Jim Ross Blog: JR Talks Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole and THAT INFAMOUS RAW SEGMENT

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JR on Jerry Lawler’s Return: “Seeing Jerry and getting to introduce him back to RAW was a big, personal thrill for me. It was approximately two months ago that I never thought I would see him alive again. Our hug was real. That was a ‘moment’ in case you might be wondering what a real ‘moment’ in our business truly is.”

JR on Michael Cole: “I want to say that I have throughly enjoyed working with @michaelcole on RAW and that he’s evolved into an outstanding broadcaster. It felt like that Michael and I had our best hour of TV Monday night before I left to make room for Jerry.

Most would never realize or understand how demanding a role it is to broadcast the live, three hour Monday Night Raw programs. Michael is so organized and prepared plus he directs an amazing amount of traffic from ringside.

Perhaps some day we will be able to collaborate again.

The plan all along was for me to simply sit in for the King, do color commentary and not play by play, and keep Jerry’s seat warm until he was well enough to return to the announce table. I never heard anyone in WWE ever discuss King, Cole and me ever doing a three man announce team but that rumor or sentiment sort of took on a life of its own in some fan’s eyes.

I had a blast coming out of the bullpen and helping out but RAW is a Cole/King entity and I’m more than happy to watch from my La-Z-Boy from Norman until I’m needed again on any WWE broadcast. At this time, I’ve certainly got plenty of WWE projects to keep me busy.”

JR on THAT INFAMOUS RAW SEGMENT: “Was the post, Lawler verbal presentation my favorite aspect of RAW? No. The King’s return was the highlight of the show for me personally. But just like any other entertainment entity all content is subjective. Some folks will like some things more than others and there are some who will downright despise specific aspects of a broadcast.

It can be a blessing or a curse that wrestling fans are so passionate that when they like something they REALLY like it and when they don’t…well they have NO issues voicing their disgust and displeasure.”

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