Jim Ross Praises Harper and Ziggler, Has Concern For The Ascension and The New Day

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross took to his blog Tuesday to recap “Monday Night Raw.” In the process, Ross took an opportunity to both praise and express some concern for several WWE Superstars. Below are some of the highlights.

Ross was high on the program between Dolph Ziggler and Luke Harper, including their match on “RAW:”

“Ziggler vs. Harper…both men sold well, which is missing in many talent’s game within the business these days, and told a great story of competition and made me feel better about the IC Title status and how it an be heated up. I knew Harper had ‘it’ when I watched him down in NXT and Ziggler has been ready for ‘prime time’ for a good while now. I like how WWE has begun to utilize Dolph.”

He addressed the upcoming debut of The Ascension, but worried WWE may not have the right counterpart for them:

“Interesting Ascension vignettes…almost Road Warrior-esque which will be interesting to see how the audience accepts. WWE needs a hot, fan favorite tag team for Ascension to come in and ravage to get the fan’s attention.”

Ross also discussed The New Day and the groups struggles to get completely over thus far:

“Really curious as to how “New Day” is going to be accepted by the fans once they are launched officially IE in earnest. Today’s fans don’t seem to be too willing to provide second chances. I’d surmise that dressing in Carolina Blue and espousing such positivity that today’s wrestling fan may be a little hard on the talented trio who I happen to like personally and professionally. These three need to be special and draw positive attention to themselves by what they do in the ring and how they present themselves. If it’s the same old stuff, it won’t work. This sis where talents need to brainstorm and strategize on what they can do differently while they are being repackaged.”

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Editor’s Note

I’m waiting for McMahon to pull the plug on The New Day, which is a shame. Talented workers, but they need another area of investment right now.

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