Jim Ross - Signing W/ AEW, Vince McMahon, Wrestling Philosophy

From the 4/5/19 edition of Busted Open
WWE Hall of Famer and newly signed AEW star Jim Ross joined Dave and Bully in studio to talk about his signing, his relationship with Vince McMahon, wrestling booking with Cody and more!
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[@Dreammatchmania]

Jim Ross calling a wrestling match, automatically makes the product better.

[@lpmorgan90]

Thats what vince doesny seem to realise... 80'-2003 they alwayd had great commentators...

[@MrSinister718]

No, this man has nothing left to offer the industry. He's been sucked dry, chewed up and spit out.

[@Wolfwood2057]

WWE sells entertainment. Jim Ross sells wrestling. It doesn't matter if it's real fake whatever. If you can't put your heart into "wrestling", you can't put your audience's heart into it. That's the problem with WWE announcers. They don't believe in the wrestling they're watching. They're just trying to tell a story they can't even pretend is real.

[@jclinton4473]

Facts , I grew up With Jim Ross Announcing and commentating. there will never be another like him.

[@jaycee9086]

As long as they have good product that can be sold. Then he's golden.

[@East10Outpost]

Jim Ross IS THE VOICE of professional wrestling to me.

[@JokerL1000]

Facts. The announcer greatest ever. In any sport. "BY GAWD" is so popular that its in the mainstream. The only other announcer thats close is joe rogan

[@502skater502]

Goddamn.. Joe Rogan and JR would be so awesome hahaha

[@East10Outpost]

@@502skater502 I wish i could somehow like this a thousand times lol

[@reviewkoning5118]

@@East10Outpost exactly the same

[@ZombieXing]

Matt was my Doctor Cary was Shang Tsung Ron, my "Big Red" aka HELLBOY Jim is THE Voice of Wrestling... Everyone else, catch up!

[@LambSauceWill]

When I die I want Jim Ross to narrate my funeral. “Bah gawd he’s going down under”

[@TraumaER]

ironman6992 underrated comment of the week. 🤣🤣🤣

[@pizzaross7271]

Lol

[@pizzaross7271]

Hahaha

[@jamalwest7658]

Sounds more like he's covering a porno

[@andrewgalioto405]

"Bah God, he's been broken in half!!!"

[@skbruno8182]

JR: "I want to be the best" Wrestling World: You are the BEST

[@PrinceH8907]

@Horse Lord I remember during his HOF induction video HHH mentioned how JR always say Mr. Gordon was best ring announcer ever and HHH said he looked at JR dead in his eye and told him he was as good as Mr. Gordon ever was

[@joshjames582]

The people who are the best never accept it. They always strive to be better. He wants to say he did all he could possibly do when they finally lay him to rest.

[@9chilidog]

SK Bruno Yes? Jim Ross, you are the voice of my generation, ANY SPORT!!!

[@assidbath94]

2nd best....to be fair....bobby was better RIP

[@assidbath94]

shit...ill do you one better.....best living...just not best of all time

[@davidfox2360]

Jim Ross is better than any commentator the Wwe has on Raw or Smackdown.

[@jcole4517]

Francis York you’re so upset.. :(

[@Vinnymanvinny1]

@Francis York This has to be the stupidest comment I have seen in a long time. Like Michael Cole and JBL can?

[@ryanpotter9152]

he is the best and forever will be. Mauro Ranallo is next best.

[@zimmo0112]

JR may be the best but its just he is sooooooo old now. He can barely keep his left eye open in this interview. Vince should of paid him more so he could retire in peace.

[@ryanpotter9152]

@@zimmo0112 has has c.palsy, other than that he's young minded and super healthy. i wish he owned WWE .

[@jonathancisneros7150]

I miss when jr used to say “Stone Cold!!!! Stone Cold!!!! Stone Cold!!!”

[@jackkreacherr9339]

STONE COLD!!!!! STONE COOOLD!!!!

[@dontworry9438]

BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY

[@jmgarcia0087]

I can literally HEAR this comment!

[@yungdae3542]

Best days

[@robbyreynolds9290]

Hehehe..for me, when I think of JR, I think.. "Rock Bottom, Rock Bottom, Rock Bottom."

[@whiteeyes3743]

WWE is so dam stupid!!! This man makes every match 100% better!!

[@MGSBigBoss77]

We know! Heard J.R. since the old NWA/WCW days, man brings knowledge to every match. i knew more about wrestling holds, maneuvers and their names because of this man (and the late 'Gordon Solie'). The more i watched a match with J.R. calling it the more i picked up and loved wrestling with each match.

