Flair On WWE.com, Austin Gets TMZed, WWE Alters Payment System, More JR
- Ric Flair has done a special one off version of his former internet show “Stylin’ & Profilin”, which you can view at WWE.com.
- Future Hall of Famer Steve Austin was the latest wrestling related star to get the TMZ treatment. Nothing much went on other than it was revealed that Austin has shaved off his goatee for a movie project.
- As part of their cost cutting measures and to get full control of their books, according to PWInsider.com WWE has stopped the practice of advanced payment draws where wrestlers could get cash in advance on the road, to help cover expenses.
- Jim Ross is back with another JRSBARBQ.com blog entry; here are the wrestling highlights:
On Y2J:
“Chris Jericho continues to star w/ a mic in his hand. I don’t know where this Legend’s based issue is heading but I am more than interested in it thanks to Winnipeg’s talented Jericho. Who will Y2J offend next week?”
On HHH/Orton:
“The HHH-Orton segment was money. Plain and simple…this piece of business sold PPV’s. Personal issues have always been the foundation of wrestling and this matter is the most personal issue in WWE in years. The challenge will be to build from Monday night but that is certainly doable. This issue also helps HHH’s Friday Night Smackdown broadcast of which I have a vested interest.”
On Bill Watts:
“Loved the Bill Watts HOF feature which did a great job of introducing Bill to a generation of fans who might not have been familiar with the Big Cowboy. Watts was a main event star in every major American, wrestling territory in the 60’s & 70’s. Watts learned from the masters of the biz and the Dean’s List student at Oklahoma then put together an amazing resume as a promoter and producer of great, episodic TV. Bill also had a great eye for talent and was a legendary taskmaster who always demanded great effort from everyone who worked for him. I know that I would have never have achieved what ever good fortune has come my way in the business without Cowboy’s learning tree. I look forward to inducting Bill in the WWE HOF on April 4. I hope to make it succinct and entertaining.”




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