Jim Ross Speculates On Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 28, Talks TNA, Jeff Hardy and Michael McGillicutty

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In his latest blog entry, Jim Ross answered questions posted by his Twitter followers, provided an update on his health a few more weeks removed from his car crash, and had the following to say about an assortment of pro wrestling topics:

Ross on HBK at WrestleMania 28:

“Will HBK play a role in this year’s WM28?” I don’t know the verdict of that one officially but I can tell you that if @ShawnMichaels is involved in some fashion, and it won’t be wrestling, the event will be better. Obviously, HBK has a vested interest in the HHH/Undertaker issue. I’m anxious to hear what Shawn has to say about this matter next week on Raw as he will be on TV live Monday night.

Ross on TNA Wrestling:

“Would you like to buy TNA?” Lord, no. I have no desire, or the funding, to attempt to manage or own any wrestling company at this stage of my life. There are too many headaches and I’m not into sports psychology or managing a day care center for wrestlers.

“Do you hate TNA?” Hell, no. Why would I hate TNA? That makes no sense. It provides fans with more product to enjoy and more importantly, to me, provides wrestlers with another place to live their dream and earn a living. Same goes for ROH or any other promotion. The healthier those companies are the better it is for the overall genre. Any one who thinks that I ‘hate’ other wrestling organizations is 100% Pet Coon Goofy.

Ross on Jeff Hardy coming back to WWE in the future:

“Will Jeff Hardy ever return to WWE?” I have no way of answering that question other than to speculate that answer would be a ‘not likely.’ I have no way of knowing if Jeff would even be interested or if WWE would be interested. If Jeff is happy in TNA, then my suggestion to him as a friend would be to enjoy the ride and save your cash.

Ross on Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga:

Watched Michael McGillicutty in a Superstars match for this week and was impressed with him. Keep Curt Hennig’s son in mind as I feel that he can be a viable asset to WWE but the last name has got to go, IMO.

Some day David Otunga will be known for more than being Jennifer Hudson’s significant other and the RAW GM’s lackey. If Otunga steers the course, he has “something’ that seems to make him marketable.

CB’s Slant: I was with JR until the last part about David Otunga having “that something” that would “make him marketable” in WWE. I just don’t think of Otunga as an up and comer who has that “It Factor”, plus he’s still extremely green in the ring and I just don’t think he will ever get that much better both as a wrestler or on the microphone.

CB is an Editor for Pulse Wrestling and an original member of the Inside Pulse writing team covering the spectrum of pop culture including pro wrestling, sports, movies, music, radio and television.