Jim Ross | AEW Unrestricted Podcast

Good Ole' JR, Jim Ross, joins the AEW pod to talk about his early days as a referee for NWA, how he started in the announce booth, and his journey to AEW. He also talks about his love of John Wayne, his upcoming new book, "Under The Black Hat," and he shares some great stories from the set of the 1999 movie about Andy Kaufman, "Man On The Moon."
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AEW features a world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers, giving fans a new wrestling experience for the first time in 20 years. Founded by President and CEO Tony Khan, AEW is headlined by Cody and Brandi Rhodes, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page, Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley. The roster also is filled with skilled competitors including Nyla Rose, Awesome Kong, Dustin Rhodes, Jungle Boy, Dr. Britt Baker, MJF and SCU. In addition to being in-ring talent, Cody, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega also serve as EVPs, with Brandi Rhodes serving as Chief Brand Officer. Renowned commentator Jim Ross also has joined the league.
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[@pulkitsharma6648]

“It’s like being with a woman who you love but she doesn’t love you” that hits hard. You can tell how fed up and depressed he was with Vince

[@FuuuckOffff]

Whereas being in AEW is like being with a weird, ugly broad but she's rich and buys you new shoes

[@ness3984]

FuuuckOffff but treats you well too 😳😳😳😳

[@FuuuckOffff]

@@ness3984 She's still weird and ugly. If Vince would take him back, he'd be there in a heartbeat.

[@ness3984]

FuuuckOffff but JR is an honest man, he wouldn’t be with somebody just because of the money. Which is exactly why he left the WWE in the first place.

[@christiancharles2866]

@@FuuuckOffff Fuck Meekmahan! Hes a piece of garbage!!

[@thetruej7872]

JR & Tony are a great commentary team. I'm glad they're in AEW.

[@anthonymagee5725]

That’s not fair to the King Jerry Lawler they’ve also shared some great commentary moments!!! Js

[@georgediaz5522]

JR and Tony bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and credibility to a company barely a year old. Anyone who watched back in the late 90s would instantly recognize them and and helps those who took time off from watching wrestling or don't know the great indy talents in AEW get reacquainted.

[@Smokey1419]

@Grorge Diaz WCW was Tony Schiavone, and JR is synonymous with WWF/E. They can bring some legitimacy to a business that desperately needs it.

[@djr1829]

And Excalibur is awesome in his own right.

[@ShadyDBZ4]

Jalen Payton lets not kid ourselves. Excalibur is the MVP in that trio. They all mess well together. Love Taz on the announcers table with Ex too.

[@mackwilliams8853]

As a 35 year old, it's so good to see Tony and JR back in the wrestling business and good to see them working together. Wrestling is better with those 2 gentlemen involved.

[@danielescalera6638]

You gotta check out their podcasts their personalities come out and they're both entertaining AF IMO

[@melvinh007]

I know. I am 42 - and this is my dream commentary team. I always wondered what it would be like to have Jim and Tony on the same commentary team. And now here we are. It is like bringing the voice of WCW Nitro and WWF Raw together. Got to give props to AEW for putting this together.

[@robertbrunelle8076]

35 your still a baby

[@TheFtw85bossczar]

Yes sir!

[@steve2275]

45 year old, man

[@CarlosSanchez-df4nt]

Jim ross is such an upstanding person. I admire him.

[@dw-nb2zh]

Not really. He's screwed a bunch of people in WWE.

[@CarlosSanchez-df4nt]

@@dw-nb2zh First of all, we shouldn't believe everything that we read in the internet, but anyway if that's true everybody makes mistakes, and maybe he screwed some talent, but he also helped a lot of talent become huge stars.

[@eLiFILMSinc]

Good man to admire

[@eLiFILMSinc]

Wrestlings cutthroat like a lot of places. Cant be everybodys friend

[@userjim83]

He comes across as a bitter, unlikable, two faced old man tbh People seem to be easily fooled by the good ol’ JR routine

[@emanuelcarr8279]

Jim Ross is a legend. So glad, he is with AEW today. I can only imagine working with a legend such as himself. The AEW Promos have been really great too lately, from the heart!!! #AEWonTNT #AEWUnrestricted #JimRoss

[@benitezsucks8625]

JR is a legend. Best commentator ever. Gave it 110% everytime. Felt like you were in the arena with him.

