AEW commentator Jim Ross recently commented on the remark he made about WWE Randy Orton. He had said that Orton is the best wrestler today.
Jim Ross breaks his silence
Jim Ross had stated that he believes that there is nobody better than Randy Orton today. He admitted that some Kenny Omega fans might take exception to this statement, but he will not argue with them as everyone has different opinions. WWE ‘Mass Firing’ Phone Call Leaks
The controversy had started once Chris Jericho took to Twitter to praise Kenny Omega. Omega had even replied to Chris Jericho taking a jab at Jim Ross, calling him ‘the guy who thought I was WWE Champion’.Jim Ross broke his silence on the topic while speaking on Grilling JR:
“We have a little controversy going about who I apparently said that I thought Randy Orton was the best wrestler in the world. People forget that I recruited these guys. I’ve had a business association with a guy like Randy Orton since day one. Coach Barry Switzer said, ‘You recruit these kids for life’ and I kind of take that to heart. I’ve helped a lot of guys who got down on their luck and needed a check, what have you, way past WWE days,” said Ross.
Jim Ross is having a great time in AEW and loves working under AEW President, Tony Khan.
“Apparently, people thought I was besmirching Kenny Omega…Nothing could be farther from the truth..How many times have I said to you (Conrad Thompson), ‘I can have many opinions to this question and have many answers.’…I don’t know how that could be such a big issue. I just don’t get it. I really don’t understand what the inflammation is regarding this topic that is so subjective. There’s no right or wrong answer. He’s the best in the world based on what? Arm drags? Drop toeholds? Money drawn? Major events headlined? Tenure? What is the criteria? TV ratings?
I don’t know what the criteria is for these things. Anybody that can debate me and tell me that Randy Orton is not one of the best in the world will have a hard time winning that argument. Anybody can debate me and say, ‘Well, I think Kenny Omega is.’ Well, you make a good point. I don’t have any problem with that. Kenny Omega is the AEW Champion. He’s a hell of a hand. There’s no doubt about it, but golly. People are so sensitive right now, but that’s the whole tone and tenor of social media.”
