success simply because it's a cage match. If one sees only a handful of cage matches a year that's one thing but if they become a regular diet then the novelty of the cage looses its effectiveness. Adding new talents into the mix is also marketable as fans are curious as to how the younger guys will do in an elevated environment. PPV's are essential to the overall success of the business and will be constantly re-evaluated and strategized as time goes on.

On Roddy Piper Hosting Raw: Rowdy Roddy Piper will add plenty of sizzle as RAW's guest host next week from MSG. Hopefully, Hot Rod will get the standing ovation that he has earned from the Garden faithful. You can bet that if Roddy has his way that he will be extremely "hands on" when it comes to running RAW from the Big Apple.

- You can check out the full blog at JrsBarBQ.com.