Jim Ross speaks on WrestleMania XXX and more

WWE Hall of Famer and former announcer Jim Ross has offered his thoughts on Sting vs ‘The Phenom’ at Wrestlemania XXX, his possible return and more in his latest column. Here are the highlights:

-Stone Cold Steve Austin to wrestle at WrestleMania XXX?

No…I do not see Stone Cold wrestling at WM30 nor likely at any WrestleMania unless….unless….all the stars aligned and it was in something that was very creatively enticing to Austin and only IF WWE promoted a WrestleMania in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas and even that ‘dream scenario’ is a LONG shot.

-Fans speculation of The Undertaker v/s Sting at WrestleMania XXX?

I get daily questions on whether a Sting vs. Undertaker match at WrestleMania is ever going to happen. I have no answer to that query but I can say that it’s seemingly fish or cut bait time as the window off opportunity is rapidly closing on an attraction that fans have been clamoring for years.

-Return to WWE broadcasting?

Yes I’d consider broadcasting again and feel motivated to do so but it takes two to Tango and most companies aren’t looking to hire 61 year old guys with Bells palsy. I never let my facial paralysis define me but unfortunately some companies do along with the stigma that being a long time “pro wrestling guy” has to some narrow minded, uncreative decision makers.

-WWE’s next Big Star?

Love this question that comes in daily on Twitter…Who is WWE’s next BIG star? Obviously I have no idea and I’d suggest that WWE doesn’t know either. Nothing’s automatic. Too many uncontrollable variables to guarantee any thing. 

- Jeff Hardy:

Yep…I’m a wrestling fan and I enjoy sampling TNA occasionally. Really liked seeing Jeff Hardy last week. Jeff is still a top hand in anyone’s company.

-Boycotting WrestleMania XXX?

I’m sorry if I offend some who think that I’m boycotting WM30 because of my own, admitted, lofty ego, but any talent being a part of any event is largely up to the promotion. If a promotion extends an offer and the talent roadblocks it, then that’s another story. I’m not boycotting any offer to broadcast anything if it’s a win-win arrangement. At this stage of the game, it has to be fun and something where I can be myself behind the mic.