Jim Ross thinks it’s cool if JBL made a jump to AEW.
On an episode of Grilling JR (via AdFreeShows), Jim Ross talked about the current run JBL is having on the independent circuit, Mexico, TNA, and anywhere he finds himself taking someone’s head off. Ross is open to JBL making a small-time jump to AEW and says they have many guys who can take a clothesline from the former WWE Undisputed Champion.
“Boredom. I think it’s boredom. He loves the wrestling business and he’s bored of sitting on the sideline. He believes that he can be relevant again, he believes he can continue to develop his in-ring persona and I love the surprise aspects of not knowing where he’s going to show up. I know it’s counter productive because we’re trying to sell tickets. This is something that he loves to do. Why not, all he’s doing is a clothesline. That’s what people come to see and that clothesline, it’s easy for a green indie guy or an overweight indie guy or whatever to take. It hurts, but you’ve got to have a special skill to get clotheslined. John’s really good at it, he’s got good psychology so I’m happy that he’s doing well. Like you said, he doesn’t need the money, he’s made a lot of money, he’s been investing well over the years. He’s very bright in that area. I’d like to, you know, he makes a surprise appearance for AEW somewhere down the road, doesn’t bother me. It might be a cool idea depending on who he’s going to pair up with. We’ve got lots of guys that can take clotheslines.”
“As we’ve said on the show many times, I think surprises are very special and our fans love surprises. John showing up and doing his thing [would be] a surprise, and a fitting surprise. I’m not saying he should be full-time, because I don’t know if he wants to be full-time, but I do think on a special occasion, him making an appearance would be talked about.”
JBL has helped the likes of Mance Warner, Brock Anderson, CW Anderson, and the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Nic Nemeth.
h/t to Fightful for the transcription.
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