Jim Ross Blog: Reaction to Samoa Joe’s Answer to Possibly Starting w/WWE in NXT, Ross Gets a Pro Wrestling Offer, More

April 5, 2015

A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below are some highlights:

I find it weak that some pundits think that Samoa Joe gave a “political answer” when someone at my show in San Jose asked him if he would have any issue with starting a potential WWE career in NXT and Joe said he’d do whatever was asked of him. Is that being political or simply being a smart, team player? The best headline for some wresting [sic] sites may be to go with the “political” answer instead of giving the athlete the credit for being a guy who wants a shot and will work hard in any environment to earn that opportunity. NXT is WWE’s hottest brand at the moment in the eyes of many and it’s not like it’s ‘A’ Ball.

Got another interesting opportunity presented to me today to do some more TV wrestling but it’s too early to get into the specifics but it sounded, on the surface, like a fun gig.

Tickets are moving well, especially the VIP tickets for our next RINGSIDE with Jim Ross Show heading, for the first time to Baltimore, and the Rams Head Live venue on Saturday night May 16. Tickets are on sale at ramsheadlive.com. Baltimore has long been a great, wresting city and continues to be. Our VIP Meet and Greet will be from 6-8 pm and the show is from 8-10 pm. Jake Roberts will be appearing at the Baltimore Comedy Factory next Wednesday night and Ric Flair will make a special appearance on a huge live event for Maryland Championship Wrestling on Friday night April 24 near Baltimore in Glen Burnie, Md. Hit MarylandWrestling.com for more info and catch the Nature Boy plus some big time, independent wrestling.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.