Jim Ross Blog: JR Discusses the WWE Elimination Chamber PPV and Tonight’s Monday Night Raw Episode

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Jim Ross posted a Monday blog post update discussing the WWE Elimination Chamber PPV and tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw:

Ross on the Raw Elimination Chamber Match:

The Raw Chamber match kicking off the PPV surprised me and in a good way. I was anxious to see the presentation and didn’t have to wait long. Seems as if CM Punk and Chris Jericho still have unfinished business or so Jericho strongly feels. I hope that these two get to display their skills on the big stage.

Ross on Beth Phoenix vs. Tamina Snuka:

Thought the Beth Phoenix vs. Tamina Snuka bout was one of the better Diva bouts that I’ve seen in a while. Beth is positioned well as WWE Divas Champion while no Diva that I can recall has improved more rapidly than Tamina. We get lots of emails regarding a potential Beth vs. Kharma bout. I hope that one happens.

Ross on Santino Marella and the SmackDown Chamber Match:

Santino Marella seemed to be the standout at the end of the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match while watching from my La-Z-Boy. Santino is entertaining and has been around long enough that he has developed a following as evidenced by the reaction that he received from the live audience in Milwaukee. I’ll be anxious to see how Santino’s role on the PPV will be addressed on Smackdown.

I still vividly remember calling Santino’s Intercontinental Title victory a few years ago in Milan, Italy that I promptly dubbed the “Milan Miracle.” The post match celebration at the hotel was also memorable and it was a ‘miracle’ that I made my plane to London.

Ross on the Cena-Kane Ambulance Match:

Cena’s dropping of Kane off the top of the ambulance was scary and definitive. In my experience, matches like the Ambulance Match are challenging for broadcasters to call because there are essentially no near falls.

Ross on the Twitter Feud between CM Punk and R&B singer Chris Brown:

Q…”Will WWE capitalize on the ‘Twitter War’ between @CMPunk and singer Chris Brown? I’d suggest that would be a classic, Gorilla Monsoon reply of “HIGHLY UNLIKELY.” Chris Brown couldn’t be melted and poured on the WWE Champion plus I’ve never heard of Brown physically engaging any male.

Ross on TV-PG affecting the WWE product:

Q…”Does a PG TV rating such as WWE utilizes adversely affect the quality of the product?” NO. The number of established, main event level talents who are embroiled in clearly constructed, personal issues has more of a bearing on a broadcast than the TV rating. TV14, in other words , doesn’t guarantee success.

Ross on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw:

Should be a memorable night on RAW from Minneapolis, former home of Verne Gagne’s AWA, as the Undertaker is slated to be on RAW LIVE in the arena tonight. Undertaker is THE MAN in WWE and “The Streak’ has been a huge part of WrestleMania that unfortunately will some day come to an end. Perhaps it’s at that time when some will look back upon Taker’s accomplishments at the biggest event in the business in awe knowing that those milestones will never be approached.

CB’s Slant: I think JR should ask Batista whether or not TV-PG affects the product.

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