WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart recently made headlines with his harsh criticism of current World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, specifically calling his frequent use of chops “lazy s–t wrestling.” Legendary announcer Jim Ross has now weighed in on the controversial take, stating that while he understands Bret’s point of view, he believes the issue is more about the overuse of the move in general rather than a problem with GUNTHER himself.
The hard-hitting, physical style of GUNTHER has made him one of the most respected and dominant champions in WWE. His brutal chops are a signature part of his arsenal and a key element of his “Ring General” persona. Hart’s comments sparked a widespread debate among fans and wrestlers about in-ring style and what constitutes “good” wrestling.
Understanding The Point
On his Grilling JR podcast, Ross was asked about Bret’s comments. As a fellow traditionalist, Ross said he could see where the “Hitman” was coming from.
“I think the chops have a big priority in this discussion. You know, a lot of guys like Brett, who’s so deadly against chops, and I can understand his point.”
A Tool to Be Used Properly
Ross elaborated on his own feelings, agreeing that the chop has become an overused move in modern wrestling. However, he believes that any move, including the chop, can be effective when used properly and not as a crutch.
“I should have kept a tally of how many chops I saw this weekend at the two SummerSlam events, a lot of them. And so at a certain point in time, as a viewer, even, and specifically, you’ve seen it once, you’ve seen it again, you don’t need to see it again type thing. It’s just enough is enough. So that’s kind of where I am on that chop thing. I think it can be over. It’s not. It is effective when used properly, like most things in wrestling. But it’s just a matter of, I don’t know, Conrad, I just just doesn’t seem, seems like it’s overused. Anything that’s overused is not a positive.”
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