WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry over at his website where he gives his thoughts on various topics. Ross talked about how WWE did such a good job with introducing the new cruiserweight division through the Cruiserweight Classic. The new cruiserweight division will begin on Monday’s episode of RAW.
“WWE did a terrific job in launching the development some new, athletically talented stars during their presentation of the Cruiserweight Classic. There is absolutely no reason that these new talents can’t ‘get over’ if they continue to work on improving their game, further developing in ring psychology and are creatively supported to allow them to do what they do best and that is seemingly inside the ring, bell to bell at this time. The Cruiserweights who can add strong verbal skills to their game will be the one’s who will most likely ascend up the cards and be in line for the most earnings. These talents will be valuable additions to Monday Night RAW and their ever challenging, three hour format.”
The Cruiserweight Classic Finale on Wednesday lived up to the hype and Ross praised WWE for thinking outside of the traditional box with the tournament.
“Any athletically oriented, pro wrestling presentation is more long lasting and meaningful IMO than is one steeped with bad acting and illogical creative and, as a rule, Cruiserweights bring a truck load of athleticism to the product. The CWC on the @WWENetwork was a good example of thinking outside the traditional, WWE box and looking farther down the road and squarely at the ‘big picture.’ If the WWE Cruiserweights are perceived as ‘stars’ from the get go, then there are big days ahead for these deserving and skilled performers.”
There were reports that Paige would be leaving the WWE but she cleared up the reports on Wednesday by saying in a statement on her Twitter account that she would be returning to action once she is healed from her injuries.
“Good to hear that Paige is returning to work at WWE as she’s one of my favorite women athletes in WWE. She’s grown up in the wrestling biz and has many organic instincts that can’t be easily taught. I hope that she can make her way back and get back to the business of what she came to America to do. She’s young and it would be so unfortunate if she had to go elsewhere to work in the biz as WWE offers her much more money and exposure than any one else IMO. I highly recommend to Paige that she get back in the saddle in WWE and show the other women how it’s done and push them to their limits.”
Ross also talked about NJPW and more. You can read the entire blog here. If you haven’t done so, you can listen to the latest episode of the Ross Report here:
