Jim Ross Commends WWE’s More Serious Tone Following Kevin Dunn’s Exit

WWE saw Kevin Dunn leave the company, and Lee Fitting joined the promotion instead. There has been an obvious change in presentation since then and Jim Ross appreciates the notable changes.

Lee Fitting, formerly of ESPN, is the new Head of Media & Production and fans have been enjoying the major change in presentation, especially when it comes to the in-ring action.

This is because the production follows Fitting’s model from ESPN and College Gameday. While speaking on Grilling JR, Jim Ross was asked if he thinks WWE shows feel different with Fitting. Ross made it clear he appreciates the changes, especially now that WWE feels less ‘haha’ and more serious compared to before.

”I think so. They seem to be less ‘haha,’ as Patterson [Pat Patterson] would say, and more serious presentation. I think fans respond to that better because you’re not trying to drill them with so much weak storyline. Storylines based in reality, people can relate to that a lot easier than pure fiction that is sensationalistic and people can’t totally invest in. I’m not familiar with this gentlemen, but if he’s the one responsible, he’s done a good job because you can tell it’s a little different, and one that I enjoy, quite frankly.”

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We had already reported that WWE took inspiration from the UFC for more sports-centric presentation as well. We will have to wait and see whether fans will get to see more presentation changes in the coming weeks.

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