[@painfan476]

Glad to hear Jim’s happy and content with life under the AEW banner.

[@lilgoat4257]

He put over the dippin dots

[@FatsFalafel]

JR's best snack-related call since that one time he lost his mind about Skittles.

[@lilgoat4257]

@@FatsFalafel lol i seen that skittle video 4 days ago

[@georgediaz5522]

The Dippin' Dots never did anything to anyone! Loved how mad he was at MJF taunting Brandi.

[@joelb1]

Best call ever!

[@danielescalera6638]

😆😆😆

[@edwardgomez8359]

I could listen to JR talk for hours! Such a great person. Gosh, I love AEW. I love how they have control of their characters without given a script to go off of. Everything is organic in the company. AEW!

[@thebnphenom5057]

The Attitude era is back, but AEW is making come back to the fans

[@jkthy5879]

I love JR, I really do. You can see in his face what his wife dying has done to him. You can just see the grief. Number 1 commentator, always will be.

[@TorresBoxing]

I like how you guys mention WWE without feeling the need to ignore them or throw shade at them. Just keeping it real.

[@philo2189]

Facts I hate it when WWE does podcast that's so called unscripted but it's obviously barriers you can't cross things you can't say

[@mathewdo4121]

boomer

[@TorresBoxing]

@Ziad Khaled I mean, it didn't sound like disrespectful digs. Just constructive criticism and discussion about the differences between them.

[@TorresBoxing]

Ziad Khaled yeah I hope they don’t keep it going. Just focus on you. Occasional jabs is okay but don’t make it a constant part of the show.

[@cloxberg]

I LOVE hearing Jim Ross say “pro wrestling” and not the other word!!!! 😁😊

[@thebnphenom5057]

What Burguer King Wrestling?

[@rockybalboa1158]

@@thebnphenom5057 wrestling entertainment

[@nurgle333]

Pro resslin'

[@ferox965]

Me too.

[@Linklex7]

Pro Wrestling > Sports Entertainment

[@Nfoster1916]

Jim Ross is one of the most kind and passionate man of wrestling ever. This was an awesome listen.

[@StanNotSoSaint]

Snake in JR's toilet: 'Whatever snake wants snake takes'

[@kidillusionofthedarknessfl2471]

Lol I see what you did there 😂

[@danielescalera6638]

Long live Damian

[@jonprue4202]

A snake in JR's toilet, Jake the Snake on Dynamite, coincidence??? I think not!!!

[@tjsquishface138]

AEW's talent is more than just the wrestlers. The entire crew is their talent. Camera crew gets MJF trolling the crowd and refs and announcers are entertaining as hell. And shout out to the crew that has to replenish all the tables that get annihilated.

[@Kalazius]

I love how the AEW staff talks about WWE so casually. They are so chill about it, I love it.

[@wilsonortiz6341]

@Heenan Harley lol I can see the sarcasm, but the funny thing is they actually are speaking of them very casual.

[@Kalazius]

@Heenan Harley Still casual.

[@wwebb1]

Just an appreciation post for without this LEGEND on the mic all of our love for wrestling might not be as amazing. Thank you “JR” Jim Ross.

[@SpeedChamp467]

JR will always be "the voice of wrestling" to me.

[@jbrock11]

This show is so good I literally listen to it twice. Once as soon as the podcast comes out and once on KZbin.

[@DespicablepunK25]

I've legit learned all names of wrestling moves from listening to good ol' JR over the years, in my opinion he's the greatest commentator ever.

[@Kr4ShSkeL]

JR, Tony, Excalibur : best commentary team in the world at the moment

[@Shaunography]

Dynamite, Dark, PPVs, podcasts.. I'm lapping up all the AEW I can get my hands on! I actually look forward to a major wrestling show every week. Never thought that would happen for me again.

