Jim Ross Says Reuniting With Jerry Lawler is Highly Unlikely
Jim Ross posted the following on JRsBarBQ.com in regards to a possible return to commentary with Jerry Lawler:
"I don't think that WWE is interested in putting me back on weekly TV and all the travel that comes along with it at this time. Would I love to work with King again? Certainly. Is this my call? Nope. Do I think that I will ever be paired with Lawler again on a regular basis? Highly unlikely."
Jim Ross Comments on the Announcing at Elimination Chamber
Jim Ross posted the following messages on his Twitter last night regarding the announcing:
“Wish King would backhand Striker. Cole directing traffic. Chamber hard 2 follow. Striker’s on an adjective rush. Intervention pls.”
“Thought Michael Cole did a fine job captaining the announcing ship @ Elim Chamber. 3 man announce teams challenging. Cole works hard.”
Several Former WWE and TNA Wrestlers Appearing at Indy Show
Tommy Dreamer, Jerry Lawler, Roddy Piper, Booker T, Ken Anderson, Paul London and Angelina Love will all be appearing at the Northeast Wrestling show on March 20th. Anderson and Booker T will be wrestling each other.
Was WWE Going To Continue Sheamus/Lawler Storyline?
According to Dave Meltzer, WWE may have had plans to continue something between Jerry Lawler and Sheamus before changing it. Lawler was scheduled for an independent wrestling show on November 21st, five days after he was attacked by Sheamus on RAW. After the angle on RAW that week, Lawler's people sent a text message to the indy promoter saying, "due to an ongoing storyline, Jerry Lawler can't make his appearance."
WWE Comic Series Announced
Titan Publishing issued a press release today announcing WWE Comics. 20 issues will be released in the US and Canada with the first issue, titled WWE Heroes, will be released on March 23rd, 2010.
“Each week more than 1.6 million teens watch WWE programming on television in the U.S. This is an important demographic for the comic book industry and vital for a successful launch in the industry,” stated Ned Hartley, Editor, WWE Heroes. “We've got some truly amazing stories to tell - our first issue is going to blow you away! The "in- your-face, no-holds-barred" attitude of the WWE works so well as a comic, we just can't wait for people to see the great surprises that we've got in store."
The WWE Heroes series will feature The Undertaker, Triple H, Randy Orton, HBK, Batista, Big Show, CM Punk, John Cena, Kane, Edge, Matt Hardy, Chris Jericho, Roddy Piper, Carlito, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler and Kelly Kelly.
Here's a synopsis of issue #1 from the press release: Issue #1 reveals an eternal rivalry set against the backdrop of the history of WWE. Why is the ruthless Shadow King so obsessed with WWE? What is the reason for his eternal and supernatural war with the Firstborn? And could his ancient opponent really be a member of the WWE roster?
Raw Commentators Needed Cheat Sheets
On RAW this past week, both Jerry Lawler and Jesse Ventura were given "cheat sheets" with photos of the Superstars in the different matches. In Lawler's case, he doesn't watch ECW or SmackDown and Ventura didn't really know anyone besides the top guys.
Jerry Lawler Talks About Jim Ross’ Return
Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler noted in an interview with The Sun Newspaper that he expects Jim Ross to be fit for a Wrestlemania return. Lawler said “There’s a strong possibility that WrestleMania could be when he makes a return. This was JR’s third attack of Bell’s Palsy and has sidelined him for several months due to the nerve regeneration process which can take a few month to grow back. Lawler closed his thoughts by saying “He is the voice of the WWE and WrestleMania wouldn’t be the same without hearing him.”
Jerry Lawler Doing Cover Artwork For WWE Comic Book Series
Jerry Lawler told the UK Sun today that WWE will be launching a new comic book series in the UK and he will be doing the artwork for the covers.
Results of Jerry Lawler’s Mayoral Election
Jerry Lawler finished in fifth place in the Memphis Mayoral race that was determined yesterday. Lawler only received 4% of the vote with 4,044 votes.
A C Wharton won the election with 56,860 votes, or 62%.
Jerry Lawler Taking Legal Action
Memphis, TN Mayoral candidate Jerry Lawler is considering legal action to prevent a televised debate from taking place on Saturday without him. “I wouldn’t be hiring an attorney to fight the Channel 3 decision unless I was very serious,” Lawler said. “If I weren’t serious I would just take it as it comes.” For more on this story, visit WREG.com.
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