[@user-cj1tc8zi4e]

I never did understand why Vince never got along with J.R. !

[@jadonadams1187]

Nati Daddy right fuck wwe man I love jim ross he is one of the best commentators of all time for wrestling

[@randycrawford1132]

Nati Daddy they are worried about his health

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

yeah, I tend to mute matches now if I bother to watch an event, because I really don't like the new ones.

[@itriedtochangemynamebutitd5019]

Me: AEW Jim Ross: AE dubeua Never change JR. Never change

[@andysingh]

So true

[@Tooohot96]

Omg lol ... I felt that 😂

[@genkki4776]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iambrucej9486]

lmao im dead

[@BoiNation_NC]

Definitely felt that and I love it 😂🙏🏾

[@malicegangvito2839]

Jim Ross is the GOAT of commentary hands down

[@brycewhitaker1142]

malice gang vito “In Wrestling “

[@dennisbrown2106]

Agreed 💯

[@quickcar5255]

Tony Schiavone called more greatest moments in wrestling history than JR ever did.

[@terrellmiller4678]

No disrespect,I like Jim & he’s the best living commentator but Gordon Soli is the Goat

[@terrellmiller4678]

The Holy Mackerel I can’t argue with that those guys were incredible very entertaining.. Gordon wasn’t funny like them 😆 But Gordon was professional and the inventor of naming wrestling moves.. inside cradle, fireman’s carry, figure 4, And mostly all the moves in wrestling..

[@napalmstriker5173]

The way Jim Ross sells matches is legendary

[@AkhirahOverDunya85]

Him and Jericho actually have me interested in AEW and I haven't watched professional wrestling since 2005!

[@FadedPriest]

I stopped when Punk left. I almost bought Double or nothing and I regret not now. Cannot wait!

[@perezidenttv]

Same here 2005. How exciting

[@Rob-vy6zx]

Same.

[@Thex-W.I.T.C.H.-xMaster]

I stopped in 2006 started back in 2011. I quit after years of them shiting on the guys I liked about 2 years ago. I haven’t seen a wrestling show since the beginning of 2017!

[@GainsCity_]

Ham you missed out on the pipe bomb era

[@williegoodman8629]

Don't matter if Jim Ross has trouble smiling. That iconic voice and his spectacular commentary make everything better. I would venture to say he's the absolute standard.

[@frank-bmtz]

He is. The reason so many legends of the business lobby for him to call their matches.

[@RK-cd7kg]

Exactly right Willie. Who cares if the commentator smiles or looks pretty. I care about there style and they don't come any better than good ole' JR.

[@ryanwarren7600]

I dont love Jim Ross because the way he smiles. I love him for the way he makes me smile!!!

[@calebbrooks2497]

Jim Ross in my opinion is the greatest commentator of all time. He makes matches so much better. McMahon loves to bury talent for whatever reason. I don’t get it

[@andor3442]

@@calebbrooks2497 I just want JR to do commentary on NBA highlights 😅 it would be so hype

[@Dionico13]

The best announcer ever is back with a fresh start. I would honestly watch Aew just to hear JR call matches. This company is making some big moves

[@Deathadder1994]

K3nny Dion dude i was thinking the same thing.

[@Richard__Cranium]

Same here. I'm not a big "indie" guy but I'll try to check out AEW just to hear JR.

[@crippledpainter]

I'm not saying Jericho and Ross aren't great I love them both but wcw did the same thing brought in older talent that were slightly out of date not focusing on home growing stars but taking them from wwe you will not get over in the long run taking old talent and already over talent grow your own talent that's what you have to do

[@TEDDYZ275]

Lawrence difference is.. WCW challenged the Attitude era.. this sir is no Attitude era, its boring asf

[@crippledpainter]

@@TEDDYZ275 yeah but it wasn't the attitude area until they got challenged by wcw I just hope they aren't going to just sign every wwe disgruntled employee not that jr is disgruntled but you know what I mean I want people I have never seen

[@adam2O]

JR alone will sell matches and tv ratings. He is the voice of wrestling.

[@bobt3024]

I used to hate tuning in and Cole was on commentary filling in back in the day.

[@berniebasset9465]

He won't be able to enough though. They cannot compete with WWE.

[@toyshop98]

Bernie Basset yea they will if aew starts something like the attitude era or ruthless aggression era what people want to see people are going to start hoping on aew and forget about wwe and their pg bs.

