A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
Raw is from OKC tonight and even though I can’t go because of my weekly, scheduled The Ross Report Podcast production time I do have friends and family attending and I will certainly DVR the show as usual. Some conspiracy theorists have attempted to make an issue over my absence from the OKC RAW as some sort of childish protest but it’s a non story and isn’t click bait. Sorry.
I will simply be at my every Monday night gig creating more Slobber Knocker Audio for you to enjoy on our podcast.
Brock Lesnar will fight Mark Hunt at UFC 200 as announced Monday morning on ESPN, a great marketing/promotional strategy by UFC and Dana White, BTW, but will also perform at WWE’s Summer Slam in a yet to be determined bout.
It’s a brilliant promotional move for UFC to help make this, their biggest ever PPV, extra special. Lesnar feels like the final piece of the puzzle that was needed to make this a legit, ‘must see’ show. A terrific event just got bigger. That’s a great thing for a promoter and all fans.
WWE was obviously in favor of this booking or it would not have happened.
Brock at UFC 200 helps WWE as it will create a natural segue regarding Brock at Summer Slam at most turns in the promotional road through mid July.
Win or lose at UFC 200, Lesnar will remain the most marketable talent on the WWE roster in the eyes of many including my own.
People who don’t know Brock often times have a challenging time in understanding the athlete, Brock Lesnar. He;’s complexly simple when one gets right down to it. He loves the money but still embraces athletic challenges and legit competition. I say get it while you can.
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
