Post by Natalya's Ass Fanboy on Apr 26, 2010 16:17:48 GMT -5
J.R.'s done a lot of Q&Aing the past 24 hours and TNA's been brought up a lot. Some are just brief mentions but a couple directly address the talks of him potentially signing there.
Here they are for those interested...
J.R.'s Latest Q&A | J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q
Here they are for those interested...
J.R.'s Latest Q&A | J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q
El Presidente Asks: Jim, I noticed TNA stars are able to take independant bookings and many do, my question is, since they take such bookings, could the WWE not then book whoever they wanted off the TNA roster for one off apperances with WWE?
J.R.'s Answer: I seriously doubt it as TNA would not leave such a loop hole in their contracts. Working indy shows and working for WWE are two major differences.
the wrestling shade Asks: dear mr jr i heard two news the other day that i wish to share with you so you can give me your thoughts so bare with me please ok 1)The buzz amongst TNA sources is that Ross was not open to being just a play-by-play announcer for TNA. Rather, the talk amongst those unofficially recruiting him is that Ross expressed more interested in playing a behind the scenes general manager role in the sense that he would help shape the roster and the office staff structure among other duties. The feeling coming out of the meeting was that Ross was not interested in committing to TNA and is looking for work outside pro wrestling if he doesn’t strike a new deal with WWE. TNA has hired a consulting firm to look at their TV numbers and interview fans for feedback. The memories from fans in the males 18-34 demographic of ECW were said to be strongly positive. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is interested in doing an ECW-like stable in TNA. The idea would be to have Paul Heyman as the leader of the group with guys like Tommy Dreamer, Team 3D, Rob Van Dam, Taz, Dr. Stevie, Raven and Mick Foley, when he returns to the storylines. There are conflicting reports on Heyman. Some close to him believe there’s a chance of him coming to TNA but others don’t believe it will happen, as a talent or writer. Heyman was being talked about a lot at the recent Impact tapings backstage. Heyman is currently working on two different books, one being an autobiography. 2)TNA has hired a consulting firm to look at their TV numbers and interview fans for feedback. The memories from fans in the males 18-34 demographic of ECW were said to be strongly positive. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is interested in doing an ECW-like stable in TNA. The idea would be to have Paul Heyman as the leader of the group with guys like Tommy Dreamer, Team 3D, Rob Van Dam, Taz, Dr. Stevie, Raven and Mick Foley, when he returns to the storylines. There are conflicting reports on Heyman. Some close to him believe there’s a chance of him coming to TNA but others don’t believe it will happen, as a talent or writer. Heyman was being talked about a lot at the recent Impact tapings backstage. Heyman is currently working on two different books, one being an autobiography. so i realy need your thoughts on these matter as soon as possible thanks
J.R.'s Answer: I am a fan of TNA and hope that they become successful and earn better TV ratings. Where I may or may not fit into their plans is TBD. I do have several outside of wrestling options that interest me but I haven't lost my passion for pro wrestling either. I think it is good to have options. If TNA and us begin negotiations in earnest then both parties will actually know what the other wants or needs to make a potential deal work. That time hasn't come. I'm not sure about the consulting matter as I have seen some research projects work well and some waste time and money. I'm not in that loop nor am I informed of the research in which they are doing. If the research was done in Philly then having the ECW brand still have equity doesn't surprise me. Paul Heyman doesn't seem interested in getting back into wrestling or so I hear. I guess time will tell. Bottom line is that for the pat 36 years I have been a total team player and don't plan on changing my philosophy any time soon. If I commit to any entity they will get all that I have to offer, in or out of pro wrestling.
smokey.1122@yah... Asks: J.R.im sorry if you feel I have to buy your bbq sauce,for you to answer my questions.I feel my questions were totally acceptable to answer.they were question(s) about rvd winning the tna championship.I guess you feel your above my questions which is fine.I will not return to this site.i am also no longer a fan of you!!!thanks for wasting my time to write for no answer!!
