Jim Ross Talks WrestleMania XXX and What Match Can Steal the Show

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke to Jules Bentley of Gambit. During the interview, Ross and Bentley talked about a plethora of topics related to WrestleMania XXX in addition to Jim Ross’ one-man shows.

When asked about a potential sleeper match for WrestleMania XXX, Jim Ross said the following:

“Because of what’s at stake and the two guys in it, I think the Triple H/Daniel Bryan match could very well be the show-stealer on that card. I expect that match to go on early, so the audience is going to be fresher, full of “P & V.” Then the fact that there’s something definitive at stake as relates to the winner. [The winner gets a title shot later that night.] You have a destination, you have a reason, you have two highly talented guys that have so much professional pride. I think that Triple H/Bryan match is one that will tell a very compelling story. It’s not the beginning or ending chapter; another chapter will be written later in the night. But it’s got a chance to be a great match.”

“Good Ol’ JR” also talked about The Undertaker going up against Brock Lesnar at the event:

“Well, a match that, for anyone who hasn’t seen it, I think will make a lasting impression is the [Undertaker defending his WrestleMania winning] Streak. There’s a feeling about the Streak that’s hard to describe, a feeling you and those around you have when that match is about to begin. It’s not something that you can necessarily articulate, even as a skilled wordsmith or journalist. Undertaker’s 21 and 0; I’ve broadcast a lot of those matches, and it’s one of the most unique environments— and this isn’t hyperbole— I’ve ever experienced. When you look at Undertaker’s body of work, he wants to raise the bar every outing. The whole presentation of the Streak, in person, is an experience you just can’t replicate.”

Additionally, Ross spoke about his upcoming one-man show in “NOLA” and what fans can expect:

“I’ll do a succinct open, to get everybody up to speed on my career, and then we go right into the questions-and-answers. Fans can ask any question they choose. No topic is off limits — I call it a no-holds-barred Q&A — and the questions lead to stories. I’m not a stand-up comedian, but a lot of the stories are organically humorous, so there will be a lot of laughs. The questions make every show different, and I think that’s better than a long monologue. Each show has its own personality, its own tone, tenor and uniqueness. I don’t work off a teleprompter or script. I’m still a wrestling fan, been one my entire life, so I like spontaneity and improvisation.”

Be sure to read the entire interview between Bentley and Ross, which can be read here.