In his latest Ross Report Podcast, Jim Ross spoke on another of topics, including his belief that Seth Rollins can be the top male Superstar in the WWE. Here’s Ross’ take on The Architecht (h/t WrestlingInc transcriptions):
“Pro wrestling is about one thing here,” Ross began. “It’s about creating new stars. And that’s not just me talking about Seth Rollins earlier. There’s no reason he shouldn’t be the guy. But if you’re going to be the guy, you need to have a full commitment from everybody in every aspect that contributes to creating the guy. Everything. Graphics, creative, music, attire, tweaking your gameplan a little bit. So I don’t think it has a big [connection] to the economy.”
Ross also talked about turning to new broadcasting ventures in 2019. He expressed a desire to call MMA, boxing and football:
“[More MMA broadcasting] is possible,” Ross reflected. “I’m probably going to be doing a lot things that I haven’t been doing come Spring. I’d like to do some more boxing. I’d like to do some football. I’d like to do some MMA. But I’m never going to deviate too far from my [pro] wrestling roots. That’d be stupid.”
Ross also addressed his relationship with AXS TV. Though his deal is set to expire at the end of December, he said he is not done working with AXS and explained he can’t call anything for them again until March of 2019:
“Let me say this right away, a little piece of business, ” Ross prefaced. “I have not, as far as I’m concerned, broadcast my last match on AXS TV. I’m unable to get back on their air until passed the end of March, but I am optimistic that I will, somewhere along the way, rejoin the team in some capacity. So I’ll just throw that in there. That’s all.”