[@lpmorgan90]

@@toyshop98 but if it becomes a spot fest it will die out just like some indie shows...

[@ciciriddick]

@@bobt3024 Right? Michael Cole is just not all that interesting.

[@ukedude8565]

"Baah Gawwwd!" "He just killed him!" "What a slobber knocker!" Simply, the voice of wrestling.

[@darthtyranous4514]

“GOOD GAWD ALL MIGHTY” “STONE COLD STONE COLD”

[@johnevans248]

STONE COLD! STONE COLD!

[@HojuMedia]

chills

[@Bowler6611]

He broke him in HALF!!!!

[@Gear5th0730]

"Good God Almighty They Killed Him" "As God as my witness he is broken in half" The former will be on my tombstone. JR you are truly a legend.

[@Sylan-ms9kj]

B Corbin Best line and best match of all time

[@johnscott7386]

As God as my witness he’s dead!

[@paraisoinformativo]

@@Sylan-ms9kj what match is that?

[@johnnymartinez733]

@@paraisoinformativo really??? 😱 shame on you lol

[@johnnymartinez733]

(Jerry Lawler voice) that's it.. Hes dead

[@A1ExtraSauce]

JR gave SCSA, Kane, Taker, The Rock, Triple H & alot more stars alot of their heel effectiveness thru his commentary. #LEGEND

[@Skippz2282]

A1 Blanco loved hearing him say how much hunter was a “bastard” during his feud with Dave back in the day, great commentator💯

[@AD-fi6em]

“U sick son of a bitchhh!!”

[@A1ExtraSauce]

Bahhh Gawwwd

[@A1ExtraSauce]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp_Yk3uuqbKEack

[@battsjoe]

Jr and king were one hell of a team. Need the 2 back together

[@kitfo18]

Jim Ross has nothing to prove. He is Jim freaking Ross. Nothing more needs to be said!

[@NhBleker]

But after having taken a lot of time off with grieving over the loss of his wife, he feels that he needs to make up for lost time by getting back into the game as he put it.

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Agreed!

[@casualfox3572]

WWE died the day Jim Ross left.

[@BowsettesFury]

Casual Fox they died when they bought WCW. No competition kills companies, now they’re reaping the benefits.

[@elleni-41]

Wow, that is so true!

[@MRX-fi4gv]

Not really vince is the one doing the damaging

[@pauleckert4321]

For me it died when the streak ended. Espacally on who ended it.

[@jasonsmith8300]

WWE FOREVER

[@ReAlNeRd1]

Jim Ross is hands down the greatest play-by-play color commentator in wrestling history.

[@josephaziz4971]

In any sport

[@Blackhawk211]

@@josephaziz4971 Joe rogan in the ufc is a great color commentator aswell

[@JayT89277]

Jim Ross is like the Hank Hill of wrestling. He bleeds wrestling and wrestling accessories.

[@LS-bw7jt]

That boy IS right

[@stanhenderson9928]

Couldnt have said it better

[@LS-bw7jt]

Meglo Mart JR man

[@beowulfslegion9636]

I'll tell you whaatt, mmmmhmmm.

[@LS-bw7jt]

@@beowulfslegion9636 yup, yup, yup, mhmm

[@brett14v]

JR calling is one of the biggest reasons I will be following AEW. Great to see the legend back!

[@cooldoggo2764]

Yeah, all they need now is a decent color commentator.

[@wpresident1]

What about excalibur!

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

I hope they can get Jerry Lawler also.

[@darthtyranous4514]

Him and Chris Jericho

[@Poonard]

"Hard hitting, logical, pro-wrestling." That's very good to hear.

[@babbyfacerevocation2740]

People want to believe people need to believe I believe Jim Ross is the best commentator in the business.

[@Poonard]

@@babbyfacerevocation2740 Especially in his prime working with Austin.

[@RobwLPOC]

Jim Ross learned the wrestling business from Bill Watts. Mid-South wrestling was known for exactly that. Everything they did made sense.

[@NWOtion]

Nothing logical about a grown man twerking in the middle of a match or kenny omega doing a taunt before every move. It needs to be grounded and its very very childish and goofy. Aew thus far sucks

[@williegoodman8629]

I also want to say...I HOPE TO THE LORD ABOVE when I see JR announcing, he's wearing that iconic cowboy hat.