[@kevinmacdonald3574]

National treasures right here. Tony and JR, ARE my childhood. I started watching AEW BECAUSE Tony and J.R. were coming to AEW. Together! The rest is history! #NationalTreasureJR #NationalTreasureTS #IAmAllElite #AubreyIsTheBest

[@roddinandracin1153]

I love aews commentary, so relaxed and they sound like they are truly having fun and it's great

[@renaultman4230]

Love content like this. Keeps me searching everyday for something new from AEW

[@crystalsheffler3251]

Loving this podcast so much. Having Tony and JR is my childhood being combined. I watched equal parts WCW/WWE as a kid. Its so cool to finally see them in a great environment, saving a say in what they want to do. Any kid who doesnt want JR around, i feel bad for ya, since your heads been soaking in the cesspool that is wwe. And Aubrey is just. A KICK ASS WOMAN. Love seeing her in AEW. Looking forward to more of these podcasts!

[@edwinthompson1557]

Tony Schiavone & Jim Ross should definitely have a “Shaq & Charles Barkley” Vibe to their commentary and have fun while Excalibur handles the Serious play by play for the most part

[@southpawbillings9292]

Edwin Thompson well said my man!! Excalibur is the EJ

[@countrylife04]

they're already doing that

[@jonahda0mega]

My Google Chat always gets Tony Shivani😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattsolar7187]

Well said

[@darmon931]

Man this is awesome I'm gonna blaze up and enjoy what a team

[@casiokid325]

🤙

[@tech3kenny566]

To Toni and JR Smith is by far the best commentators of all time! Toni was the best on WCW and JR on WWF/WWE. Together....🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 AEW is the 🐐

[@eight8529]

Should of been Jr and Tony in the podcast those two are greatest people who ever came to pro wrestling.

[@kuhpunkt]

of and have are different words

[@amans2806]

Aubrey asks really great and unique questions sometimes but other times I wish she would just let the guests finish their sentences without tryna get a cheap joke off.

[@Lemme-sniff-ya]

Yes that was noticable, sometimes jarring even

[@akeminakajima449]

She's terrible can't stand her

[@charliesmith4229]

I disagree---- she isn't in a good spot. This isn't her calling. Horrific

[@DougJK]

I needed JR on an episode, hell yeah!

[@josephhargrove9066]

I could listen to JR talk about the history of Mid South Wrestling all day long and not feel bored at all. Aubrey is becoming a natural and Tony's a good sidekick to have.

[@waggishwonderland]

I don't think is as good. I think Tony is definitely the driver of the podcast.

[@mattsolar7187]

Aubrey needs work

[@jackieryan8392]

I am so glad for this interview, anything with Good Ole' JR. I love anything with Jim Ross.

[@dkline844]

The voice of my childhood. This might go down as the best episode. Glad to see things go so well for Jim Ross

[@jefftassone30]

they are regular its on every week

[@jackkottwitz5236]

Aubrey was way more awkward in this one compared to the others.. .they said this was taped last year, it makes me wonder if this one was the first one... and she's improved since then.

[@bwags0636]

At 0.34 Tony says, "Our first guest," so you very likely are on to something.

[@pedromorris2326]

She was super duper awkward here

[@FuuuckOffff]

She's appalling throughout, continually putting her foot in her mouth

[@pedromorris2326]

@@FuuuckOffff Good one

[@SMOKETHECONQUEROR]

Don't call her that. That's not her real name lol

[@MGWPS462]

I have the utmost respect for Jim Ross. I absolutely love the man in no matter what he does. He is as honest as anyone in the wrestling business. Tony and JR are amazing together. Love AEW, Tony Khan, Cody and the Nightmare family, the Elite. Thank all of you so much for the amazing wrestling.

