WWE News Jim Ross comments on rumors that Eric Bischoff is launching a new wrestling company, expresses concern over a former WWE wrestler's upcoming MMA fight, plus Brock Lesnar's UFC future Aug 30, 2008 - 03:15 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Jim Ross updated the blog section of JRsbarbq.com. The following items are among the highlights. -Ross on rumors that Eric Bischoff is starting a new wrestling promotion on CMT: "Is Eric Bischoff going to start a new, wrestling promotion using CMT as his network? I don't know the answer but Bischoff is an aggressive, entrepreneur who understands the art of the deal. Being successful in this genre is all about talent and television and there, unfortunately, is no abundance of available talent out there that could headline a weekly TV show. Producing a slick looking show is less challenging than creating a viable talent roster in today's marketplace. However, I will add that if anyone could pull this off it would be Bischoff." Powell's POV: It would be interesting to see what Bischoff could come up with after all these years. He turned WCW into the top company in the world at one time, but he won't have the bankroll or the talent he had back in those days. Hulk Hogan is too old to be a weekly main eventer and there's a limited pool of talent that doesn't work for WWE, TNA, or Ring of Honor these days. That being said, I'd like to see it happen. -Ross on Ken Shamrock's upcoming fight against Kimbo Slice: "This pairing is disturbing to me as the 44 year old Shamrock doesn't need to be in the ring any longer after being such a warrior all these many years. Kenny is a bona fide tough guy as most who have followed his career can attest. I saw Ken a few months ago in Albany, New York. I had the chance to visit with him and I came away from the conversation feeling that Ken needed to stop fighting and stick to training fighters." Powell's POV: Ross also stated that CBS shouldn't feel proud of this booking even though he admits it could be a ratings success if they advertise it during the NFL games. Fair point. I think the fight will draw a monster rating because of the NFL advertising, the star power of the fighters, and because there will be plenty of MMA fans hoping that Shamrock exposes Slice once and for all. -Ross on Brock Lesnar: "The Brock Lesnar vs. Cheick Kongo MMA fight has yet to be finalized for November. Has anyone heard of Lesnar signing a new UFC deal as I read where Brock had originally signed a three fight deal with the company? By my last count that would leave only one fight left on this contract and the last thing the UFC needs is for Lesnar to be a free agent which they obviously won't allow to happen if at all possible. BTW unless Kongo can catch Brock early, Lesnar should dominate this fight." Powell's POV: I asked Lesnar's attorney how many fights Brock had left on his deal. He declined to get into specifics, but he told me that they were in it for the long haul with UFC. Of course, it's rare to get the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth from a lawyer. Ross must have wrote this blog before the news came out that Lesnar might face Randy Couture in November. I'm looking forward to reading J.R.'s comments on that fight. Other topics include The Brian Kendrick as a main eventer, Gail Kim leaving TNA, and (what else at this time of year?) Oklahoma Sooners football and their 48-point spread. BOOKMARK DOT NET AND ADD US TO YOUR RSS • HELP DOT NET: TAKE OUR ADVERTISER DEMO SURVEY CLICK TO RETURN TO MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles WWE announces details regarding their NBC special WWE website gives away the result of tonight's Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy match (spoiler included) Jeff Hardy comments on what winning the WWE Title would mean to him WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view: The advertised lineup for Sunday's show (no Smackdown spoilers included) Bret Hart interview available online, MVP comments on hanging with Shaquile O'Neal WWE Smackdown preview: Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy, full list of matches for tonight's show (no spoilers)