J.R.'s Answer: I'm a fan of RVD and his work. If TNA feels he's the man to be their champ then more power to them. I hope that it works out for Rob and TNA. Don't see as to why it won't. I physically can';t answer all the questions that we receive but I do like selling products as that's how we fund this site and keep it up and running so that I can answer the questions that I can. If you choose to not return that is certainly your choice. Thanks.
sabin06 Asks: Hey I have a good question for you, i know you have been asked this many times, but are you going to Join TNA? heres what I read on this one web site. Jim Ross met with TNA Chief Financial Officer Dean Broadhead, Dixie Carter and her father Bob Carter a few weeks ago to discuss working with the company when his WWE contract expires in just 10 days. Is that true is that a lie? you tell me.
J.R.'s Answer: I have never met with Mr. Dean Broadhead in my life any where or any time. I do think that the Carter Family are first class people from what I can ascertain.
TiagoTNA Asks: Hey JR, i´m sad you did´t answer to my last question, but i have a new one that i seriously want you to take attention. Do you think that WWE or TNA would improve if they include a bit of MMA in their product, i mean...shoot fighting. Like, inside a steel cage and make the match a bit more realistic, because i think that a reasonable junction between pro-wrestling and MMA would work very well. What´s your opinion about this? Thanks for your time, Portugal loves Jim Ross.
J.R.'s Answer: I don't think the two should be mixed because wrestling is show biz and MMA isn't and the two on the same show doesn't feel like a fit to me. I don't know what your last question was but I can't simply answer every single question that comes in here. I try to do my best.
PintosNCheese Asks: Hey JR, First of all I wanted to let you know that we had our first family BBQ of the season last night, of course I used your sauce and the family loved it! My question is... Even though I know you are friends with Ric Flair and while I mean him no disrespect and still believe him one of the greatest of all time, don't you think he is tarnishing his legacy and reputation by wrestling again after the stellar send off WWE gave him in 2008? It makes me think of Terry Funk and the multiple retirements he had, didn't make him look very good. Anyway, just wanted you're input, and thanks for making a family BBQ a smash hit!!!
J.R.'s Answer: I'm ecstatic that your BBQ sent so well and that our products could be a part of it. Ric is just working for a living in the same line of work that he's been doing forever. I'd personally rather not see Naitch wrestle that much so as it stays special but he definitely adds to the TNA presentation.
smokey.1122@yah... Asks: why arent you answering questions about tna im sure there is some??
J.R.'s Answer: I thought you said that you weren't coming back to the site. I have nothing to share to the general public about TNA other than what I have said in the past. I hope that they are successful and that they can continue to provide many, good people with a place to work. The Carter family are great people and so are many of the men and women who work in TNA, many of who I have known for years. There is absolutely nothing substantive to talk about at this time.
J.R.'s Answer: I seriously doubt it as TNA would not leave such a loop hole in their contracts. Working indy shows and working for WWE are two major differences.
the wrestling shade Asks: dear mr jr i heard two news the other day that i wish to share with you so you can give me your thoughts so bare with me please ok 1)The buzz amongst TNA sources is that Ross was not open to being just a play-by-play announcer for TNA. Rather, the talk amongst those unofficially recruiting him is that Ross expressed more interested in playing a behind the scenes general manager role in the sense that he would help shape the roster and the office staff structure among other duties. The feeling coming out of the meeting was that Ross was not interested in committing to TNA and is looking for work outside pro wrestling if he doesn’t strike a new deal with WWE. TNA has hired a consulting firm to look at their TV numbers and interview fans for feedback. The memories from fans in the males 18-34 demographic of ECW were said to be strongly positive. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is interested in doing an ECW-like stable in TNA. The idea would be to have Paul Heyman as the leader of the group with guys like Tommy Dreamer, Team 3D, Rob Van Dam, Taz, Dr. Stevie, Raven and Mick Foley, when he returns to the storylines. There are conflicting reports on Heyman. Some close to him believe there’s a chance of him coming to TNA but others don’t believe it will happen, as a talent or writer. Heyman was being talked about a lot at the recent Impact tapings backstage. Heyman is currently working on two different books, one being an autobiography. 2)TNA has hired a consulting firm to look at their TV numbers and interview fans for feedback. The memories from fans in the males 18-34 demographic of ECW were said to be strongly positive. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is interested in doing an ECW-like stable in TNA. The idea would be to have Paul Heyman as the leader of the group with guys like Tommy Dreamer, Team 3D, Rob Van Dam, Taz, Dr. Stevie, Raven and Mick Foley, when he returns to the storylines. There are conflicting reports on Heyman. Some close to him believe there’s a chance of him coming to TNA but others don’t believe it will happen, as a talent or writer. Heyman was being talked about a lot at the recent Impact tapings backstage. Heyman is currently working on two different books, one being an autobiography. so i realy need your thoughts on these matter as soon as possible thanks
J.R.'s Answer: I am a fan of TNA and hope that they become successful and earn better TV ratings. Where I may or may not fit into their plans is TBD. I do have several outside of wrestling options that interest me but I haven't lost my passion for pro wrestling either. I think it is good to have options. If TNA and us begin negotiations in earnest then both parties will actually know what the other wants or needs to make a potential deal work. That time hasn't come. I'm not sure about the consulting matter as I have seen some research projects work well and some waste time and money. I'm not in that loop nor am I informed of the research in which they are doing. If the research was done in Philly then having the ECW brand still have equity doesn't surprise me. Paul Heyman doesn't seem interested in getting back into wrestling or so I hear. I guess time will tell. Bottom line is that for the pat 36 years I have been a total team player and don't plan on changing my philosophy any time soon. If I commit to any entity they will get all that I have to offer, in or out of pro wrestling.
