Jim Ross Responds to NJPW US G1 Special Commentary Criticism
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Jim Ross has taken to Twitter to respond to the criticisms he and Josh Barnett attracted over their commentary for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s (NJPW) G1 Special in USA last weekend.
During the two-night NJPW special from Long Beach, California, Ross and Barnett led the English-language commentary on AXS TV and NJPW World, but mistakes such as calling numerous wrestlers by the wrong name (such as Zack Sabre Jr being called Will Ospreay) and not knowing wrestlers’ finishing moves led to viewers asking how a legend like Ross, who has been working with NJPW for a good while now, could fumble so badly.
Viewers took to Twitter to acknowledge the mistakes, and Ross responded to the errors.
Yes, Chris. I made an error. Shame on me but thanks for pointing it out.
I'll do better…promise.
https://t.co/FAbpYloa4y
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 2, 2017
. Sorry for the 'pain' Paul. I'm human thus imperfect. https://t.co/pRHSSVZfJw
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 3, 2017
Obviously I wasn't aware of the jim breaks matter until well after the fact.
Guess it gives the 'experts' something new to lament. https://t.co/0LH7VrelUZ— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 3, 2017
Literally….Thanks, Dan. https://t.co/Rukeaot3MY
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 3, 2017
Yep…just imagine. https://t.co/RaGvQfaTww
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 3, 2017
Kinda funny…when trolls want to kick me under the bus for my #G1USA work they rarely use @JRsBBQ
Defiant Cowards? pic.twitter.com/0v6xfH8xte
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 3, 2017
But for every critique, there was also praise for Ross and Barnett for leading nearly 10 hours of NJPW programming.
That's been the consensus by far throughout mine and @JRsBBQ social media feeds. We are glad you all enjoyed it! https://t.co/ZomqBcKtnG
— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) July 3, 2017
I'm told I called 12 hours ofhigh intensity @njpwglobal wrestling this week on @AXSTV… and they paid me!
Loved every minute of it. Thx pic.twitter.com/Ptq8UP7cCv
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 3, 2017
NJPW’s G1 Special in USA was still considered a success, despite some of the issues with commentary. We saw Kenny Omega crowned the first IWGP United States Champion and Kazuchika Okada retain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Cody.
Ross is scheduled to return to the WWE commentary table with fellow Hall of Famer Lita for the first-ever Mae Young Classic Women’s Tournament. The tournament will air on the WWE Network starting August 28.
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