[@TheFtw85bossczar]

Proud to see some one from Oklahoma be so respected. Lived here my entire life, watched this man my entire life. I love Jim Ross. God bless him 💯

[@cayjdesperado9936]

I love how JR and Tony are as close as they are considering they were the respective voices of the biggest rivals ever and constantly took shots at the other one on national tv. That is being a true professional and being a real man (also shows truly how vindictive Vince, Russo, Bischoff etc. Were

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

WISH you were treated more better in WWE, Jim. Still have to open the package to read your book. Love you, man. And we'll still be here cheering you on until you're even 100 doing commentary!

[@kyledamron]

Growing up I always wanted to see JR and Tony together again they had such a short run in wcw. This AEW run is this best! Love all 3 of you

[@seanducharme413]

You never watched Georgia championship wrestling then I take it

[@MentalLiberation]

3:20 I'm dying 😂😂😂J.R. is gold

[@nickcavanaugh4062]

JR always reminds me of my grandpa. makes me happy to see him every week on wensday.

[@JLHWrestlingfan]

Vince treated jr like crap.glad hes with aew now. vince should be ashamed of himself.

[@Wyatt31704]

Vince can rot in hell

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

Vince made that man a multi-millionaire and a legend.

[@mdhotstuff]

JR will have the last laugh

[@ainsley821]

It’s nice that AEW aren’t uptight and don’t turn their nose up at other promotions I mean they acknowledge WWE wrestlers proof being in this podcast. WWE don’t do that stuff

[@eLiFILMSinc]

WWE only believes they exist. If a wrestler leaves and goes to another promotion for 5 years, its as if he was sitting home doing nothing the whole time. Fuck WWE

[@TheDemonCaine]

It's a business. WWE worries about themselves and AEW stars often diss WWE, so they turn their nose up at WWE at times. Also, AEW has been referenced by WWE on their podcast and WWE Backstage or when HHH is interviewed.

[@TheDemonCaine]

@@evang94 You're troubled.

[@danielescalera6638]

Tony seems to let the talent and on air personalities do what got them to the dance versus a more hands on approach like Vince

[@TheDemonCaine]

@@danielescalera6638 Pretty much.

[@jmcc2k10]

Love JR, a true legend. His voice really encapsulated some truly iconic moments in wrestling.

[@barabusband]

I wish they premiered these and had a live chat. Chris Van Vliet has been doin it recently and I’ve really enjoyed it.

[@ages2020]

Jim Ross is a great man and should be in the Hall of Fame for sports announcing

[@jamesshields2520]

On par with GS for me. Hands down my favorite commentator of all time. Can't wait for his 2nd autobiography. If it's anything like his first it will be well worth a read.

[@andyb2830]

This TNT unrestricted show is awesome. Tony and Aubrey are a great pair.. loving it Please make these regular

[@organicmetal6850]

Best wrestling company and show on TV today !!

[@crookedrain771]

Love hearing his stories.. love hearing his voice. I’m just glad we still got JR around with AEW. I can also see he’s connecting more with the roster, took him a second to dust himself off but yeah, JR is a great guy, all around.

[@jerryh.nintendoplayers]

Always awesome to hear JR.talk,If I was sitting next to him in person I could listen to him all day long no matter if it was about pro wrestling,football,basketball,movies and so on.

[@jterrazas78]

Man I love JR you could have hours of content of him just telling stories

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

JR will always be my favorite announcer/commentator of all time. I've been watching wrestling since the mid 1980s, & Jim has always been there. He is the voice of wrestling as far as I'm concerned 🎙🤠

[@bigt9391]

I feel so nostalgic when I see Jim Ross and Tony Shivani these guys were hands down the best year old to ever announce wrestling I remember watch these guys when I was six years old with my dad watching these guys sit across the table from each other just having a conversation is amazing thanks AEW for putting this on

[@JthanDestroyer]

I feel like the inclusion of Aubrey gave an awesome dynamic to the conversation 2 very different people from different generations interviewing a legend.

[@erinshea7934]

The amount of admiration I have for JR I cannot express it enough !!

[@Jungletraveler00_12]

Jim Ross is awesome, I first heard him on commentary on Raw in 2004, it never felt the same when you didn't hear his voice anymore in wwe's shows. One of the things that make AEW special, JR is on commentary!

