JR And Shawn Michaels Discuss Assorted Topics (Streak Ending, NXT, Sherri Martel, etc.)

[The GOAT]

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Wrestling Inc. correspondent Scott H. was at "An Evening with Shawn Michaels" in Manchester, United Kingdom this past Monday. The night was originally supposed to be hosted by Jim Ross, but JR and HBK did the show together on stage. Below are some highlights from Scott, we will have more from the Q&A later this week.

* Jim Ross is asked about what Jerry "The King" Lawler is like on the road, and he says he is true fun, especially if you are female and under 25. JR says King loves to sing Beatles song in his full Memphis accent and that when WWE is in Liverpool, King loves doing the Beatles tour.

* The talk turns to Sherri Martel. HBK says Sherri was without a doubt a major influence on his career. He talks about how Sherri used to kick people outside of the ring if they refused to sell for him. JR talks about how talented Sherri was a worker, how she never ever took away from the talent and that today's Divas should focus 10 minutes of their day watching Sherri Martel instead of shopping on Louis Vuitton.

* The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak ending is discussed, and Michaels admits that he wasn't a fan of the decision, and neither was JR. JR talked about Brock Lesnar not wanting to beat the streak and asking to lose the match, but the decision had been made.

* Shawn talks about how he was suppose to be part of a team of former champions who went out to the ring to celebrate with Daniel Bryan over his title win at WrestleMania XXX, but HBK refused after the way the crowd reacted after Brock's victory, so he left the Superdome early.

* Asked about current talent, Shawn said that all three members of the Shield are good workers, but he doesn't really watch the product much these days.

* The art of selling is discussed, and JR says that today's product lacks it, far too much. JR tells talent that if they want to learn how to sell, watch Shawn Michaels, Ricky Morton, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat.

* JR says that NXT is the most important aspect of WWE's business model. He says WWE can go to Wall Street and get a VP from anywhere but they can't just go and grab Sami Zayn, Neville, Finn Balor or Kevin Owens from just anywhere.

I'm curious what Michaels' problem with the crowd's reaction towards the Taker loss was? That they didn't give him a loud enough round of applause afterwards? I remember a report saying that McMahon was disappointed as well, stating that he was hoping the crowd had given a bigger applause for the Undertaker than they did, but I think their shocked reaction the moment the referee's hand slapped the mat for the third time pretty much says it all.

On another note, it's cool as hell that Brock has such respect for Taker that even he initially refused to win the match. Not that I'm still butt-hurt that he was the one selected to end the Streak or anything, I actually mellowed on it quite quickly, but still.

I'm also surprised that they didn't mention Bret Hart when discussing the art of selling because Bret was a tremendous seller, probably one of the very best in the history of the business.

 

[Leo C]

I was also surprised with that crowd comment. I mean, I myself couldn't react at all for a few minutes after the match when watching that home, imagine the people in the arena.

 

[Red Rain]

The thing I took away from this interview is that JR is still c*nt hurt about the business.
Every question he answers these days further illuminates the fact that he is a Debbie Downer.
He even found a way to both highlight and insult NXT in one swift blow.
Why did HBK leave early? He's a drama queen who's hammered for adulation.

The Divas are great, f*ck their opinion on Sherri Martel.

 

[Green Jesus]

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I'm curious what Michaels' problem with the crowd's reaction towards the Taker loss was? That they didn't give him a loud enough round of applause afterwards? I remember a report saying that McMahon was disappointed as well, stating that he was hoping the crowd had given a bigger applause for the Undertaker than they did, but I think their shocked reaction the moment the referee's hand slapped the mat for the third time pretty much says it all.

On another note, it's cool as hell that Brock has such respect for Taker that even he initially refused to win the match. Not that I'm still butt-hurt that he was the one selected to end the Streak or anything, I actually mellowed on it quite quickly, but still.

I'm also surprised that they didn't mention Bret Hart when discussing the art of selling because Bret was a tremendous seller, probably one of the very best in the history of the business.

