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During the latest Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross spoke about his frustrations with AEW fans and WWE fans fighting.
āWho the hell wouldāve thought two years ago weād be talking about it in these terms? All of a sudden, AEW has become very, very relevant. I believe thatās all due to Tony Khan opening up the checkbook and signing some of the best talent in the world. I donāt say that as a knock to [WWE]. Iām not knocking the. All Iām saying is, two years ago, when AEW started its journey, I donāt think of any us, including me, thought it would grow to the level it has grown in this length of time. Itās pretty astonishing. So, the winners in all of this is the fans. But some fans just donāt have that mindset, and I think itās a sad state of affairs. We battled for years and years to be acknowledged by the public ā pro wrestling. Nobody wants to cover it. And now, everybody wants to cover it, and our own fanbase to some degree are bitching about it. Iām trying to figure out why, but I just donāt get it. āWell, itās because we were loyal to WWE all those years.ā I donāt understand it. But in any event, I want to enjoy the ride.ā
Ross spoke about how Vince McMahon is motivated by competition.
āIt motivates him. He doesnāt like to lose. I think the battle on Wednesday nights is indicative of that statement. Thatās why they moved to Tuesday. He didnāt like getting his ass beat every Wednesday night, and I know we didnāt win every Wednesday night. I get that, folks. But we won most of them, and winning one is too many for him. Heās very competitive. He believes he owns the genre, and I get it. I understand it. I always respect and appreciate his competitiveness. But yeah, he works better when thereās a little pressure on him, and I think thatās been proven time and time again. Heās a different breed of cat when it comes to that stuff. Reading on Thursdays who got this audience and that show got that audience, I can promise you was an issue. It was definitely an issue, without question.ā
Ross also spoke about "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig's announcing work, and wanting to work with CM Punk more.
āCurt and I developed a good friendship even though we were broadcast partners. He reminds me in his broadcast work of CM Punk in recent days. Punk is a natural at doing commentary. Thereās no doubt in my mind. One of my goals somewhere down the road would be to do a show on a regular basis with CM Punk. I think we would be terrific together. I know how he thinks and know how he works and you feed him things. Iām the point guard, and Iāve gotta get him the ball. Thatās what I would like to try to do at some point in time. Iām not knocking working with Tony or Excalibur, even thatās what itās gonna be made to be.ā
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