Jim Ross Blog: NXT Feedback, WWE ’13, 1000th Episode Of RAW

[Farooq]

Possibly being called up for 1000th episode of Raw: WWE is approaching the 1000th episode of Monday night Raw in St. Louis on July 23. I’ve got to believe that this will be a hot ticket in St. L. I’ve cleared my calendar in case I’m called upon to be a part of the festivities. The best years of my WWE career were spent doing the live, Monday Night Raw broadcasts when, often times, the chips were down during the Monday night wars. Being a part of WWE’s franchise broadcast was a honor. I hope that those that are engaged in today’s Monday night process fully realize how special it is to be along for the ride on Monday nights and never approach the gig as merely a job.
New WWE NXT feedback: I got tons of tweets this week from fans who enjoyed the new, NXT. I worked on all of the first four broadcasts and appear in the main event segments in the next round of four shows. Partnering with William Regal was an enjoyable experience as we tried to make the show about the talents by using objectivity and honesty and not being the “Battling Bickerson’s.” The job of every broadcaster in this genre is to enhance and better represent the talents in ways in which the viewer will emotionally invest and not roll their eyes in absurd disbelief.
Working on WWE ’13 video game: Still doing some finishing touches on the exciting, new THQ produced WWE13 and all I can say is that this game brings the ATTITUDE!

Source: PWMania

 

[Snowman1]

JR is the greatest announcer of all time. It can't be debated, and this confirms it even more. The idea of using commentary to help get the talents in the ring over and enhance the viewing experience... it's a shame that those idiots on Raw can't just do that.

 

[Matt]

JR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Donald Trump_]

JR is the greatest announcer of all time. It can't be debated, and this confirms it even more. The idea of using commentary to help get the talents in the ring over and enhance the viewing experience... it's a shame that those idiots on Raw can't just do that.

I like JR, but I don't like how people instantly ride his dick on the mention of something good.

"This just in JR gave a homeless guy 300 dollars."
"JR is the greatest commentator of all time."

"This just in JR flashed his ass in public."
"Wow, JR is my favorite, such a humantarian."

 

[Lockard 23]

It's all opinion, but for me, JR is definitely the best announcer ever. No one else can call the matches and carry the drama in such a way that he makes you feel like the match is real, even though we all know it's a work. Just go back and watch him calling a match like Undertaker/Mankind at the '98 KOTR for a prime example. Or watch how into it he gets when Austin is turning heel at WM-X7.

I also can't imagine how stupid JR would have found it if he were asked (as the announcers today are, apparently) to pretend that he's holding back laughter when a comedy segment is going on.

 

[Leo C]

JR is the best announcer ever. Great voice, and just puts so much emotion and effort when calling matches. He makes it about the wrestlers. He makes epic segments that much better. I'm glad that he's in WWE '13, really liked the new NXT with his commentary alongside Regal and hope he's a part of Raw 1000.