J.R. on Jericho, TNA, West/Tenay, More

Jim Ross has posted another blog entry on his official web site. Below are the highlights:

- I do not consider Chris Jericho’s title reign as undisputed champ a disappointment whatsoever. Chris has never done anything to disappoint me in the ring and is one of the classiest individuals I have ever worked with in wrestling. Those that may unwisely think that Chris’ run as undisputed champ was less than it should have been need counseling.

- C.M. Punk is a uniquely talented wrestler and is one of the primary reasons I watch ECW every Tuesday night. Some day I hope he is a part of the Raw roster.

- I enjoyed working as the head of talent relations for many years in the WWE and signing so many individuals who became major stars. Those days are now merely memories and a part of wrestling history. I have zero desire to devote 24/7 to anything outside my family at this stage of my life, so the odds of me ever going back to head the WWE talent department are pretty much non-existent.

- I don’t have a clue if Chyna will ever be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I suppose it is possible but most likely, not probable. Plus, I still stick by my guns that Chyna wrestling men back in the day in the WWE was ill advised. If some fans enjoyed it, then great. I did not, as I don’t think women should wrestle men, at least not in front of paying customers.

- I have not read Lance Storm’s commentary about his feelings regarding the TV announcing on TNA . Mike Tenay is a wonderful man who I greatly respect for many reasons, so I will be the last guy to ever “knock” Mike’s work. I do not know Don West and don’t feel it would be right to rip him either. Announcing wrestling matches isn’t an easy job plus one can only comment on what is on one’s monitor and all broadcasters are expected to tow the company line, whether it be in wrestling or other TV vehicles, or seek work elsewhere.

- If Austin Idol were in his prime today he would be a wealthy “Heartthrob.” Great charisma, great talker, really solid in ring work and Idol was blessed with “it” which is either in a wrestler or not, as it cannot be manufactured. Cleveland Browns’ G.M. Phil Savage told me some cool Austin Idol stories when I saw Phil at the Cleveland Raw a couple of weeks ago. Try and find some old tapes of Idol vs. Lawler as that was some badass stuff.