[@bibby42]

It sounds like JR, Tony, and Excalibur have a blast being a commentary team. So glad that Taz is now a part of it as well. They have amazing chemistry together.

[@glenncoleman6253]

Damn JR is such a good storyteller. So captivating.

[@RealTakerslady]

“Go ahead and clock out Aubrey.”

[@Mundane05]

29:37 that hard cut... wonder why...

[@Gawdzillest]

Mundane05 lmfaoooo

[@RichLuciano1]

It seems like Jim got emotional because it was about Jan. Plus it was cringe worthy when Aubrey cut that Rocky Balboa promo

[@TheOneTakeLiveCast]

Seeing jim and tony is always a pleasure

[@Theely]

Yeah, she clearly was not saying that "sunshine and rainbows" in regards to JR's wife dying. She is saying it in regards to JR mentioning that the book is dark.

[@neirubo]

I just watched the full thing. I love those AEW Unrestricted Podcast, and with Jim Ross... Aubrey and Tony are awesome at this. A family.

[@waggishwonderland]

Not sure if Aubrey should have said life ain't rainbows and sunshine when jr said his wife died. Thank God for Tony being there.

[@SmellTheCanvis]

JR: "..and my wife dies 30 seconds from my house" Aubrey: "well, life ain't all sunshine and rainbows" What an insensitive and moronic comment. Know when to just sit back and listen.

[@SmellTheCanvis]

@Tiffany 100% agree. 👆

[@southpawbillings9292]

Might have been her bipolar kickin in

[@Theely]

Aubrey saying that has nothing to do with JR's saying that about his wife. It is clearly in regards to JR saying that the book is dark.

[@notlimnamdeirf2792]

@@southpawbillings9292 is she?

[@southpawbillings9292]

Wiesław Wiesławski she is indeed. I really don’t wanna be that guy that says the internet says so so I’ll just say I’m 99% certain

[@samanthaflores6860]

I love hearing jim Ross I grow up listening to him

[@georgemiller7248]

I'll say you both are the greatest wrestling commentators in the game and RIP Bobby Henenan. Gots to add him from the wcw days

[@littlegipper5798]

When JR mentioned the loss of his best friend....was her response quoting "Rocky Balboa"?

[@Gawdzillest]

Little Gipper smfh lmao

[@MScal0316]

She's a good ref but Aubrey legit ruined this entire interview. This show should be about the guest not forcing witty responses to everything the guest says. Tony knows how to get the hell out of the way. Somebody needs to tell Aubrey: 1. Listen 2. Less is more 3. Let it breathe! Constantly interrupting the guest only works in a debate style show. This just felt awkward. I felt bad for JR.

[@backlogcabin8003]

Hit the nail on the head

[@Linklex7]

Give her time. I get the feeling she’s new to podcasting. It’s not as easy as people think. I got faith she’ll get better.

[@backlogcabin8003]

@@Linklex7 Ref Aubrey def has the enthusiasm, I am just as hopeful her people skills will meet up to it

[@fonzycampos4416]

Great podcast I'm loving these aew Podcasts This was great insight on my favorite wrestling commentator good O' Jim Ross

[@ComedyAnimatedTV]

47:10 - Aubrey ‘I just yell at dudes’ Edwards. This is hilariously accurate 😅

[@ThomasCassonActor]

Couldn't Tony just do these podcasts? It could be legendary.

[@gammasmash1924]

I'm sure he'll do one eventually.

[@BrainchildDnB]

They're pairing the younger talent with the veterans for learning experience. Tony alone helps no one.

[@ThomasCassonActor]

@@BrainchildDnB true, and i don't want to say pointless negative things on her as she is brill but coming from Bishoffs, Jerichos and Cornettes these are a little rough around the edges

[@Linklex7]

She’s learning from Tony. Don’t worry. She’ll get better at this. I’m not sure Aubrey has hosted an podcast before. Tony has done podcasts before.

