Jim Ross is calling for the head of whomever leaked a revealing and controversial photo.
On social media in the last couple of weeks the photo below is making the rounds showing WWE talent rehearsing or practicing their segments or matches in the ring for an upcoming episode of Raw. Of particular note are rivals Randy Orton and Gunther having a friendly chat and the Wyatt Sicks all hanging out behind the announce desk.
The photo has angered many including Jim Ross.
On his Grillin’ With J.R. podcast he had this to say:
“Somebody’s a chicken s–t quite frankly. It’s just unprofessional and has no place. Whoever did it should be fired, simple as that. Shouldn’t go to HR, just say, ‘Look, we’re done. You broke a rule that is important to maintain,” he said.
J.R. would go further in this condemnation.
“That picture is very revealing. It tells multiple stories and so in that respect it’s unique as you can see all the talents hanging around. That’s kind of a typical thing, everybody’s going through their paces, talking, trying to get their timing together, all those things … so it’s daunting. I don’t like it. I don’t like when things like that happen,” he said.
Fans have been commenting and debating on the situation:
As a fan of wrestling, I would not like to see the heel and face been “friends” before a match or practicing together because it takes the “reality” out of the match later on.
— Puntuno (@Puntuno2) September 9, 2024
I dont see anything wrong with this pic. Others have talked about how they put matches together but no one does it the same way. Some plan it out. A lot like to call it as it goes. This picture shows nothing but WWE talent hanging out in & around the ring. (next part in reply)
— Toby Anderson (@tobydanderson) September 9, 2024
Wait a second…. WWE has been choreographed this whole time?!?!
— Jay (@thatbruh420) September 9, 2024
Fans already know how it works. The photo shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. Look at how fans talk about it these days. “He can’t sell!” “She should have sold that more believable!”
It’s already exposed.
— The Bronx Pulse (@TheBronxPulse) September 9, 2024
We all know that WWE is predetermined anyway. A behind the scenes look at how it’s produced would actually be a really cool thing to see.
— Rodney White (@Whitediculous) September 9, 2024
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