Jim Ross Sticks It To WCW | War Stories

WCW didn't exactly know what they had in Jim Ross, and a series of manoeuvrings in early 1993 led to him being removed from the commentary booth. These machinations ultimately sent Good Ol' JR spiralling into the waiting arms of WWE. But before Ross made his official debut with the company, he landed one last parting shot on his ex-employer...
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The piano really brings it home

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Sadly KZbin has started to not inform about Cultaholic videos... Sure let's push scumbags but legit channels get trashed, so horrible tbh..

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This is why I’m always invested in videos for War Stories and Dark Side of the Ring.

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Even Better Than The Real Thing

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Cultaholic out here killing it. What a great little Doc

[@Veggieman87]

I love Sam's understated voiceover on this series. While the rest of the Cultaholic crew can be more colorful and character-driven, Sam's solid, scholarly, more documentarian delivery helps keep the presentation grounded without being dry. And the editing can't be overlooked, either, accenting the beats without being distracting. Easily one of the best series on this channel, and one of my favorites since Captivating Careers was retired.

[@antoniogreen8601]

“By God, I think Michaels may be broken in half! - JR

[@Captain_Pudding]

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Quality > Quantity

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Sam honestly has one of the best narration voices in the world. Not just wrestling, he could do voice work for anything

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I’d listen to Sam talk about anything. A True professional!

[@TheThird1977]

Another excellent video in what is fast becoming my favourite Cultaholic series. Sam is so damn good at this narrating lark and the editing is wonderful.

[@DukesMusic84]

Well narrated, mate. JR has always been a class act, both on and off the air.

[@williammatthews693]

I remember on one WWE PPV Jerry Lawler asking JR if WCW was a joke. JR replied, "Damn right it was!". Upon first hearing that, it sounded like Ross's WWE paycheck was doing the talking. After this video, I can see some true resentment in that statement.

[@ENigma-um8zw]

Years back had a Mandela effect where I had thought JR passed away (was away from the scene awhile) and ofc found out soon after that, but grateful he’s still kickin ass. Saw him LIVE as a kid in the 90s; went to several Nitros/Raws (+Summerslam’99), it rocked!

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These are so good! I hope this comes across the way I mean it to, but I learn so much about the importance of the events that led up to big moments from these videos. They’re proper sit down and listen affair. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@gsandison1]

I hope for April Fools this year we get a ‘Where are they now’ for Southpaw Regional Wrestling.

[@CWD632]

JR is my all time favorite announcer but I can see people not seeing that back in the day.

[@captaincharisma6306]

I did video about best wrestlemania shows can you watch it

[@ricksuddarth7200]

Your right back in the day I would never seen JR as ur favorite.

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[@JaimeD.]

"Pushing his Noble Son to Top Star Thing." Well, Vince did it with Shane O' Mac. Guess Watts and McMahon have the same mentality. Thanks for the tale, Sam Driver.

[@attiepollard7847]

But at least Shane on Mac as personality unlike Bill Wats son

[@StormcloudLive]

As always these are incredible documentaries, as youtube content they stand out with the editing, script and delivery by Sam. They would not be out of place on any premium service like Netflix, you should be very proud.

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Excellent video I love the war story and the true story series

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excellent research, narration and passion...business keeps picking up at Cultaholic

[@optimus2008]

JR shows his loyalty to WWE. WWE: Did what they did. Me: *sighs*

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Cultaholic = quality 👌

[@rwa2play]

JR is a legend in the business and with good reason. Almost FIFTY years in wrestling and he's still beloved.

[@TGPDrunknHick]

even with decades of his own boss trying to sabotage him.

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These are always awesome, well done all involved

[@jasontallini]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. The presenter and editors are fantastic

[@DebitAdams]

I love reliving the war

[@funfunfun18]

Another Stella outing guys. I would love a mini documentary like this on the territories at some point

[@bensanimashonsgeorge9347]

This is a great video Jim ross and Jerry the king Lawler are my favourite commentators

[@DR.K14]

"WCW didn't know what they had in Jim Ross." Feel like thats WCW in a nutshell, not knowing what they had. After watching a few documentaries on WCW it's still mind boggling they were able to beat out WWE for like 83 consecutive wks or whatever ridiculous number it was. Just seems like as a company they could never get out of their own way.

