Jim Ross didnt hold back when asked whether pro wrestlers should unionize and his response was blunt.
The WWE Hall of Famer was reacting to the renewed conversation around wrestler pay, sparked by Mark Meros viral post exposing his 2019 WWE royalty check. Meros transparency led fans and insiders to once again raise the question: should wrestlers form a union to protect themselves? JRs answer was firm: absolutely not.
Ross knew that invoking Watts might raise eyebrows, especially given past controversies involving the former promoter.
Pressed further on why he opposed unionizing, JR said it comes down to how complex the wrestling business is behind the scenes.
Ross acknowledged that royalty payments and payouts are difficult topics, and that some of the systems flaws make it feel like WWE is more focused on protecting itself than the wrestlers.
Despite the criticism WWE gets over contracts and royalties, JR still stopped short of endorsing any organized labor for wrestlers. His reasoning? The unpredictability and constant change in the business.
Jim Ross has never been one to sugarcoat things, and his stance on unionizing in wrestling proves it. Whether fans agree or not, he sees the system as one that rewards the top talentif they know how to play the game.
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