[@dennisbrown2106]

Absolutley

[@Bsfnelz20]

Wouldn't have it any other way

[@Vyron66]

JR is a synonym of pro wrestling. He will be a solid backbone for AEW, if there's someone who can tell what is right and what is wrong to Tony Khan and Cody is JR, unlike Vinnie Mac who seeks for YesMen.

[@Vyron66]

@Francis YorkHey, don't agree with me, fine. But the reports and shows demonstrate the problems in the company and you can see that very well. And the worse part is that we as fans can notice it.

[@jcole4517]

Francis York you’re still so upset :(

[@iorilamia]

Dutch Mantell

[@buckshotjones9731]

Vinny Mac is the new version of Verne Gagne, outta touch with the fans and business today

[@Nix-281]

when punk did the pipebomb promo...that was all hundred percent true

[@adrianpagan5925]

Jim ross will forever be the best.. no one can call a match like him.. he puts so much emotion into everything and can make an opening match sound like its the main event.

[@eugenesimmons7269]

Adrian Pagan Joey styles is second best

[@adrianpagan5925]

@@eugenesimmons7269 I agree bro is amazing too

[@kenjones2182]

"I want to be the best." You are the best, JR. Undoubtably.

[@ryanwarren7600]

Vince - (I want my commentators to smile, Fire J.R.) Aew - (We want to make millions of fans smile, lets hire J.R.) Fan - (Hmmm, I wander which program will be better) I dont know about you guys, but I will be watching J.R.

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

JR is all class. Wish you peace and well being my friend 🙂

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Francis York your moms favorite

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Francis York I’m a liberal with your mom

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@Francis York you forgot another s in assume.

[@luxenvan]

@Francis York What's your problem ...dont be jealous ..you too can call him your friend if you so wish....

[@darksavior1187]

I agree with Ross about treating pro-wrestling as a sport. Even if its a performance, WWE has become so comfortable with the shattered illusion/behind the scenes stuff that they no longer have the willing suspension of disbelief. They've become so enamored with telling us how the trick is done, they've forgotten the value of sometimes letting the audience wonder how it was done.

[@jayr55555]

If Jim Ross is commentating on AEW I'm watching every episode. He can turn sh*t into gold with his voice. I swear he would get me so hyped watching WWF matches, it made me feel like I was there sitting front row.

[@tiaancloete5133]

As God is my witness he's broken in half... still rings in my ears to this day!!!

[@rootstriker1618]

Tiaan Cloete Lol classic

[@brandanmccormick3770]

That was one of the best matches ever!

[@samuelmaraba2775]

Mankind vs Undertaker...classic

[@MrNoSleepOSRS]

So happy to see Wrestling saved, this is so exciting. Great podcast!

[@ImJordan]

Loot from 10 hours of unsubbing from WWE network

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Jim Ross is a legend, lots of respect. When someone after 20-30 yrs under his belt says he's got something to prove to himself, we all know he's a legend..

[@marcusbritton2297]

Jim Ross is the voice of wrestling. Him along with the king. They make any match sound beyond entertaining. Pure gold every time.

[@grandmasterdrew63]

@Opie Wright same!

[@johnevans248]

two of the unsung heroes from WWF

[@VRNESTX]

This interview is more intriguing/compelling than anything WWE has showcased in the last 10 years

[@sincityquinn]

Vince is only talking to JR because he wants to know what’s going on in AEW.

[@jayc7008]

Lol what if Vince hired JR as a secret spy

[@sincityquinn]

jason c I wouldn’t put it past him.

[@Jaygottimaseratii]

💯💯

[@kidz919]

@@jayc7008 lol stop thats just crazy talk

[@Skippz2282]

jason c jr wouldn’t do it

[@ConnectTVUSA]

Love JR. He has a passion for wrestling and you can hear it in his voice for all those years.

[@dvlexotics2177]

Well yeah he has been doing this sense the 70's he has called some of the greatest matches in the history of wrestling from smokey mountain to WWF to WCW to WWE. Imagine the legends he has met Stan Hanson Terry funk Bob backlund Bruno sanmartino mick Foley just wow.

[@tylerwessling3060]

Jim Ross is a good ole fashioned not give a damn about your feelings man. We need more JIM Rosses. he is such a knowledgeable person.

[@asapoluu9885]

Tyler Wessling too bad your opinion is shit

[@mikek4331]

I'm much more comfortable with AEW's direction with Jim Ross guiding the way. His ideas will make their product better than WWE's.

[@erokraider1690]

WWE’s current announcers are complete garbage. They can’t call a match, build a story, be entertaining. They are a perfect fit for the bland product in the ring. Can’t wait for AEW and to hear JR call again.

