Jim Ross Talks Steve Austin's Interview with Vince McMahon

Following the Dec. 1 edition of “Monday Night Raw,” the WWE Network aired a special live edition of “The Steve Austin Show.” “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s popular podcast came to the WWE Network, as he spoke to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon for about 75 minutes. Austin was not afraid to ask McMahon the tough questions, bringing up CM Punk’s recent interview with Colt Cabana. McMahon would not dance around questions in regards to Punk, even apologizing to Punk because he received his termination papers on the day of his wedding.

Jim Ross also came up during the interview, as Austin was also not shy to ask about Ross’ “retirement” from WWE, which was actually a firing. Surprisingly, McMahon danced around questions about Ross more than he did the questions about Punk.

As part of Jim Ross’ weekly review of “Monday Night Raw” on JRsBarBQ.com, the WWE Hall of Famer also gave his thoughts on Austin’s interview with McMahon.

Ross wrote the following regarding the interview:

“Thoroughly enjoyed the Austin-McMahon discussion on the WWE Network Monday night after RAW. Thought it was well done by both men and informative and entertaining which are always two desirable traits of any piece of business.
Was happy that VKM addressed the hot topic of the CM Punk matter and was surprised abut the apology he made to Punk about getting his legal paperwork on Punk and AJ’s wedding day. Seems as if the door is open to resume talks some day if both parties are of that mindset.

Punk’s overwhelming desire to close the show at a WrestleMania is admirable and if any one in the locker room doesn’t have that same goal every day of their professional life then they need to find another line of work.

The topic of Bill Watts coming up was nostalgic as I recall organizing that FREE ‘meet and greet’ at the old Myriad featuring all the Mid South fan favorites including Kerry Von Erich as being a success the night WWE made their OKC debut.

Thought it was smart for Vince to add more time onto the conversation with the extra fifteen minutes that created the sense of urgency required to finish strong and they did just that. I have to believe that this programming was great for the @WWENetwork.”

Read Ross’ entire blog of “Monday Night Raw,” here.

Editor’s Note

Interesting that Ross didn’t mention anything about his name being brought up. After all he’s been through, it’s amazing how he has continued to follow the WWE product, and not show any disdain towards McMahon.