Jim Ross commented on where WWE should look for new stars in an interview with Kevin Eck of the Baltimore Sun. "It’s just a matter focusing on recruiting and finding world class athletes and encouraging them to have the aptitude and desire – and maybe more importantly, be fans of the product – to try this profession," Ross said.

"It’s imperative. The scouting and the whole process has to be accelerated and maintained and improved upon every single day. As long as they have that mind-set, they’re going to continue to find good young guys that have potential. And then about one or two out of 10 will make it. It’s going to be an interesting future, but I don’t perceive it to be bleak whatsoever."

Ross also commented on the strengths and weaknesses of Jack Swagger. "Swagger’s got a blessing and a curse. He has the blessing of having so much God-given physical ability as a natural 6-5 or 6-6 kid that’s 260, so he has good size. He has an amazing athletic background. He’s been wrestling since he was in elementary school.

"He wrestled in a Division I program [at Oklahoma] with good success. But he’s one of those guys that is so good that he can put it in a little above neutral and be better than most. What he has to find is the fire inside him that’s going to drive him internally to get to the next level and the next level after that." To read the full interview, visit BaltimoreSun.com.

Powell's POV: This interview was conducted before J.R. suffered his recent health setback. Nevertheless, it contains some good insight and is worth taking the time to read. Other topics include Ross identifying a couple wrestlers who have what it takes to become stars, and WWE becoming more fan friendly. J.R. also makes a strong case against bloodletting in pro wrestling.

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