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JR: Raw Thoughts, Mean Gene Okerlund, More
Written by Richard Gray on Nov 4, 2009 - 9:47:48 AM
Jim Ross posted a new blog on his website yesterday with his Raw thoughts. Below are the highlights:
- I liked Ozzie and Sharon Osbourne's role on Raw Monday night. It wasn't overkill and it played to their strengths. Ozzie, honestly, pleasantly surprised me with his performance and his wife is really sharp which has likely saved Ozzie's arse over the years. They are a prime example of where a "reality show" has helped their personas and made them relevant again to a new audience.
- The continued evolution of Sheamus, the big Irish guy with no last name, is something that I'm enjoying. Hopefully, this build will be consistent and not rushed as it is obvious to me that Sheamus, the big Irish guy with no last name, has marketable potential. I like his size, physicality, and obvious toughness and he also has a strong work ethic and desire to not just be a player to be be a main event player. Sheamus is one of the most intriguing personas in WWE right now for my money. Can you imagine how fast Sheamus would progress if he were managed by a red hot, mouthpiece who was relevant in today's marketplace?
- Good to see Kofi Kingston, who's now from his original homeland, continue to get his at bats. Kofi and Orton represent in ring youth which is a really good thing on which to build. Kofi's next few months of TV exposure will be crucial in his development as fans seem to be curious as far Kofi can go. I happen to feel that Kofi has a distinctive upside. However, too many stubbed toes or false starts seem to be the kiss of death with many of today's fans.
- Until the duo of Jericho and Big Show lowered the boom on the heroes Monday night, Raw felt like a somewhat, light hearted broadcast which isn't an indictment. I never felt any serious "fan angst" watching the show until the last few in ring minutes. For a PG rated TV show, this feedback isn't unusual or negative. It's simply what it is.
- It's easy to see that the WWE Divas are "smart, sexy and powerful" but what else good do they represent? Just curious.
- DX's commentary on the main event was entertaining. For a former Raw announcer, their remarks were amusing. At least it was a change of pace and was a new element added to the presentation.
- Key term is "new" of which the business needs an abundance.
- Got a nice phone call this morning from "Mean Gene" Okerlund who was calling from Sarasota, Florida. Gene is way ahead of me in the restaurant biz and is a great source of feedback for me in our efforts to build our J.R.'s BBQ Brand. Gene is feeling well, which is the main thing, and is still making a few times a month trek up to WWE land to do work in the WWE TV studio. I encourage you to check out a "Mean Gene's Burgers and Pizza" and let me know your thoughts.
Click here to read JR's latest in its entirety.
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