I didn't see the interview, but wasn't he talking about how the crowd kept silent or mumbling in disbelief even during the main-event? (For a little bit, at least)

 

[Majour]

JR can fuck off. The streak ended and people were genuinely shocked, what did he expect? And why he feels the need to shit on the divas like that is beyond me- it's not them or Louis Vuitton doing a terrible fucking job with the division.

 

[The GOAT]

JR can fuck off. The streak ended and people were genuinely shocked, what did he expect? And why he feels the need to shit on the divas like that is beyond me- it's not them or Louis Vuitton doing a terrible fucking job with the division.

I'm pretty sure people being genuinely shocked is the last reason he was against Brock Lesnar ending the Streak. People would have been shocked no matter who was chosen to end it.

Although I have heard before that JR was supposedly hoping that the Undertaker would retire with the Streak still intact, he probably feels that if they were gonna end it, it should have gone to a younger superstar who would be around for the next 10-15 years. Imagine if someone like Kevin Owens had ended the Streak in Taker's home-state of Texas next year instead.

 

[Aids Johnson]

I'm pretty sure people being genuinely shocked is the last reason he was against Brock Lesnar ending the Streak. People would have been shocked no matter who was chosen to end it.

Although I have heard before that JR was supposedly hoping that the Undertaker would retire with the Streak still intact, he probably feels that if they were gonna end it, it should have gone to a younger superstar who would be around for the next 10-15 years. Imagine if someone like Kevin Owens had ended the Streak in Taker's home-state of Texas next year instead.

Kevin Owens in 15 years? I guess Vader is still going.

 

[The GOAT]

Kevin Owens in 15 years? I guess Vader is still going.

Kevin Owens is only 31. 31+15=46, which is usually about the age that wrestlers start seriously considering retirement (provided they haven't already been forced to hang up the boots due to a serious injury, ala Austin, Edge, etc.)

 

[Aids Johnson]

I thought you meant of time on top, meaning someone in their early/mid 20's, not the end of a career.

 

[The GOAT]

I said someone who was around for the next 10-15 years, not necessarily someone who's on top the entire time. Nobody should be on top for 15 straight years, no matter who they are (unless we're talking a sporadic main eventer, like Shawn Michaels during his second run from 2002-2010.)

 

[I'll See Ya Kia]

I don't think the divas have very much control even if they had an idea. I'm not sure why they would say such a thing about the girls out there.

 

[Aids Johnson]

I don't think the divas have very much control even if they had an idea. I'm not sure why they would say such a thing about the girls out there.

Who is you?

WWE needs Taryn, case closed end of story. Gail Kim too, again. Those two in WWE could have a feud people would actually watch.

 

[I'll See Ya Kia]

Who is you?

WWE needs Taryn, case closed end of story. Gail Kim too, again. Those two in WWE could have a feud people would actually watch.

Well, hello!

 

[Prince Bálor]

The main roster does have talented divas, let's be real here. It's just that their booking is atrocious.

As far as the people reacting to Taker's Streak ending goes, well, who can blame them? Everyone was shocked.

 

[Gman003]

Whats up Deluxe, I have recently gone through the same type of thing. Stopped watching around 2005 due to being a teenager and losing interest. Re discovered wwe the same week as wrestle mania 31.
I too was shocked at how much it has changed.
One thing I've nnoticed, it seems like the same matches every week. And ppv re matches 10 mminutes after the other ppv match.
Feuds are short lived and there's more focus on the same handful of people.
All that being said, I do enjoy the ppv for the most part. And really that's the only time a decent match happens. During raw it seems there is a lot of disqualification. Probably to avoid injury before the ppv.
Like ryback vs big show. setup for battle ground the day after mitb.
so they had a match 2 weeks ago miz was ringside and then interfered and ended the match. made battle ground a triple threat. The next week same thing he was ringside and annoying then got involved.
Like come on two crap matches just to make sure people know they have one coming up at the next ppv.
Anyways i have a lot to say about the product and lack of build up and heart and the writing. I'll just leave it there.