Jim Ross Biography
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James W. (Jim) Ross, also known as J.R., or Good Ol'
J.R. (born January 3, 1952 in Westville, Oklahoma), is a professional wrestling
play-by-play announcer working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the RAW
brand. Prior to his work in professional wrestling (which began in 1982), he had
been announcing football games for the University of Oklahoma. He is known to be
a sufferer of Bell's palsy, which sometimes results in temporary paralysis of
Ross' facial muscles. Despite his condition, Ross has established himself as one
of the all-time greatest wrestling commentators, often compared to the legendary
Gordon Solie. Ross has his own brand of barbeque sauce and his own selection of
cookbooks.
Ross is also a WWE Executive; formerly the Senior
Vice President of Talent Relations, and currently the Executive Vice President
of Business Strategies. He was promoted to the latter position in April 2004,
with John Laurinaitis being promoted to Vice President of Talent Relations as
his replacement.
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JR-isms
In recent years, Jim Ross has become known for
several catchphrases, uttered during his time as a commentator:
Bah Gawd!
Boomer sooner!
Those steel steps don't taste like chocolate!
[Wrestler] is a jezebel!
[Wrestler] is whipping [wrestler] like a government
mule!
[Wrestler] is running like a scalded dog!
[Wrestler] is a hoss!
[Wrestler] is a big son of a gun!
[Wrestler] is crazy as a pet coon!
Matches
Jim Ross has participated in six wrestling matches
during his time in WWE, and has a current win/loss/draw record of 4/2/0:
On December 23, 2002 during WWE RAW Jerry Lawler
and Jim Ross defeated William Regal and Lance Storm with help from the Dudley
Boyz and some brass knuckles.
On February 17, 2003 during WWE RAW Eric Bischoff
defeated Jim Ross after Chief Morley interfered, and Bischoff smashed a cinder
block on J.R.'s face.
On September 21, 2003 during WWE Unforgiven The
Coach and Al Snow defeated Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler to win the right to
announce RAW on Mondays.
On September 29, 2003 during WWE RAW Jim Ross
defeated The Coach in a "country whippin'" match to reclaim the announce
position with Jerry "The King" Lawler.
On November 24, 2003 during WWE RAW (one of its
"RAW ROULETTE" editions) Jim Ross was the inadvertent winner of the "Capture the
Midget" contest.
On April 18, 2005 during WWE RAW Jim Ross, who had
been badly beaten, defeated Triple H in a no disqualification match when Batista
knocked Triple H out and placed Ross' arm over him to make the cover.
Other storyline confrontations
Ross has suffered multiple (kayfabe) injuries and
indignities outwith his occasional matches, mainly during in-ring interviews,
including:
Being punched in the face by Triple H.
Having his arm broken by Triple H.
Having his eye cut after Tazz broke the window of a
car with Ross inside.
Being physically forced by The Undertaker to kiss
Vince McMahon's buttocks.
Being knocked out by Jonathan Coachman.
Being low blowed by Ric Flair.
Being attacked and choked by Muhammad Hassan and
Daivari.
Being set on fire by Kane.
Being punched by Paul Heyman the evening after the
Survivor Series.
Being Stunnered and busted open by Stone Cold Steve
Austin.
Job
Titles
WWE Executive Vice President Of Business Strategies
Former WWE Executive Vice President Of Talent
Relations
WWE Pay-Per-View Play-By-Play Announcer
WWE RAW Play-By-Play Announcer
Former WWE SmackDown! Play-By-Play Announcer
Former WWE Livewire Show Host
Former WCW Saturday Night Play-By-Play Announcer
Former UWF/Mid-South Play-By-Play Announcer
Trivia
January 24, 2005 was officially named "Jim Ross
Day" in Oklahoma by Governor Brad Henry.
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