Jim Ross Does Not Rule Out Return for CM Punk Before WrestleMania

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross took to his blog on JRsBarBq.com to give his weekly thoughts on the week’s edition of “Monday Night Raw.” Ross discussed many aspects of the show such as the announcement of Paul Bearer’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, CM Punk not appearing, and many others.

Jim Ross wrote the following regarding Paul Bearer being announced as a member of the 2014 class of the WWE Hall of Fame:

“Wonderful to hear that my old pal Paul Bearer also known as Percy Pringle was announced in Chicago as going into this year’s class of the WWE Hall of Fame. Very deserving honor and another product of the territory system to be honored. The loyal, Alabama football and George Jones fan will be smiling down from Heaven when he’s honored in NOLA.

Ironic that it was the same, Chicago arena that I was announced as a Hall of Fame honoree in 2007 on a night that I will never forget.”

“Good Ol’ JR” also gave his overall thoughts on the show, and how Chicago did not “hijack” the program:

Enjoyed many aspects of RAW Monday night. No Punk. No hijacking. The WWE folks steered the course just as I had suggested here and at on my show in NYC Saturday night. Seems like many in the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community) were pulling for a disruptive show and I’m pleased that did not occur.

Ross noted that his highlight of the night was the rematch between The Shield and The Wyatt Family:

“For me, the highlight of RAW was the 6 man tag featuring The Shield versus The Wyatt Family. That was one, badass bout and many aspects of the WWE’s future was on display. Surprised that Seth Rollins seemingly walked away from his team but time will tell if that will be permanent or not. Somehow, I think not but that’s merely one man’s assumption.

The six men in the featured tag should feel really good about their efforts. I was very proud of them as I got to know them all when I used to travel down to NXT.”

Finally, Jim Ross gave his opinion on what will happen down the road for superstars like CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, heading into WrestleMania XXX:

“I still believe that Daniel Bryan will walk away from WM30 as one of the primary stars of the event in the Super Dome. Don’t bet against DB stealing the show in the Big Easy.  

As Steve Austin said on my podcast, the Ross Report, which drops later today and officially on Wednesday, I’d still not rule out CM Punk’s return to WWE in time for a WrestleMania match but my gut feeling is that ship is about to sail. Perhaps it already has.”

To read Jim Ross’ entire post regarding the March 3 “Monday Night Raw,” click here.