Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Friday, June 27, 2008 at 6:03 PM EST

Paul Heyman has a new column up on The Sun in the UK looking at Jim Ross being traded to Smackdown this past week during the 2008 WWE Draft.

Heyman had some interesting comments. Here are some highlights:

"What stole the show was the blockbuster announcement and behind-the-scenes secrecy of the drafting of the other JR to Smackdown. Apparently, no one told Jim Ross that he was moving in advance. He was, from all accounts, caught off guard by the graphic going up on the Titantron. While surely the very top performers who were switching brands were given a heads-up over their change in assignment, not so for JR."

"Jim Ross was angry. He was hurt. Why couldn't someone have told him? Surely, he can't be considered to be just another "hand," could he? Doesn't the job he's done, and the popularity he's achieved, deserve at least the privilege of a "hey, just so you know..."? So Jim Ross lashed out. He wrote a scathing blog, baring his wounded emotions, and publicly decrying the nature of the way the entire day was handled in retrospect."

"No one is talking about Who Tried To Kill Mr McMahon (yet). But they're sure talking about JR going to Smackdown. And that's exactly what Vince McMahon wants. I'm not surprised Vince McMahon didn't tell JR. I'm not surprised Jim Ross was disrespected. I'm not surprised they stuck a camera in his face to capture the real life turmoil going through his head when a bombshell just got lowered on him. I'm surprised Jim Ross was surprised!"

To view the full column, click here.