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Love the war stories thank you cultaholic

[@elwaster84]

There’s more WHATS in this than a Stone Cold Promo haha! Love these videos!

[@DavidBaillie1986]

Jim Ross wasn't just the greatest wrestling announcer, he's the greatest sports announcer there has ever been. The voice of a generation.

[@jmbzrx1200]

He’s not the greatest announcer in WWE history he’s the greatest in wrestling history period. Hell in the Cell is the “Do you believe in miracles” call in wrestling history.

[@chrisbuttonshaw2088]

BY GOD HE BROKE HIM IN HALF! damn right WCW didn't know what they had

[@Lazbotable]

Stop the match! Enoughs enough.

[@as7sasi3]

J. R. Is simply a ……………..Legend!!!!

[@garrettbarry411]

When is the “Doomed From The Start” War Story going to come out??

[@johnathanrush4666]

I'm also curious about the Philly Indy Wars one

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

@@johnathanrush4666 I think they already did that one.

[@johnathanrush4666]

@@outlawrip-offartist4161 if so, I couldn't find it on the War Stories playlist. If you got a link, I'd be grateful 🙏

[@michaelscriver5395]

Great episode

[@russellhughes57]

Wbcw finally was defeated by the WWF during the Monday night wars.

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Sam has the perfect documentary voice

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Sam is king of Cultaholic

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Great video

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The good ol days of Cultaholic, when it wasn’t all top 10s 😭💔

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Go outside and play lol

[@davidaulds7031]

I love how it's not really mentioned by WWF Fanboys that Vince hired Ross as lead to replace Gorilla Monsoon, then replaced Ross with himself, screwed around with Ross for another few months before firing him. McMahon only hired Ross back as he was busy dealing with the U S Government. Jim Ross was a pawn, used by Mcmahon because he was a WCW GUY and he could.

[@mringram]

Great content

[@always-alicia]

Bah Gawd! JR is legendary!

[@Bearlenation]

This has made me want to re read JRs books

[@rossrobertson674]

8:59 Hey its Zack from Saved By The Bell

[@asoncalledvoonch2210]

A professional voice actor as the narrator and these would be perfect.

[@dannogsus2184]

I know the spot would still have been over but could you imagine when Foley went off the cell with out the line " I swear to god he broken in half"

[@christopherdoroba8724]

This was the night I went from a die hard WCW fan to a die hard WWF fan. Even at like 10 years old I got mad at the poke and then saying "thatl put butts in seats" I remember even at that age I was like well that's screwed up but I'm gunna go watch that

[@jerranspearman3369]

good video

[@nicholasrope6067]

What is the Doomed From The Start video that was mentioned in the intro?

[@nicholasrope6067]

Cheers, can't seem to find it?

[@kickflipdemon]

17:13 this line was going great until the botched "black Sunday"

[@SellavinAtoms]

This is very intense so don't you forget that there's really people doing all this behind the scenes they really should make more documentaries of even movies like this like Mickey Rourke in the wrestler.

[@DiaDeLaDead]

Imagine if JR stayed with WCW… the attitude era would have not been the same.

[@bealgates8594]

Get well Razor Ramon 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Nbflowers1989]

Long live Good Ol' J.R.!

[@Ryan-hl4ur]

So this shaw & dew guy is why we got to see good Ol' JR in a toga? Hey the human ken doll, eazy e, gimmie a break, how long can u milk the same cow? The bozo was in the right place at the right time.

[@lilpoetat]

thanks!

[@tjjordan4207]

Ironic, considering WWE didn’t use him correctly in the last 12 years.

[@kyledamron]

It's a shame wcw didn't keep, imagine the early nitro years with jr instead of mongo, with tony and bobby. Thats an unmatched booth to me. I wish he had been there for the formation of the nWo and the sting story.

[@kyledamron]

Id love to hear the radio broadcast

[@Csmallo]

Ross was the best at play by play. For color, Bobby the Brain takes the top spot.

[@LuckyDT]

Wouldn't mind seeing Sam put together a video about the rise of All Japan and New Japan/Baba and Inoki and all of the activity before both were founded.

