J.R Blog: Regal’s New Stable, Strikeforce, Striker/Mathews, More

Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com. Here’s what JR said about:

Carano vs. Cyborg: It would seem that the Gina Carano vs. Cris Cyborg MMA bout on Showtime last weekend would erase some narrow minded individuals doubts that women can’t headline a major MMA event. Nice TV rating which was essentially all Carano and Cyborg…mostly Gina in my opinion. Could a women’s bout headline a wrestling PPV? Interesting question. In today’s marketplace and as the females are currently positioned my answer would reluctantly be no. However, there is no reason that two, highly skilled, in ring technicians who the fans have made the vital, vested interest in AND who have a strong, clearly defined personal issue can’t contribute MUCH more than they currently do. Does that mean I think that, if crafted properly, women can close a TV program in compelling fashion? Absolutely.

WWE’s New WCW DVD: “The Rise and Fall of WCW” is a compelling DVD that is full of controversy, unique perspectives, and is likely about as fair and balanced as WWE is going to be when slamming Turner’s WCW. It’s a three disc collection and has been intriguing as hell to watch. I highly recommend this DVD as it has tons of unique insight plus is documentary style which beats the hell out of match compilations in my personal view.

Matt Striker & Josh Matthews: Two of WWE’s most eligible, young bachelors, Matt Striker and Josh Mathews, if that is their real names, are doing a solid job broadcasting ECW Tuesday nights on Sy Fy. This duo does their prep and care about improving their game. Both should be destined for more, higher profile assignments in the future.

On A WWE Version Of Hard Knocks: I would be interested to see WWE produce a program comparable to HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” No, I’m not Jonseing for “Tough Enough” but selected behind the scenes activities at WWE events and the trials and tribulations of travel and all that goes with it would make for great TV. Some performers would likely be more natural in this environment than some are in front of the camera in their “official” TV personas.

On Regal’s New Stable: The new faction that William Regal has “assembled” on ECW interests me. Why? Because it’s new. I realize that everything “new” can’t be great or even good but at least it’s different. Plus, no one knows for sure what the audience is going to buy into until “new” is provided an opportunity to evolve over an adequate amount of time. Two of WWE’s most eligible, young bachelors, Matt Striker and Josh Mathews, if that is their real names, are doing a solid job broadcasting ECW Tuesday nights on Sy Fy. This duo does their prep and care about improving their game. Both should be destined for more, higher profile assignments in the future.

On The Wrestling Business: The wrestling business doesn’t need to be reinvented. Personal issues between talented and fundamentally sound individuals whether it be men or women still will put an ass every 18 inches and enhance TV ratings.

Check out the full blog at JRsBarBQ.com.

Chyna backstage visiting at RAW this past week – D-X return likely!?