Jim Ross, the legendary Hall of Famer, has heaped praise on the Texas Deathmatch between Adam Page and Swerve Strickland at AEW’s Full Gear pay-per-view. Ross expressed his admiration for the match on his Grillin JR. podcast, commending both wrestlers for their physicality and the reminiscent feel of old ECW matchups.
Ross acknowledged the drama and physicality displayed in the match, stating, “They raised the bar, as I tweeted out as the match was going on. Those hardcore-type matches, it reminded me a lot of an old ECW. The matches and the move set and the violence, I guess. It was a hell of a performance by those guys. I’m proud of both their efforts.”
He also emphasized the importance of recognizing the talent and work rate of the wrestlers, regardless of personal preferences for the hardcore style. Ross asserted, “Whether you like the hardcore style or you don’t like the hardcore style, the one thing you cannot do is to criticize the efforts and the work rate of the talents.”
In addition to praising the Texas Deathmatch, Ross discussed the Full Gear pay-per-view as a whole, expressing his satisfaction with AEW’s delivery across all aspects of the event. He described the show as a “smashing hit” and commended the entire crew for their efforts.
Ross also acknowledged the unique challenge faced by the talent in following the intense bloodshed of the Texas Deathmatch. Despite this, he believed they successfully pulled it off and delivered an entertaining show. Ross highlighted AEW’s consistent ability to rise to the occasion during pay-per-views, stating, “AEW always seems to deliver in crunch time with these pay-per-views. It’s uncanny how the guys rise to the occasion and they pull this thing off, and they certainly pulled it off in California.”
For those interested in further backstage details on the Texas Deathmatch, a report has surfaced providing insights into one of its most memorable spots. You can read the report on Wrestling Headlines here.
Overall, Jim Ross’s praise for the Texas Deathmatch and AEW’s Full Gear pay-per-view demonstrates the high level of performance and entertainment provided by the wrestlers and the promotion. AEW continues to impress with their ability to deliver thrilling and memorable events.
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