[@8-biternie944]

Renee Young is abysmal in every sense of the word.....

[@FrankieboyJr]

erokraider NXT seems to be the only place to get a 3 man commentary booth right. Mauro’s energy is crazy and all 3 work around it perfectly while he seems to know what he’s talking about. Nigel brings a ton of knowledge and experience to matches making them a sense of realism that we don’t get on the main roster. Percy gets hate but he is improving at a rapid pace and playing off Nigel and Mauro is making him much better, and he definitely has his moments where he can go from good to great. They’re honestly one of the major reasons NXT is so watchable

[@callmeking1318]

It's not that they can't there all talented it's the fact that the WWE won't allow them to the WWE wants them to do it there way they have Vince yelling in there ears throughout the entire show micromanaging every word they utter they're just talking heads that's not they fault

[@666Hazard666]

WWE's main shows are pretty much unwatchable now. I'm getting far more from the NXT shows, MLW, ROH.. Hell.. Even Impact! Hearing Cornette and Schiavone on MLW has ironically been a breath of fresh air. It's going to be the same when we hear Jim Ross calling AEW.

[@gammasmash1924]

@@8-biternie944 Yeah, she's not doing very well. Which is too bad, because I was a big fan of hers when she was doing backstage interviews.

[@jptabz1633]

Jim Ross, you said you want to be the BEST!!! Well your wrong because YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Greatest Commentator Ever!!! Please never forget that ✊🏽

[@MrSinister718]

needs to go in a locker room to pronounce wrestlers names? I can do that just by watching the show. He's lazy, old, and useless now. Can't wait to hear his botches in AEW.

[@rubenortiz6744]

Jp Tabz Exactly 💯

[@MrSinister718]

@TheAndrew26101Show You sound like a snowflake mark bitch who believes bullshit. Someone like that shouldnt going around calling others dumb, but you're too dumb to know that lol

[@ryclooney8683]

@@MrSinister718 he didnt once say he NEEDS to be in the lockerroom to know their names. Hevbasically meant he was treated lesser than what he was worth, which is one thing in life youvshould always know. Also, it was in japan...japan dude, tell me someone who speaks strictly japanese thatll get every single lower level wrestlers name off the top of his head, and pronounce it right in another country. His job was not only commentator, but he was head of talent so, not even being ALLOWED into the lockerroom if hed have liked to be, was weird is all he meant.

[@1Cruzer4u]

Older - Younger Yesterday - Today Jim Ross is great BRILLIANT Wrestling Mind His Analysis is Spot on .

[@alivlogsitaly]

Jim Ross brought energy and passion to attitude era

[@Pauldjreadman]

With Jim Ross, it's like listening to the wrestling bible. If you want to know ANYTHING ask him, not flaming WWE

[@TirrellKenneth]

Right! Like how he calls the moves out, gives the person at home watching the match like wow!!! The absolute terminology was A1!

[@adarshbs7259]

What he said about ads between matches is on point. The reason why most people stop watching live is because matches are built around advertisements. They ruin match story telling. Funny how too much ads kill the very reason they are placed in the first place.

[@stevengordon9990]

Love how he talks about selling. Theres a real lack of it these days especially in the indys. Thier hitting eachother with crazy moves and getting straight back up as if they got hit with a sheet of paper.

[@spicyjuniormint]

Steven Gordon I bet you watch a ton of indie wrestling too

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Give then a damn papercut with that piece of paper be damn sure they won't get up from that lol

[@Time2LevelUp]

I'm being honest here, but that's such a sweeping generalisation. There are loads of wrestlers that sell their absolute ass off on the indies. The issue is that when it comes to social media, sharing gifs, short Twitter or Facebook videos or highlight reels often tend to be the high spot stuff on the indie scene. Also, if you watch Japanese wrestling, it's all about selling. I'm watching the Champion Carnival that All Japan are running (which is their G1) and the selling and psychology is top drawer. The young lions who come up through the Japanese system are trained to understand the necessity of selling. Heck, Minoru Suzuki actually grapples with them before the New Japan shows to teach them where the holds cause pain. JR actually told the story on his podcast after calling WK9.

[@davesantos1413]

@@Time2LevelUp I watched impact wrestling rebellion. Rich Swann took 3 pile drivers . 1 from the apron, 1 from a barrier and another at the end. He kicked out of all of them and still won the match. That's to much.

