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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Sept 17, 2012 22:43:40 GMT -5
Watching the Sandow/Ryder match right now, and JR's trying to make some sort of prescient comment about how both men will be great athletes one day, and JBL completely schools him about how Ryder, being a former United States champion, already is a great athlete. Ross tonight was so far behind Cole and JBL that it wasn't funny. I hope next week it's just Cole and JBL for Raw while JR stays with doing NXT or whatever it is he's currently doing. Ross was a great commentator back during the heyday of yesteryear, if not the best ever when all is said and done. So many classic calls I attribute to him. But in 2012, he can be better used elsewhere than WWE's flagship show.  |
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Post by Yami Daimao on Sept 17, 2012 22:45:59 GMT -5
That's because he's not the JR we all know and love.
It's his counterpart, Evil JR.
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Post by Some Guy on Sept 17, 2012 22:46:24 GMT -5
I agree with you. Cole/JBL are much more natural together and it got awkward at times when JR tried to interject. I love JR to death, but it's probably best he steps aside.
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Post by fw91 on Sept 17, 2012 22:46:53 GMT -5
he's in a weird position as cole is the primary play by play guy here. JR is not best utilized as the color commentator. I'm sure he can still cut it, if he was in either the play by play guy or in a duo rather than a trio
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Post by Richard on Sept 17, 2012 22:47:01 GMT -5
He's been like this for at least 3 years, it's why I cannot figure out why people want him back on RAW so badly. I mean yeah he's one of the greatest commentators of all time but he just cannot hack it anymore on live TV. Give him a taped show like Smackdown or NXT where he can think and they can cover his mistakes and he shines.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2012 22:47:55 GMT -5
It's a sad day but I will agree. JR isn't much of a commentator anymore. He can still call certain moments better than anyone, but overall he's kind of tough to listen to.
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Post by FinalGwen on Sept 17, 2012 22:47:59 GMT -5
There are so many better commentators on the roster, I have no idea why they keep carting out JR.
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Post by mizerable on Sept 17, 2012 22:48:13 GMT -5
I said that back in 2006. JR just isn't as sharp as he used to be. He's better than Cole, but if Cole has someone like JBL to play off of...JR is left in the dust.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Sept 17, 2012 22:51:45 GMT -5
Have to agree, sadly. I wish they could keep JBL on full time. He brings the best out of Cole, so you just don't need JR.
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Post by lildude8218 on Sept 17, 2012 22:51:46 GMT -5
Twist of Fate
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Post by Jimmy on Sept 17, 2012 22:53:13 GMT -5
I do think he's still great, but I would agree that they're better off just going with Cole and JBL.
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Post by Been burned too many times on Sept 17, 2012 22:53:35 GMT -5
Been thinking that for a while now, love Cole though. Nostalgic bring backs for JR have gotten old.
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Post by Bone Daddy on Sept 17, 2012 22:57:28 GMT -5
To be fair, I doubt that the guy is watching Raw every week
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Post by Some Guy on Sept 17, 2012 23:06:56 GMT -5
To be fair, I doubt that the guy is watching Raw every week He definitely does, he comments on it all the time. He's not King with the product. |
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Post by Richard on Sept 17, 2012 23:08:46 GMT -5
To be fair, I doubt that the guy is watching Raw every week He definitely does, he comments on it all the time. He's not King with the product. Yeah, part of his job is to give notes to Vince and Co. on the shows. |
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Post by juvijuiceisloose on Sept 17, 2012 23:12:12 GMT -5
I think J.R. better as part of a two man team and not a three man team.
He used to get lost all the time when he, Vince and King were at the table.
Most times they've brought him back, it's been as part of a three man team and it's hard to get a word in.
Especially when they bring in guest commentators.
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Post by Dat Dude on Sept 17, 2012 23:14:53 GMT -5
Really? His work on FCW/NXT with Regal more than proves he still got it. Being the 3rd wheel just doesn't suit him.
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Post by mysterydriver on Sept 17, 2012 23:27:40 GMT -5
"Gee, John. Why don't you drag me outside and throw me into traffic."
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Sept 17, 2012 23:32:37 GMT -5
I realised he was passed it when he kept screaming "twist of fate!" each time Jeff hit the "whisper in the wind". That alongside calling him the "rainbow haired warrior" made me realise JR was finished.
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Post by saintpat on Sept 17, 2012 23:38:56 GMT -5
I've been saying it also for 2-3 years.
I do think he can continue to play a valuable role in all those WWE round-table history discussions on various topics. He just isn't a viable live announcer anymore.
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