Former WWE Champion John Layfield had some criticism of TNA Impact Wrestling creative team member Vince Russo in a recent post from his official Facebook page:
“For those that have said they would like JR and I to do commentary together, thanks but probably will never happen-though I would love it. You never know, but I am happy living in Bermuda and JR is happy living in Oklahoma not traveling. However, it has never been brought up so the option isn’t there.
And, for JR-greatest play by play guy ever (though I have a ton of respect for Michael Cole, working with him I realize how good he is) and myself who had a decent run as a commentator. Makes you wonder why Vince Russo, former WWE creative, would say about those with a southern accent, and specifically about JR-“How can anyone take anything they say seriously with that accent?”.
I actually was told to try and talk without a southern accent by Russo so I could be taken seriously. I guess Stone Cold was never taken seriously and JR was just average? Amazing guys who stay in this business year after year, maybe another example of a clown not good enough for Ringling Bros?”
well thats one way to stay relevant
Heh.
“Vince Russo is an idiot!”
Claims the guy who was once KO’d by Joey Styles… OH MY GOD!
Seriously though, Russo is always criticized for making stupid decisions such as this southern accent one which JBL says is true. Why doesn’t he ever get any credit for what he has actually done, instead of just constant harsh criticism?
Because giving Russo credit would 1) require independent critical thinking and 2) be too hard for the unknowingly-brainwashed masses. 🙂