[@attiepollard7847]

Let me guess.... Inoki ego is the reason things fell apart?

[@Hakeem990]

Just imagine if t Khan used JR correctly in AEW as head of creative

[@MrAce-lm8es]

I love Monday Night War Stories

[@rogregg29445]

Rest In Peace Hammeing Hank

[@B90J]

Jr is edged in to wrestling law

[@attiepollard7847]

*lore?

[@Slushie45]

Watts sounds like Vince. You know, banning cool moves, having Kayfabe in everyday life, and, not letting people leave until the show is over. Does anyone want to wrestle and watch RAW in the same day....

[@captaincharisma6306]

I did video about best wrestlemania shows can you watch it

[@captaincharisma6306]

@Matty Ice you are sick bro get help

[@Slushie45]

@@captaincharisma6306 That is subjective. Also, what does that have to do with the video

[@captaincharisma6306]

@@Slushie45 I ask you question are you wanna watch my video or no I just wanna your answer yes or no

[@Slushie45]

@@captaincharisma6306 NO

[@adamV5]

please do a TNA doomed from the start on War stories next week we beg you PLEASE??????

[@michaelrobinson2811]

Cody Rhodes the next WWE announcer/ head of talent relations?

[@attiepollard7847]

Vince will never do that

[@UnfoundHopes]

WWE's greatest announcer? No, wrestling's greatest announcer!

[@JuanGomez-ke5py]

Boom boom

[@andrewthorne3570]

Imagine if, Jim Ross hadn't been let go from WCW, him calling Hogan joining Hall & Nash

[@HyperActive7]

If Jim Ross isn't let go from WCW, this is a different story with a different outcome.

[@martinrubio3084]

Jim ross did good in wcw on commentary

[@williamschaeffer409]

imagine if wcw had made jr the voice of nitro 🤔

[@GavinWoods]

I have always felt sorry for Tony Schiavone and Michael Cole. No matter what they have achieved during their career, they will always be compared to and in the shadow of the great JR.

[@martinrubio3084]

Jr told wcw what he thought of them

[@christhornycroft3686]

Jim has always been a "wrestling guy" as opposed to a "sports entertainment guy," so for him to go from a company that had once been the NWA, the beacon of traditional rasslin', to the WWF, a company known for cartoon characters, must have been rough. And he was paid less money initially than he was in WCW. Schiavone is a good announcer who has been a part of some legendary wrestling moments, but in hindsight, JR was always better.

[@leestens5539]

I always thought Gorilla Monsoon was really good at the WWF pay per views in the 1980s..granted I was 4 years old at wrestlemania 1 so I grew up on Gorilla but still...he was very good

[@Julian-xj6mh]

Diddler for H.O.F.

[@daviddamron7077]

Ur mom lmao

[@captaincharisma6306]

I did video about best wrestlemania shows can you watch it

[@Titantro]

I will never get why WWE treatet him like they did

[@JoeyT1]

Broken Face LEFT WCW. He was never taken off the commentary position. He would have ruined the company sooner than it did. He was a good commentator but thankfully he was not in a position of power.

[@kyledamron]

Watts and his rules just made things hard on the wrestlers. No floor mats, and its a dq to go over the top to the floor, not to mention no top rope moves were ridiculous. They were worse than outdated. They make CYN's new rules and 3 banned moves seem totally reasonable, and im not a fan of the rules

[@bugsyproductions3140]

Never cite meltzer. You instantly lose credibility

[@friedchickenicedtea]

That's why I don't listen to Fatso Thompson's podcasts. He has his lips surgically planted to Meltzer's butt.

[@chindub6563]

Wcw made 3 huge mistakes in there times of the were firing stone cold steve austin n the undertaker n telling both of them no one whold ever pay to see the wrestle n the 3rd was firing good ol jr

[@superkid12345]

I love these War Stories episodes but do we have to describe every weeks TV ratings? it's the least interesting part of the Monday Night Wars.

[@Nicksuavemusic]

7 years later wwe had Austin foley taker hhh Jericho big show road dogg boss man Eddie Guerrero etc all guys wcw failed to do anything with when they had them

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Not the best theme these days. War Stories. Interesting content though!

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