[@davesantos1413]

@@Time2LevelUp Another example is you know that in ring of honor that wrestlers will have 15 minute matches and they will kickout of everything till the end so just watch the end. WWE has also been trending that way for the last few years.

[@pedropierre9594]

Jim Ross was 30% of the entertainment in wrestling, he elevated every moment.

[@RubbishBinMPEG]

I love what this man has brought to the industry. It's good seeing him so passionate about his new journey in life.

[@dafyd201]

OK, so he can't physically smile. So what? You can hear the passion in his voice.The current WWE announcers try to emulate that passion, but just fall short.

[@YousefTube]

It's been 11 years since they get rid of JR from the play by play position on Monday Night RAW thanks to Vince McMahon's WWE Draft.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Corey Graves wishes he could be as passionate as Jim Ross.

[@YousefTube]

I can't stand Corey Graves I enjoy watching Mark Henry beat the living $hit out him.

[@DayFul]

I remember that night you could tell how hurt JR was being bumped off RAW when it happened.

[@tirynemulholland827]

Why he can't smile???

[@aceofpittsburgh]

Jr, Jericho, and cody are proof enough that AEW will be something amazing.

[@SoggyCorpse]

The amount of work this man has put into being able to speak as clearly and strongly as he does is amazing. Not only that he has become the voice we always hear freaking out when calling some of the most iconic moments in wrestling.

[@rubenortiz6744]

Much LOVE for Jim Ross always liked this guy great voice ,and never any body better at commentary then JIM ROSS. best wishes always jim💯🕊

[@SageNemesis]

J.R. is probably the best signing AEW could have got. Not just because he's called some of the most iconic matches of all time, but also because he helped make all those matches happen backstage. His signing alone is enough to get me excited about AEW. Not to mention everything else they're doing. I can't wait for Double Or Nothing.

[@jjwalizer5563]

Bubba Ray and Jim ross are so awsome to meet they are very respectful. Keep up the good work Jim Ross and BUBBA Ray

[@Tachinaori]

When God closes a door he opens a window. When I lost my home to Hurricane Harvey never did I know I would end up moving 1700 miles finding a better job being in better shape and being in better mental and physical health that I've ever been in. I signed up for Sirius / XM radio a month ago and I have enjoyed listening to you guys when I have the chance. Love you guys and keep up the great work.

[@jayjayson9613]

That is so awesome to hear, congrats. Seriously, I'm stuck in a rut, I feel trapped so I'm glad to hear that through even worse circumstances you rebounded. God bless.

[@VendreadMike95]

This is the Holy Grail of wrestling interviews. Dave, Bubbah and JR give such a riveting take on the business. Itz Good to hear JR speak so candidly.

[@Kryptonian98]

Whoever hates JR is a loser the mans a legend and one of the nicest people in the business from what it seems like

[@melvinh007]

That's right! The same people that hate on Jim Ross are the same people who go back and watch old matches in the Attitude Era on the wwe network. Well, guess who was the commentator back then - yep it was Jim Ross. The greatest of all time.

[@ivaylorusinov655]

I'm not hating the guy, his also my favorite commentator, but he does have his fair share in controversy and burying people backstage

[@FrankTeddy2011]

I think JR will put most- if not all -of the AEW talents at ease because of his experience and working relationships from WCW and WWE. I’m concerned about that talk of “multiple” VPs, though. Love it or hate it, the “one leader” organization in WWE has kept the company from going into disarray. Yeah, it’s suffering creatively, but that can be fixed (we’ve hoped). As JR said, there’s going to be rough times for any start up and you need strong leadership to get you through it...even when giving up seems like the best option. Persevere, AEW...your journey is only beginning. And yes, I know it’s pro wrestling not LOTR! 😆

[@LegacyandFierce]

Who wrote this testimony, Donald Trump? Lol.

[@Kryptonian98]

Freddy Yellin What are you talking about?

[@Scymaster]

Jim Ross" I dont need money, i need respect"

[@libyanloyal7932]

Sounds like Bret hart 🤗

[@jjdbzfan18]

I love JR man seems like he’s got a chip on his shoulder and it’s really going to help the company

[@sreilly688]

Jim Ross could commentate grass grow and make it exciting.

[@parvezamin939]

True

[@NhBleker]

"BY GAWD LOOK AT THAT GRASS GROW!!"

[@parvezamin939]

Now it's broken in half by gawd!