smokey.1122@yah... Asks: J.R.im sorry if you feel I have to buy your bbq sauce,for you to answer my questions.I feel my questions were totally acceptable to answer.they were question(s) about rvd winning the tna championship.I guess you feel your above my questions which is fine.I will not return to this site.i am also no longer a fan of you!!!thanks for wasting my time to write for no answer!!
J.R.'s Answer: I'm a fan of RVD and his work. If TNA feels he's the man to be their champ then more power to them. I hope that it works out for Rob and TNA. Don't see as to why it won't. I physically can';t answer all the questions that we receive but I do like selling products as that's how we fund this site and keep it up and running so that I can answer the questions that I can. If you choose to not return that is certainly your choice. Thanks.
sabin06 Asks: Hey I have a good question for you, i know you have been asked this many times, but are you going to Join TNA? heres what I read on this one web site. Jim Ross met with TNA Chief Financial Officer Dean Broadhead, Dixie Carter and her father Bob Carter a few weeks ago to discuss working with the company when his WWE contract expires in just 10 days. Is that true is that a lie? you tell me.
J.R.'s Answer: I have never met with Mr. Dean Broadhead in my life any where or any time. I do think that the Carter Family are first class people from what I can ascertain.
TiagoTNA Asks: Hey JR, i´m sad you did´t answer to my last question, but i have a new one that i seriously want you to take attention. Do you think that WWE or TNA would improve if they include a bit of MMA in their product, i mean...shoot fighting. Like, inside a steel cage and make the match a bit more realistic, because i think that a reasonable junction between pro-wrestling and MMA would work very well. What´s your opinion about this? Thanks for your time, Portugal loves Jim Ross.
J.R.'s Answer: I don't think the two should be mixed because wrestling is show biz and MMA isn't and the two on the same show doesn't feel like a fit to me. I don't know what your last question was but I can't simply answer every single question that comes in here. I try to do my best.
PintosNCheese Asks: Hey JR, First of all I wanted to let you know that we had our first family BBQ of the season last night, of course I used your sauce and the family loved it! My question is... Even though I know you are friends with Ric Flair and while I mean him no disrespect and still believe him one of the greatest of all time, don't you think he is tarnishing his legacy and reputation by wrestling again after the stellar send off WWE gave him in 2008? It makes me think of Terry Funk and the multiple retirements he had, didn't make him look very good. Anyway, just wanted you're input, and thanks for making a family BBQ a smash hit!!!
J.R.'s Answer: I'm ecstatic that your BBQ sent so well and that our products could be a part of it. Ric is just working for a living in the same line of work that he's been doing forever. I'd personally rather not see Naitch wrestle that much so as it stays special but he definitely adds to the TNA presentation.
smokey.1122@yah... Asks: why arent you answering questions about tna im sure there is some??
J.R.'s Answer: I thought you said that you weren't coming back to the site. I have nothing to share to the general public about TNA other than what I have said in the past. I hope that they are successful and that they can continue to provide many, good people with a place to work. The Carter family are great people and so are many of the men and women who work in TNA, many of who I have known for years. There is absolutely nothing substantive to talk about at this time.