Jim Ross Close to Signing With Fox Sports, Working on Paul Heyman WWE DVD

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross took to his blog Sunday morning to update fans about what some of his new endeavors are in the next few months. Notably, Ross noted that after submitting an article for Fox Sports on Saturday, there are deep talks between the two sides.

“I have not yet signed with Fox but we are obviously close and are hopeful that we can finalize the contract next week. Fox provides an amazing platform for creative work and for the many projects that I am working on during the most unretired time of my life.”

Also, Ross noted that he has been asked by WWE to participate in shooting for a Paul Heyman DVD. This will be the first time he has worked with the company since leaving last year.

“Been asked by WWE to be a part of the upcoming Paul Heyman DVD of which I’m anxious to participate. Once details are worked out we will schedule a time for me to head to WWE HQ and tell a few…dozen Heyman stories. I’m very honored to have been requested to be a part of this production as it was me who gave Paul his first broadcast gig and taught him the ropes as best that I could . Paul was so high strung and outspoken that many within WCW did not want to work with him but I saw talent in the abrasive albeit highly intelligent Jewish kid from Scarsdale, N.Y.”

He also related Heyman’s success to that of WrestleMania X-Seven.

“Many fans think that our broadcast of WM17 may have been the best broadcasted ‘Mania to date. The credit for that show goes to the amazing talents who raised the bar that night in the Astrodome. But Paul was at his best that night.”

The entire blog entry can be seen here.

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