[@ryclooney8683]

As wel as the life lesson st the end of it..."well as you can see folks, just cuz the grass appeared longer and stronger in wwe, it ended up collapsing and breaking under its own weight, and started browning, while the slow growing, up and coming aew took the top spot...that goes to show folks...the grass aint always greener on the other side...see you next week, on aew allupindatayus".

[@jerrygarciainabag2921]

Who's us, you got a mouse in your pocket or what king

[@jesseguerrero9493]

I just love hearing JR speak.. man is so seasoned all around

[@gojidrake5419]

He has aged like fine wine

[@MrSin287]

Having JR on AEW will make me tune in just to hear him comintate JR for president

[@BowsettesFury]

The real fans love Jim, we know what happened and remember the accident and still stand by him.

[@scottbartolomei8]

Watching old JR matches he just makes them so much more intense! I’m glad he is back

[@kiingwiizard]

JR is the voice of pro wrestling. All we need is King with him.

[@wellok8718]

No lol. The king needs to stay farrrr away. The last couple yrs on commentary for him were absolute cringe.

[@Johnny_the_5]

King needs to stay far away from AEW

[@ericisking13]

Lawler is garbage. Worst commentator ever.

[@thomasfranks6051]

Only person I'd put with JR is Cornett. But I don't think he's looking to get back in the game.

[@thomashicks8470]

@@ericisking13 still better than every wwe commentator right now. Not saying he should be in aew, but ya

[@cajunasian71]

JR got me watching NJPW after a long hiatus of watching ANY wrestling. To see this LEGEND excited about AEW, makes me happy to still be fan. WWE nonsense be damned. #JRRules. 🤘

[@sportslife3652]

How anyone can criticize this absolute legend of the business is beyond me. The sound of his iconic voice brings back so many wonderful memories of some of the best matches I've watched in Pro Wrestling. Forever the GOAT.

[@mrflocky4016]

Really refreshing interview here, I coulda watched this for double the time this was, JR really is one of the smartest in this business imo.

[@GA-1st]

A rough couple of years would be an understatement for what JR's been through. Wishing him nothing but the best..

[@FieldofScreams4Life]

if Jerry comes over as well, we would have my favorite show back. Like the good old days of raw. GO GO AEW!

[@rootstriker1618]

FieldofScreams4Life omg that would be a dream come true they would litteraly get probly half of the Wwe fan base to tune in just based off that alone to hear them bounce off ea other again and it has to be like the good ol days with king playing up to the heels! Omg that would be worth price of addmision alone

[@matthewwalsh3399]

Hey Dave congrats on your success! I was shocked out of jr's comments when I realized it was you hosting the show. Good to see that you are killing it and you make us Hawthornians proud

[@aaronmandoza3230]

You are my favorite commentator ever Jr, it ain't a show without you sir. Much love since I was a kid, calling all our most memorable moments in wrestling PERIOD

[@AbeAyBay]

The greatest announcer of all time didn't have a job but Rene Young and Byron Saxton do...... let that sink in

[@BollyToHolly]

commentator*

[@Charsi_Escobar]

If you watched the video, JR says that Vince was paying him millions to sit at home after his wife died.

[@arthurzegarra8862]

Corey graves is trash too all the new announcers are

[@JhoRPG]

Just to paraphrase I think of you as athletes, not superstars. So go to your locker rooms, not dressing rooms. Respect to the business of the sport, respect to the fans of the sport

[@mistere3501]

I knew jim Ross is old, but seeing him like this, man he's aged. Gonna miss his commentating, voice and opinion when he's gone. Glad he does his podcast and is joining a team like AEW. What a legend

[@cantgetright742]

Considering when I started watching JR I hadn't even hit puberty yet and now I'm starting to get some gray and a little bit of a receding hairline, I would say JR isn't doing too bad. I been watching him for more than 20 years, and he had a full career before I even started watching him.

[@brucebenson2835]

"Do not approach, to confront. Approach to converse.". THAT'S AN AMAZING QUOTE.... Makes so much sense and it comes from Ross... Man, I admire his respect and compassion.

[@TheForeverRanger]

JR brings so much to AEW, not only from a commentary standpoint but also from a talent relation standpoint as well.

[@daniellewicki6364]

JR is, without question, one of the best of all time! It's great seeing him doing what he is passionate about again!

[@COMICBOOKJEDI1]

Jim Ross picked up after Mean Gean , the man is a legend. I am just glad that he is back working again . Best of luck Jim ...

[@iBankimusPrime]

Jim Ross a true legend. Big props to AEW for respecting and appreciating his brilliance and showcasing his artform. #slobbeeknocker!

