3 Good reasons why JR should never be behind the RAW Commentators Desk again!

[Dave]

Now, before I even get started on this thread, I would very much like to say that I simply adore the work that Jim Ross did for the WWE in the many years that he was an announcer for them. He simply was the voice of the WWE Attitude Era and the voice that first welcomed me to the new world of WWE. However, those people out there who are dying for Jim Ross to get back behind the Raw commentary desk again (myself included) are in for a big surprise when I say that Jim Ross will never hold that position again and for good reason.

1. Jim Ross is not as manoeuvrable as Michael Cole.

It is true! Look at what Michael Cole has done since being given the opportunity on Raw. He is now the most hated commentator on all of the shows and with good reason. His feud with Daniel Bryan and his constant creaming over The Miz have us all in a flurry every Monday and Tuesday night. Last week, he walked off of NXT and although it will likely lead to something down the line, it just adds to the character of Michael Cole.

Jim Ross, for all his talent, simply could not get over a s a heel any more. He has been out of the game for far too long now and the people would love to see him back behind the desk, regardless of what he saying. Michael Cole can portray that heel character and thus has the advantage over JR.

2. As a talent scout for the WWE, Jim Ross does a more important job.

Now, I know that welcoming the viewers to Monday Night Raw or Smackdown might be a very important job but lest we forget that Jim Ross is one of the men who is looking after the future of the WWE. His job is to indentify the likes of the new Randy Orton or John Cena that could take the WWE into an even newer generation. Who knows how many great stars Jim Ross has uncovered in his time as a talent scout for the WWE. He obviously does the job very well or he would no longer be employed to do it.

3. His health is the most important factor!

Now, I don’t know how much travelling or stress is involved in his new role but I am willing to wager that it will not put more stress on JR than travelling to different continents every month. I am willing to bet that he is living a more comfortable life with less travelling and that is the most important factor of all.

No one wants to see Jim Ross take another palsy attack and have it finish him off. No, we would rather see him working for the company that has made his name. We would rather see him fit and healthy, even if it means sacrificing our listening pleasure for the sake of it. Are we so selfish that we would take this from him? I doubt it.

 

[a0161613]

1. Jim Ross is not as manoeuvrable as Michael Cole.

It is true! Look at what Michael Cole has done since being given the opportunity on Raw. He is now the most hated commentator on all of the shows and with good reason. His feud with Daniel Bryan and his constant creaming over The Miz have us all in a flurry every Monday and Tuesday night. Last week, he walked off of NXT and although it will likely lead to something down the line, it just adds to the character of Michael Cole.

Jim Ross, for all his talent, simply could not get over a s a heel any more. He has been out of the game for far too long now and the people would love to see him back behind the desk, regardless of what he saying. Michael Cole can portray that heel character and thus has the advantage over JR.

I agree. JR would suck as a heel but he has shown to be an excellent accessory (the wrong word) to a heel antagonist. Any color commentator in WWE could do the things that Cole has been doing as a heel.

Cole and JR could work as a combo. But it will never happen.

2. As a talent scout for the WWE, Jim Ross does a more important job.

Now, I know that welcoming the viewers to Monday Night Raw or Smackdown might be a very important job but lest we forget that Jim Ross is one of the men who is looking after the future of the WWE. His job is to indentify the likes of the new Randy Orton or John Cena that could take the WWE into an even newer generation. Who knows how many great stars Jim Ross has uncovered in his time as a talent scout for the WWE. He obviously does the job very well or he would no longer be employed to do it.

I agree. This is going to be an excellent role for him. Problem is, will JR see a great talent only for it to be dismissed by Vince? It's likely.

3. His health is the most important factor!

Now, I don’t know how much travelling or stress is involved in his new role but I am willing to wager that it will not put more stress on JR than travelling to different continents every month. I am willing to bet that he is living a more comfortable life with less travelling and that is the most important factor of all.

