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Jim Ross talks about Bill DeMott allegations
By: spaintnafan Date: March 8, 2015, 5:45 pm
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Jim Ross is back with a new blog on his website, JrsBarBQ.com
looking at the Bill DeMott allegations and resignation.
"Bill DeMott, formerly the head coach at the WWE Development
Center, has resigned amid controversy even though none of the
allegations against have been proven to be true at this time.
It's been way too long since I was in Orlando to observe that
operation but I was nothing but impressed with it the many times
I was there. I even thought at one time of volunteering to move
there and help in a more hands on manner I liked it so much.
Some people who have never been that involved in organized
sports often times take stereotypical locker room talk or hard
coaching in a negative way when that technique of motivating
athletes to become their best was the norm in the past. I
vividly remember some 'lectures' that I received from my late
father after arriving home on a Friday night after high school
football games in which I played. This whole matter of the
allegations against DeMott somewhat reminds me of how Adrian
Peterson disciplined his child by using a switch on the child
that got AD in major trouble. Obviously, times have changed
because my Mom & Dad would both have gotten in big time trouble
if spanking or using a switch on their only child was treated as
it is today. I'm not condoning child abuse in any form
whatsoever but one has to wonder just what is the proper method
to discipline children in today's society? One thing I know is
that most parents who want to be their children's best pal often
times regret that philosophy later in life. But I digress.
Bill DeMott was a hard nosed, demanding coach somewhat along the
lines of men like Bill Watts, Verne Gagne, Ole Anderson, Eddie
Graham and others who trained some of the biggest stars in the
business but in different eras Certainly DeMott wasn't sort on
passion but, according to some that have accused Bill of less
than professional behavior, based on today's standards, and
that's what we all have to abide by in every walk of life, was
abusive them. I like being somewhat demanding on rookies because
it has to be ascertained if the prospect truly wants to be in
the business or not. It's better to find out early so that the
prospects in question can move on, train elsewhere, or simply
move to the next phase of their professional lives.
This I do know and we see it virtually every day in sports and
entertainment as well. Younger people are noticeably different
than the same age individuals were not that many years ago. This
generation of 20 something's often times bring with them complex
personalities and at times a feeling of entitlement and a
certain level of defiance. These traits often times complicate
the training or coaching in a variety of sports as well as in
sports entertainment.
Let me make this clear, I do not condone abusing any one in any
'arena' of life whatsoever but in challenging endeavors such as
WWE, NFL, etc where mental and physical toughness are required,
it seems to continue to be increasingly challenging to train
potential talents in a manner that today' s society accepts
similar to the Adrian Peterson situation which I can identify
with wholeheartedly. I even had to go pick my own switch to be
disciplined with back in the day. I'm a huge Adrian Peterson fan
but AD, not AP, please, has to learn to discipline his children
when they need it in another more acceptable manner that's seen
as OK in today's world.
If the goal was for some of the disgruntled 'whistle blowers' or
"victims" was to get DeMott replaced, then they succeeded and
now let's see where else it goes as the next shoe to drop may
indicate the true motive of the accusers. This I do know, Bill
DeMott was a hard working, die hard wrestling guy whose track
record of developing talents is hard to ignore. Was he tough and
demanding? Absolutely he was but that doesn't necessarily make
him the person that some are attempting to make him out to be.
He was in a role that brings with it naturally a level of angst
and controversy at times especially from talents who do not get
"live their dream" when all is said and done.
Always remember this....there are two sides to every story and
don't convict and/or execute any one until all the info is on
the table. Rushing to judgment on any aspect of this matter or
any is a mistake."
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