[@frank-bmtz]

"Always converse, never confront. " Best line I've ever heard.

[@vincetravis70]

I never realized how much jr means to me as a casual fan. Just him as a person was great to see and learn about.

[@michaelchambers1187]

"My inability to smile was starting to cause an issue." Wow that really hit the feels even though he was a WWE commentator for many many years!

[@jimgraves4197]

Jim Ross will give AEW the one thing he has in abundance. Integrity. His vast knowledge and decades of experience are a priceless addition to any Wrestling Promotion.

[@ADG.Est.1988]

No apologies here but I truly believe the WWE Is in trouble. In a few years AEw will have better ratings, better story lines, and quality matches. Overall better quality.

[@kennyrojas5667]

Totally, and hopefully they let *EVERY* wrestler have a good story line, unlike wwe who give a wrestler 4 title chances in 2 months.

[@candlewax7729]

Sorry man AEW is just an experiment a billionaire and his son are doing. They know nothing of the wrestling business and i believe after a few years they will get bored of it and sell it. If TNA couldn't stop WWE i don't think anyone will and TNA was founded by wrestlers and ran by wrestlers and it still failed. AEW just has alot of money but Vince is a genius and continues to destroy his competitors. WWE is Hollywood now and they have support from the sports media and Hollywood. WWE is too big to stop at this point

[@sabreksabrek57]

@@candlewax7729 because tna switched to a wwe format

[@candlewax7729]

@@ii-yx3nw WWE was always sports entertainment the attitude era ended almost 20 years ago get over it already. Todays WWE is not for the older fans it's for the younger generation just watch wwe network and you can relive the old wwe shows on there. AEW will be a complete failure guaranteed. Sorry

[@jonsnipe5484]

especially if he do the commentary .. hopefully AEW wont fuck up the money like wcw

[@deronnekingcaid4328]

Jim Ross Is Extremely Awesome as An Commentator In WWE From RAW & Smackdown Live “GOOD OLE JR”

[@ericadams214]

JR, no matter how you see yourself in the commentating field or what have you, you are without a doubt THE BEST in our eyes.. I've literally grown up with you, and by Gum, wrestling isn't as great without you calling the matches or anything... I watch old clips of alot of stuff, just to hear you calling matches. Whether it be old WCW, WWF, WWE matches or anything, that's one of the ONLY reasons why I do. You, sir, to me, are one of the best, if not the best callers in the game.. I wish you nothing but the best in life, I'm sorry your health isn't the greatest, and hope to high heaven that you're with us for a very long time to come.. #goodolejrforlife

[@theamazingjosh5456]

When I grew up watching wrestling Jim Ross was always on the mic and it never should’ve changed. I’m glad to see that he’s back in it as he said

[@502skater502]

JR loves the game so much it chokes him up. I love it. He really does make watching so much better. If I could say one thing to him it would be thank you for making my childhood better.

[@anthonykey9706]

Nicely put and could not agree more

[@lanapugh4133]

I honest to goodness could listen to Jim Ross talk about the wrestling business all day

[@Justin-uo7wi]

Just hearing how well Jim Ross articulates himself and analyzes the topics he's prompted to talk about by Dave and Bully, you can just tell he's still got all of his faculties about him. Wishing him nothing but the best in his return to the table.

[@royalty843]

The man who made Slobberknocker a thing

[@asmreatz4686]

Love JR. I can’t wait for him to call the spot monkey matches.

[@tbone6704]

JR doesn't have to prove shit to anyone. He's the voice of wrestling. It doesn't sound right without him,

[@angelesixbarrera]

I'm so grateful that I can hear JRs voice again, growing up in the Ruthless Aggression Era JRs commentary on Monday nights. Bless You JR Wish nothing but the best for you down the road ✌️👌

[@DiscipleToki]

To have JR and TS working together in one place. This old school 80s-90s WCW/WWF fan geeked so hard. I love love love it. They have awesome chemistry and with Excalibur and Taz there is no shortage of hilarity. Wonderful work.

[@JoelChavez6121]

Welcome back, JR.! Your passion and attention to detail has been missed

[@clo2fp]

Jim Ross is a one of a kind talent won’t be another one for decade must respect 🙌🏽 Ross + the bucks = Success

[@mupo1811]

A good match goes into your memory, but when J. R calls it, it goes into your heart. Trully he is The Voice of Wrestling

[@theSuperviLLain_est]

This man was ringside and announcing my entire childhood. OG for sure you're the best JR