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From prowrestling.net:
Dot Net has confirmed WrestleZone.com's report that Jim Ross met with TNA officials earlier this month. The original report indicated that TNA CFO Dean Broadhead attended the meeting, but that is not the case. Rather, multiple sources indicate that the meeting was held in Texas and included Ross, TNA president Dixie Carter, and her father Bob Carter.
The buzz amongst TNA sources is that Ross was not open to being just a play-by-play announcer for TNA. Rather, the talk amongst those unofficially recruiting him is that Ross expressed more interested in playing a behind the scenes general manager role in the sense that he would help shape the roster and the office staff structure among other duties.
The feeling coming out of the meeting was that Ross was not interested in committing to TNA and is looking for work outside pro wrestling if he doesn't strike a new deal with WWE. Ross's latest WWE contract extension expires on Apr. 30. He has a number of projects in the works including book deals and speaking engagements. One source noted that Ross is now represented by agent Barry Bloom.
Ross has also spoken with HDNet officials regarding a potential deal that would have him call MMA events and UFL football games. Although calling Ring of Honor could potentially be part of the package, the focus appears to be on MMA and football at this time.
I don't know what the chances are, but I pray that Ross is offered that GM type of role. It's just a shame Cornette had to shoot his mouth off, Ross probably would have brought him in to book.
Dot Net has confirmed WrestleZone.com's report that Jim Ross met with TNA officials earlier this month. The original report indicated that TNA CFO Dean Broadhead attended the meeting, but that is not the case. Rather, multiple sources indicate that the meeting was held in Texas and included Ross, TNA president Dixie Carter, and her father Bob Carter.
The buzz amongst TNA sources is that Ross was not open to being just a play-by-play announcer for TNA. Rather, the talk amongst those unofficially recruiting him is that Ross expressed more interested in playing a behind the scenes general manager role in the sense that he would help shape the roster and the office staff structure among other duties.
The feeling coming out of the meeting was that Ross was not interested in committing to TNA and is looking for work outside pro wrestling if he doesn't strike a new deal with WWE. Ross's latest WWE contract extension expires on Apr. 30. He has a number of projects in the works including book deals and speaking engagements. One source noted that Ross is now represented by agent Barry Bloom.
Ross has also spoken with HDNet officials regarding a potential deal that would have him call MMA events and UFL football games. Although calling Ring of Honor could potentially be part of the package, the focus appears to be on MMA and football at this time.
I don't know what the chances are, but I pray that Ross is offered that GM type of role. It's just a shame Cornette had to shoot his mouth off, Ross probably would have brought him in to book.
