Jim Ross

Jim Ross is an American professional wrestling commentator and executive, best known for his work with WWE and World Championship Wrestling.

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Vince McMahon: Vince McMahon is a wrestling promoter and media executive who led WWE for decades. McMahon hired Ross and made him a central voice in WWE’s broadcasts.
Mid-South Wrestling: Mid-South Wrestling was a regional American wrestling promotion run by Bill Watts from the 1970s into the 1980s. Ross gained early experience there as a broadcaster and office worker.
Professional wrestling commentary: Professional wrestling commentary is spoken narration that explains and dramatizes matches for an audience. Commentary is the work through which Ross became widely known.
WWE Monday Night Raw: WWE Monday Night Raw is a weekly professional wrestling television program that debuted in 1993. Ross called many of Raw’s major matches and storylines.
Gordon Solie: Gordon Solie was an American professional wrestling commentator known for his composed, information-rich style. Solie’s broadcasting tradition influenced the style Ross brought to wrestling commentary.
Bill Watts: Bill Watts was an American professional wrestler, promoter, and wrestling executive. Watts gave Ross early opportunities in Mid-South Wrestling.
WWE Attitude Era: The WWE Attitude Era was a late-1990s period marked by edgier characters and storylines. Ross’s calls helped define the era’s most memorable televised moments.
WWE Royal Rumble: The WWE Royal Rumble is an annual wrestling event centered on an elimination match with timed entries. Ross’s calls of Royal Rumble matches are among his best-known WWE broadcasts.
Jerry Lawler: Jerry Lawler is an American professional wrestler and commentator known as the King of Memphis wrestling. Lawler became Ross’s long-running broadcast partner during WWE’s Attitude Era.
National Wrestling Alliance: The National Wrestling Alliance is a professional wrestling governing and promotional organization founded in 1948. Ross’s early career unfolded within the regional promotion system associated with the NWA.