Jim Ross on Daniel Bryan's WrestleMania 31 Spot

WWE Hall of Famer and former announcer Jim Ross recently made an appearance on “The Last Gentlemen” podcast with Jay Brody.

During the interview, Ross discussed Daniel Bryan and his spot on the WrestleMania 31 card, CM Punk’s drawing power in UFC, as well as his thoughts on current commentators in World Wrestling Entertainment:

Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 31

“Its a coach’s decision… In their view that’s the best utilization of Daniel Bryan. In the WWE, The Intercontinental Title has been very tepid…. [The Belt] could mean more… Maybe Daniel Bryan wins the ladder match at Wrestlemania, and becomes the Intercontinental Champion and actually has the title long enough to make it mean something… You also got a guy that’s in the eyes of many, a little undersized, and now unfortunately for him…. I don’t know how his health is… Whether he’s still on pins and needles…There’s probably more to the story then you and I know about.”

CM Punk not hitting buy rates in UFC

“It would probably be a very productive pay-per-view if Punk and [Brock] Lesnar were both on the same one….. The irony is that while neither of them are seemingly emotionally invested in the wrestling business any longer, which does alienate that fan base from you… They are both counting on that fan base to set those records.”

Commentators in WWE

“Like any other talent, you follow the producer, if your unwilling to compromise your style you’re more then likely to be replaced…. The announcers today are a reflection on how they are being produced. They are following their orders….”

To check out the interview in its entirety, click here.

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