[@keishamurrell3095]

Shelton Benjamin one of the Greatest 🏆

[@F1rsttimer]

All my childhood wrestling memories are commentated by JR, Jerry, and Tazz.

[@animal45jack]

This company is gonna be special. Plz believe, dream team commentary team. Amazing talent. O,C

[@JohnnyEdwardsMusic]

I love the showall of you guys keep it up. Iam blind butt I love the sport god bless all of you

[@finburn4337]

Jesus that's a die hard fan

[@Zakster90]

I don’t know how much longer I can continue to watch these if Ms. InterruptionAubrey keeps showing up. Damn, let someone tell a story and finish a thought without chiming in. Am I alone on this?

[@shivajones108]

LOL he said Jim Carrey was an idiot. Stopped me dead in my tracks

[@Mr420OG99]

Both my favorite commentators of all time tony and JR

[@JLHWrestlingfan]

loved this. love all 3. jr is a legend and the best commentator of all time. tony and aubrey are amazing as well.

[@RollerCodsterWFEW]

I gotta say personally, im just as excited about wrestling again with aew, like back in the attitude days. I look forward to aew dynamite every week, and the ppv's. Its a great time for wrestling again, go AEW!

[@jcerrano98]

Felt like this one should of just been tony and jim.

[@ITM95]

Bro JR is hilarious! I could listen to him talk all day!!

[@scouser_fearo9397]

Jim Ross is the best by far

[@nextlevel1970]

I knew Michael Cole was a prick. JR was the greatest commentator of all time hands down.

[@kriscody3577]

JR DOING COMMENTARY IS LIKE MOM'S COOKING!!!!!!!!

[@tripleo4255]

5:54 - "So it wasn't he was driven he just wanted the money", why would she say this, let alone think it after JR explained his motivation in the beginning? 'All he wanted was money' is what she got out of that?

[@samsational168]

Certain it was a joke

[@akeminakajima449]

@@samsational168 Well it was a terrible joke then because it wasn't funny at all. She needs to keep her mouth shut.

[@FuuuckOffff]

It's what everyone was thinking

[@FuuuckOffff]

^This guy knows what's up. JR has always slagged indie wrestling, he can barely bring himself to put over the performers most weeks. Will always go where the money is, it's how most of the old timers are. I guarantee you guys like Arn and Jake don't think much of what they're seeing every week either.

[@KevinTPham]

In his podcasts, Jim Ross likes to talk about his opinions, his views, and his past experiences. On AEW commentary, Jim Ross likes to talk about Dippin' Dots, enjoys the women's matches, and checks out women. Jim Ross needed hot women in his life before he dies.

[@ExcellenceJohnnyRocket]

Michael cole with that thumbs down😂

[@mattsolar7187]

Cole= corporate yes man and trash

[@Shamino1]

Aubrey: 10/10 in the Ring, -5/10 on the microphone. She was *painful* and utterly *callous*

[@timdurgan]

And she buts in with "oh yeah", "right", "gotcha", "yeah" ALL THE TIME. It's as if she can't handle it if there's 20 seconds without hearing her own voice. So irritating.

[@seanducharme413]

@@billdauterive246 agreed

[@hitomitanaka105]

cash They say a good referee should never be noticed, which must mean Aubrey is incredibly bad.

[@JustinTNAWWEGuy]

Great hearing JR Happy again he deserves it

[@DavidTheBulldog]

I wish aew can release the vid the same day or the day after the audio version.

[@WhatAboutall]

Was that actually real at 41:45? Goodness, gracious.

[@frost409]

I really like this new layout, it feels a lot more conversational and the guys can all keep eye contact instead of looking sideways to be personable, the Mox interview was great but seemed really weird to shoot with him sat looking at the mike instead of able to turn to Tony and Aubrey

[@donnyfootball88]

Thank you AEW. You all are awesome.

[@FabianPyka]

Good ol JR the greatest commentator of all time

[@georgeemt2413]

Keep it up TNT. I love these video podcasts!!

[@shadowX370]

It's funny Aubrey Edwards is more over then half the WWE roster LOL!