Jim Ross Blog: Current Fan Reaction to Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and WWE Payback, Thoughts on Kevin Owens – Sami Zayn Feud & More

A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:

“Seems as if losing to Brock Lesnar in a Wrestlemania Texas bout, that some fans actually felt that Ambrose should win, has gotten Dean over more since before his April 3 loss in AT&T Stadium. No reason that Ambrose vs Jericho Sunday should not be a superb bout if they have the time needed to tell that story. I’m thinking somewhere around 15 minutes or so bell to bell.”

“The audience is passionate about their feelings toward Roman Reigns which isn’t all bad. If there were crickets then that would be bad. Most fans are booing but they are also making noise which is encouraging. I’m not even sure any more what reactions the live audience would provide us viewers if Reigns was turned in to a full fledged villain. Just my take but how Roman Reigns has been booked may be the single biggest reason that fans are so reluctant and resistant to accept him as a fan favorite. That may sound over simplistic but today’s audience is more complex and knowledgeable than their predecessors of any generation and as a society few like being ‘force fed’ any thing. It’s that defiance thing.”

“Another well produced video featuring the rivalry that exists between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Some of the best storylines are rooted in varying degrees of fact as is this one highlighting the duo’s Montreal roots and the early days of their careers. Good story telling.”

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