Jim Ross on Brock Lesnar’s Contract, Paul Heyman, Curtis Axel

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross took to his blog Tuesday to give his thoughts on “Monday Night Raw” alongside other topics related to wrestling. Below are a few of the highlights from the entry.

Ross gave advice to Brock Lesnar on what he should do with his contract quickly expiring:

“Saw Brock Lesnar while attending UFC 184 this past Saturday in LA. He caused quite the stir with UFC fans in Los Angeles and likely raised the stakes in his negotiations with WWE and, perhaps even Viacom/Bellator/Spike TV. At Brock’s age and with his past medical history, I’d recommend him to re-sign with WWE, make more appearances which would make his sponsors, like Jimmy John’s, by the way they make a helluva sandwich, and perhaps even allow Brock to better monetize that arrangement. More people will see Brock wrestling on RAW than will ever see him on any UFC PPV. The number of eyes on Lesnar via WWE over a 12 month period will blow away the numbers that he would garner in UFC or in Bellator. Plus, it would be safer one has to believe. My gut says that Brock would love to go back to UFC and end his MMA career on his terms but I’m beginning to wonder if that is the best, long term plan for him. I have great respect for Brock Lesnar and he was certainly one of the top two or three all time recruits e signed while I was in WWE and I’m looking at this scenario as to what’s best physically for the athlete who has a young family.  Nonetheless at the end of the day we all have to be happy with what we are doing for our life’s work and that decision ultimately can only be made by Brock himself. I will be a fan of his work no matter where he lands.”

He paid compliments to the “Beast Incarnate’s” talking piece, Paul Heyman:

“On a broadcast that was heavy on promos/talk, HeymanHustle aka Paul Heyman formerly professionally known as Paul E Dangerly and Paul E Dangerously among other thing that we cannot print here, only kidding, stole the show. Great intensity on his promo because Paul believed every word that he said and his words were just that, his words, and not those provided him by a third party. If you want to study how to craft a promo, listen to this one.”

Ross also said he could get on board with #AxelMania:

“Bravo for Curtis Axel who gave us all that he had thus maximizing his minutes. I’ve always had plenty of time for young athletes like Axel and sincerely hope that he gets in the game and earns playing significant and important playing time.”

More from the blog can be found here.

Editor’s Note

Lesnar back to WWE makes all the sense in the world, but if the money isn’t right, he won’t do it.

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