No one wants to see Jim Ross take another palsy attack and have it finish him off. No, we would rather see him working for the company that has made his name. We would rather see him fit and healthy, even if it means sacrificing our listening pleasure for the sake of it. Are we so selfish that we would take this from him? I doubt it.

Again I agree, but I am certain that Vince's motivation for removing JR from his announcing duties have nothing to do with this.

Cole has excelled as Vince's mouthpiece. Hearing him speak (especially when about Daniel Bryan) you can imagine Vince saying those things. Cole is a tool for Vince, a mouthpiece, a dummy. I can't believe that JR would be as compliant.

 

[Ultra Awesome]

I completely agree. Jim Ross had said so many times himself (in his own words) that he was happy with his current position in the company. Ross can do so much more for the company by being a talent scout then being a commentator. Considering the fact that Ross has been 'experienced' to wrestlers throughout most of his career, he can take all his knowledge and adapt it to a way that helps him decide who will be the next Rock, Triple H, etc etc.

Jim Ross is a very knowledgable guy. But everyone already knows that. His blogs are always something to look forward to as he has amazing insight. Now what better way to use these skills than to use them to scout talent. Jim Ross is a great commentator, sure. But he can accomplish so much more for the WWE by being a scout than by just calling a match. Cole can fill in his spot judt fine. Granted, not many people like Cole; but still, people cannot deny the fact that Cole is a great commentator no matter how stupid he makes himself look sometimes.

Besides, his 'health' simply cannot take all the touring done by the WWE. WWE travels 51 weeks a year. Jim Ross simply would not be able to handle all that. Jim Ross is an aging man now. I feel that's what people don't understand. he is simply not the man that he once was and we should except that.

Jim Ross was and always will be remembered as one of the greatest commentators of all time. His legacy (as a commentator) had been full-filled and there is no need to continue it. Now his role is to search for new talent. And as long as he's happy, well...that's really all that ,matters...

 

[I Suck Ass]

I also agree. As much as I love JR, he isn't a good fit for the company anymore. Like MR. AWESOME said, JR is smart. He knows how much his body can take. With the palsy attacks, there is no way he could do a full time job. Maybe PPV's, but not full-time. As for the "Cole listens to Vince" thing, it's not that Cole sucks up to Vince, it's that Cole does a much better job of being a heel announcer.

 

[Rckstrtmmy]

JR is one of the greatest announcers of all time. I agree with you about his health and the talent scouting being more important but I believe if the WWE wanted JR to play a heel announcer he can. Look back to when he went on a heel rant about when Steve Williams debuted...he drew some major heat from the crowd. Plus they wouldnt even need him to play a heel. He and Lawler had so much chemistry and were so much fun to listen to they didnt need to be the stereotypical heel/face commentating duo. The only reason Cole gets booed so much is because he really sucks. Everytime he opens his mouth he gets booed...hes like a male Vicki Guerrero. So I agree that Ross shouldn't commentate anymore but I don't think Cole can do one thing better than good ole JR.

 

[Strife3]

The only reason I see him returning to the table at Raw is cause Raw would be dying cause of how talentless Micheal cole really is. Now before anyone says it I am jealous cause so few people get to live out their dream job. Personally I'd love to announce Raw. Why? Cause even as little experence that I have I think I could do better then Cole

Yes im expecting to be flamed. Doesn't bother me since every ones has the right to what they think. Cole is not good for Raw. He is no Bobby the brain. That man knew how to be a heel. Cole only knows how to Suck. if it wasn't for King I'd watch Raw on Mute.

 

[Miss Flawless]

1. Jim Ross is not as manoeuvrable as Michael Cole.

That is true. Michael Cole has been working on the table for the shortest period of time, and nobody can stand him. (Including me) This means, he is doing an incredible job. The guy may have his flaws, but he's inexperienced as a commentator and I'm sure he will get better over the years.

