Jim Ross Gives Honest Thoughts On New WWE Commentator Adnan Virk

On the Raw after WrestleMania, Adnan Virk made his commentary debut for the red brand alongside Byron Saxton and Corey Phillips. Virk is now the leading announcer for WWE’s flagship show.

Taking to his Grilling JR podcast, former WWE commentator Jim Ross gave his honest thoughts on Adnan Virk, noting that the former ESPN broadcaster is going to have to “adjust” to life in WWE:

“Nice guy, I’ve met him one time or two. He’s a nice kid, good fan, that will help him eventually but he’s finding out that this job ain’t easy. There’s big shoes to fill, it’s a key role. I just don’t look at RAW as the flagship show anymore, it used to be, but it’s not any longer. They’ve hung their hat firmly with FOX [and SmackDown].

“Adnan did a nice job, he’s just in a tough spot man. Wrestling fans aren’t going to give him any breaks. None, and that’s unfortunate. Just give him time and let him settle into his role and do his storytelling. You got to have chemistry with your partners, your partners have to have talent and they got to understand how to take care of you. No matter if he’s a big fan or not, he’s got to adjust. He was at ESPN, MLB, he’s got broadcast experience which I’m sure helped him get his gig.”

Fans seem to be somewhat mixed in their opinions on Adnan Virk. While some are willing to give him more time before judging his performances, others don’t seem too keen on the broadcaster sticking around.

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Thanks to WrestlingInc for the transcription.

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