[WWE] Jim Ross: I wish Smackdown would pay more attention to the cruiserweights

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In his latest Ross Report column on WWE.com, J.R. discusses Kane’s comeback and book, the potential of Rob Conway and Chris Masters, what’s lacking in the cruiserweight and tag divisions, and more. Some interesting comments include:

It’s going to be very interesting to see the evolution of several younger wrestlers on both RAW and SmackDown. I am encouraged by some. One thing is for sure: any young, potential WWE Superstar better understand ASAP that this a seven-day-a-week cycle of preparation in one form or another; focusing on this career opportunity part-time will not get them to big money and longevity. Even if a wrestler takes a day or two off to physically rest, studying tapes of the great ones isn’t to physically taxing…

…Too many young wrestlers have the basic same look, tattoos, hair, etc. Individuality is seemingly becoming a lost art. This business is so much more than a mullet, a few tattoos, some baby oil and the willingness to execute untimely high-risk maneuvers just for the hell of it…

…Why do some wrestlers wear jewelry such as earrings in the ring? I just don’t get it…

Credit: WWE.com

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.