2. As a talent scout for the WWE, Jim Ross does a more important job.

He does. Like you said, it is VERY important to introduce Monday Night Raw to millions around the world, but it is also VERY important to find the next Rock, HBK or even HHH. If he didn't do that, it would be hard for WWE to move forward, as he is an excellent talent scout.

I bet you, if HBK didn't retire, everybody would be saying "Oh, I'm so tired of HBK, he's already done everything he needs to do, yet he's still here." But, HBK retired at a great time leaving everyone, including himself satisfied. So, for any "We need JR back!" campaigners, we actually don't, because I'm pretty sure JR has done enough commentating. Also, after a bit, I'm sure all of you would be tired of good ol' JR.

3. His health is the most important factor!

His health is extremely important. JR is better to be healthy, than to pass out on live television. He has said that travelling 51 weeks a year is very tiering and it's hard. JR has been in the business for a very long time, I'm sure one's body will just give up with all the lack of sleep and stress from airports.

JR is a great commentator. My favourite actually, and he truly is missed, but he's done enough commentating and working backstage and searching for talent is much easier for him, it's a way for him to keep in touch with the company, but keep his health up.

 

[marklouis]

Well, I don't think JR is happy with his new role. I don't know the man, I'm just saying that based on the answers he gives to the Q & As on his website. I know for a fact he was upset about not being able to call HBK's last match @ Wrestlemania. And I don't really care if Ross can be a heel or not. Is that the job of the play by play announcer? If you want a heel announcer, get rid of Lawler (who is awful now) and put Regal or someone like him in that role. Michael Cole is an awful announcer, plain and simple. I want to hear the best possible people doing their jobs, and if JR wants to announce (which I think he does), then he should be allowed to.

 

[harrythem]

I completely agree and will go one further and say that, for the good of the company, JR should've been moved strictly to talent development and off of Raw from the moment he started getting Chris Jericho and either of the Hardy's or Christian confused. Along with Lawler the last few years of JR's commentary were on auto-pilot and didn't have that same
passion as they'd had back in the day.
He still had a more recognisable voice then anyone else but, to me at least, if he'd stayed commentating much longer he was in danger of doing a Flair and tarnishing his legacy by sticking around till people sussed out he was passed it.

I also go against the grain and think that Michael Cole is doing a rather good job as announcer of Raw, considering he's got the piss-poor king to work with. You only need to look back at his commentary with JBL to see that Cole, when he's got a fire lit under him, can be a damn good commentator and, with this heel movement he's been going on, it seems to me that fire has been lit again and he's entering rather good work

 

[billm75]

Again I agree, but I am certain that Vince's motivation for removing JR from his announcing duties have nothing to do with this.

Cole has excelled as Vince's mouthpiece. Hearing him speak (especially when about Daniel Bryan) you can imagine Vince saying those things. Cole is a tool for Vince, a mouthpiece, a dummy. I can't believe that JR would be as compliant.

JR would be as compliant if JR wanted to keep his income coming. I mean, it's entertainment, not professional journalism. JR is a great ambassador and mouthpiece for the WWE, but he's not above doing the dirty work in order to keep his income flowing. Do you really think he makes the kind of money (WWE money) selling bbq sauce and ketchup?? If he DID, he wouldn't be shilling it with every blog and twitter post he makes. It would sell itself. But I digress.

The WWE and pro wrestling in general, is one big machine. A machine, I might add, that is designed to create money. Period. Anyone in that business knows that to succeed and keep a job, you have to make money. I can guarantee you that JR would dress in a speedo and tiara if he thought that's what was needed to keep his job. All of them would. They're entertainers.

To stay on Topic, I miss JR behind the announce table. He brought a ton of credibility and knowledge to the job. Sure, he had his catch phrases, but at least when he spoke on a wrestler's history or a wrestler's approach to a match, he made you feel like he really spent years upon years dissecting the art of wrestling, much like a really good football, baseball, or boxing analyst can do. He's without a doubt the best at what he does.

With his health being a concern, he was able to keep that good WWE paycheck coming in and still be an assett to the company. Good for him!