AEW personality and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke on his podcast, “Grilling JR,” about a variety of professional wrestling topics including his feelings on Edge coming to AEW:
“There’s a million ways to monetize this potential, but I don’t have any inside information. I don’t know if it’s even feasible. I have heard through the grapevine that WWE has an offer on the table for him that’s significant, as it should be. So I don’t know. I think it would be a long shot at the very, very best that Sting (he meant to say Edge) comes to work for AEW.”
“Selfishly as a fan, I’d love to see him in this company. I think he would be a great addition because he’s another one of those guys at this stage of his life who’s ready, willing, and able to help the younger talents. I’m not talking just putting them over in the ring and getting pinned. I’m talking about before the show, after the show, that type of stuff. So we’ll see. It’ll be an interesting talking point for the internet folks, but I think it’s a long shot at best.”
Ross was asked what if he will be staying with AEW as his contract is up in September:
“I’m 71 years old. I can’t do this forever. I feel like my work is pretty decent right now. My voice is strong. I don’t want to sit home, but you know, it takes two to tango.”
“Like I said, I don’t know what the expectations are of me in an AEW world. I said before and I’ll stick with the same story because it’s true, and that is, you know, it’s up to Tony Khan in large part and Barry Bloom, who’s my agent. You know, Barry Bloom represents The Young Bucks, I think Hangman Page, Kenny Omega. I think he represents Don Callis, who’s doing a good job. I have fun with Don calling him a miserable prick, but he kind of likes it and it fits him. He’s done a good job as a heel manager. Barry represents a lot of guys, which means to me that Barry has good communication with AEW. Now whether we get a deal done or we don’t get a deal done in time, you know, remains to be seen, and if it works out, then I’m in, and if it doesn’t work out, I’m out. It’s that simple.”
“I’m not being nonchalant or cavalier about it. It’s just, that’s the reality. I’ve negotiated too many contracts to know how these things can or cannot work, but hopefully it’ll work out well. That’s what I want. I want to stay there. We’ll just have to wait and see. I mean, I’m not being flippant, and I’m serious about it, but you know, I can’t wave a magic wand and say, ‘Okay, here’s my deal and here’s what I will do.’ I haven’t made any demands at all, but I like the challenge of building Collision into a good show, a watchable show. I also think it’ll be a short negotiation. I’m very signable right now in that regard. So we’ll see. You know, I’m optimistic it’s gonna work out okay, but if it doesn’t, then you’ll be seeing me more on the autograph circuit and things of that nature. You never know what else might pop up. So I’m just, as Minnie Pearl would say, ‘I’m just proud to be here.'”
You can check out the complete podcast below:
(h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription)
