The Jim Ross Report Recap – WrestleMania Weekend Recap, Rousey Shines in Debut, Special Guest Bruce Prichard, More!

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Ross thinks Braun Strowman is going to be “the guy” in WWE because of the way they’re booking him lately. He points out that WWE is starting to book Strowman as a well-rounded character and they’re putting him in different situations. He urges Strowman to not get comfortable and keep working, and if he does that he’ll be the long term future of WWE. He add that there’s no rush here because Strowman’s only going to get better and better.

Ross thought the mixed tag team match was as good as it possibly could have been. He thought it exceeded lots of people’s expectations including his, and all 4 performers were great. He thought Ronda Rousey had the best in-ring debut he’s seen in the wrestling business in his entire career, and nobody else has even come close. He urges people to stop doubting Rousey now, because she wants to be a success in this business and she’s putting the work in to make it happen.

Ross’ Slobberknocker of the week award goes to Rousey for exceeding expectations. He thought her timing was impeccable during her debut match, and it probably shouldn’t be at this point in her in-ring career. She has a burning desire to be great and she’s an athletic beast, so it doesn’t surprise him that she’s improving at a ridiculous rate.

As for the main event of the show, Ross thought the atmosphere in the building and the spot on the card was tough. He was surprised to see Lesnar win, and was surprised to see the blood as well. He just wishes fans would just try to enjoy the product instead of working so hard to hate it sometimes.

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Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.