Jim Ross Blogs On Alberto El Patron To Lucha Underground, Brock Lesnar/Royal Rumble, More

Birthdate: 07/12/1977 (age 37) Height: 6'3" Weight: 286 Ib Brock Lesnar is one of the most dominant indivi...

Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…

On Brock Lesnar and this Sunday’s Royal Rumble PPV: “After all this speculation wouldn’t it be interesting if Lesnar retains Sunday in Philly and then headlines WM31 against either Bryan or Reigns? Lots of balls in the air it seems which kee many fans like me on our toes trying to figure out what’s going on. I’ve found that it’s much easier to simply not over think these matters and just enjoy the events as they happen and then evaluate what one has seen.”

On the “Road to WrestleMania”: “The Rumble has the potential to really jump start the Road to WrestleMania and I’m anxious to enjoy it on the WWE Network. This is a great opportunity for WWE to get people talking about the Royal Rumble which in turn helps promote WM31.”

On Alberto El Patron’s Lucha Underground debut: “Saw Where Alberto El Patron made his debut on Lucha Underground which seems to be a good ‘get’ for the fledging promotion.”

TNA iMPACT! Wrestling "Top 5" + A **SPOILER** On Alberto El Patron & Lucha Underground Inside

– As noted recently, Alberto El Patron (aka Alberto Del Rio) made his Lucha Underground debut at the January 17th television taping in Los Angeles, California.

El Patron came out to a big pop from the fans and was announced as the AAA Mega Heavyweight Champion. While holding his title, he cut a promo in the ring and was attacked by former champion El Texano Jr., who was also making his Lucha Underground debut. Chavo Guerrero joined in on the attack, but ultimately, El Patron fought through it and put Guerrero in an armbar.

El Patron's Lucha Underground debut is expected to air on the February 11th edition of the show on the El Rey Network.

– Here is this week’s TNA iMPACT! Wrestling top 5, hosted by Mike Tenay:

Backstage News - TNA In Talks With Alberto Del Rio - How Much Money Have They Offered Him?

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

TNA reportedly made another attempt at signing Alberto Del Rio. According to one source, TNA made a very serious money offer, rumored to be in the $400,000 per year range.

One of the issues in the negotiations is said to be TNA's attempt to get exclusivity of Del Rio, as it is widely known that he plans to work for AAA's Lucha Underground show in 2015, as well as Ring Of Honor, the latter of which is already being officially advertised.

It's believed that if TNA wants a shot at Del Rio, they'll have to either drop the request for exclusivity or up the money offer. Apparently, TNA is trying to sell Del Rio on the fact that he'll get more exposure in the United States by working with them.

Because of the fact that current TNA executive John Gaburick worked closely with Del Rio during their time in WWE, it's said that he is pushing hard to get him.

Bellator MMA is also very interested in Del Rio and the two sides are currently negotiating.

Alberto Del Rio Says He Will Be Signing With Two U.S Wrestling Companies With TV Deals - Video Inside

Following his appearance at the House of Hardcore iPPV, Alberto Del Rio spoke with Bill Apter. During the brief chat, which you can see below, Del Rio stated that he would be signing with two US companies with TV deals. TNA & Lucha Underground?! He said that this would happen on January…

THE MAN FKA ALBERTO DEL RIO TEASES NEXT MOVE @THE APTER CHAT

More Alberto Del Rio/House Of Hardcore Footage Released - Videos Inside Here

UPDATE: Here is a new video from House of Hardcore of this weekend’s iPPV, which saw the former Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez make a surprise appearance: This is basically a "teaser" video to entice you to order the iPPV replay. The video we posted on Sunday (see below) has more footage including Del Rio's actual promo:

Also read: A MUST-SEE Awesome Video Of Ricardo Rodriguez & Alberto Del Rio's House Of Hardcore Debuts!

ORIGINAL: Here is a video of Ricardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio's debuts at last night's House of Hardcore iPPV event. This will give you goosebumps seeing how JACKED UP Alberto Del Rio is to be there. The crowd pop was AWESOME as well. I'll admit it ... I "marked out" a little bit. Anyone else?!

The Original Sin Cara Agrees With Alberto Del Rio - Says There Is Tons Of Racism In WWE

Birthdate: 08/05/1977 (age 37) Height: 5'7" Weight: 180 Ib Jorge Arias portrays the Sin Cara character, an...

In an interview with Medio Tiempo, Myzteziz (the original Sin Cara) agreed with Alberto Del Rio’s claims that there is racism from top officials in WWE. Del Rio said that people would often make racist comments under the guise of a joke, including WWE executives.

Also read: ?Alberto Del Rio Claims There Is Lots Of Racism In WWE - Details Inside Here

Myzteziz claimed that he also witnessed racism in WWE. He said the “gringos” could be “very racist” with the “bosses” also making racist comments. He did not say if he experienced racist remarks from other wrestlers. He did say that he doesn’t think racism was why his WWE run failed. He added that it created a poor working environment for the minorities.

Even though he saw racism while he was with the WWE, he wouldn’t be against wrestling for another US wrestling company, which he sees as an honor.

Alberto Del Rio Signs A YouShoot Deal, Mike Tyson/WWE Note & More News Inside Here

-- Alberto Del Rio has signed a deal to do a YouShoot DVD for Kayfabe Commentaries. The company is now taking questions for the former WWE superstar and has announced that he “has taken the YouShoot oath and agreed to answer anything.” This includes his MMA career, his run in Mexico and, of course, his well-publicized WWE departure.

Also read: Backstage News On TNA's Interest In Alberto Del Rio - Does The AAA Deal Screw Them Over?

-- The Oregonian has an article on Billy Jack Haynes’ lawsuit against WWE that you can read here. There isn’t anything new reported, outside of a statement sent by WWE spokesman Brian Flinn to the outlet stating that WWE has “committed significant funding” for concussion research by the Sports Legacy Institute and uses brain function testing for its wrestlers, offers annual educational seminars and has banned “deliberate and direct” blows to the head.

Finn reiterated the original WWE statement that the company could not conceal information as Haynes is alleging, since chronic traumatic encephalopathy had not been discovered in the late 1980s.

-- Cartoon Network’s new animated series Mike Tyson Mysteries, which of course stars former WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson, drew 1.01 million viewers and drew a 0.5 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic.