WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross’ latest podcast is up now. JR discussed Sting’s last match. During Dynamite, they did an angle at the end of the show to set up Sting and Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks for AEW Revolution.
JR on the idea of him calling Sting’s last match at Revolution
“I mentioned that (calling Sting’s last match at Revolution) to Tony Khan last night. He agreed. It’s only right. It makes sense.”
On the announcement of Sting and Darby Allin will face The Young Bucks at Revolution:
“I don’t have a problem with it. You know you’re gonna get second guessed by today’s social media world no matter who you put to Sting in Darby against. Young Bucks are trying to kind of reinvent themselves. You can tell by their attire, their appearance. I thought they cleaned it up pretty good, got the little mustaches and so forth. They’re looking for a fresh start and that’s one way to do it. People are going to say, ‘Well, what if they don’t want to put so and so over?’ I don’t look at it that way. This is your job, and so tonight, your job requires you to lose. Let’s role. Let’s go.”
If he feels Sting should lose at Revolution and end his undefeated AEW winning streak:
“No. I hearken back to my disagreement with beating The Undertaker at WrestleMania with Brock Lesnar. It wasn’t necessary and I still don’t agree with that decision, but in any event, it has happened and people kind of forgot about it and moved on a little bit until guys like me and you bring it up. I like what they’re doing with Sting. Sting needs to be in a tag. Don’t be stupid. He’ll feel more confident. The match will have more action. You know, he’s not a kid. What is he? 60? (Conrad Thompson said he’s older than 60). He looks great. He’s in great shape. He’s always been a workout warrior since he and Luger owned that gym in Atlanta.”
Ross goes on a little bit later to say, “I know there’s going to be a lot of conjecture and discussion about the opponents. ‘Is this the right choice? Are the Bucks the right team?’ I don’t have a problem with it whatsoever, not even one apprehension. They’re looking to reintroduce themselves into the game, the workplace, so to speak, and let’s go do it. I’m excited about it. I need to get signed up so I can be there. So that’s where I am on that deal.”
Jim Ross said he would like to continue with AEW when his contract come due on February 14th, 2024:
“I hope so. I would like to finish up with AEW. I have to be realistic about things. I’m the same age as (Nick) Saban and (Bill) Belichick and all these cats.”
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