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American professional wrestling commentator (born 1952)

For other people with the same name, see [James Ross](/source/James_Ross_(disambiguation)).

Jim Ross Ross in 2025 Personal information Born James William Ross (1952-01-03) January 3, 1952 (age 74) Fort Bragg, California, U.S.[2] Alma mater Northeastern State University Spouse Jan Grillette ​ ​ (m. 1993; died 2017)​ Children 2 Website jrsbbq.com Professional wrestling career Ring name Jim Ross Billed height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1] Billed weight 258 lb (117 kg) Billed from Norman, Oklahoma Debut 1974 YouTube information Channel Grilling JR with Jim Ross Years active 2020–present Genre Professional wrestling Subscribers 117 thousand Views 34.4 million Last updated: February 5, 2026

**James William Ross** (born January 3, 1952)[3] is an American [professional wrestling](/source/Professional_wrestling) [commentator](/source/Sports_commentator), sports announcer, and podcaster. He is signed with [All Elite Wrestling](/source/All_Elite_Wrestling) (AEW), where he serves as a commentator as well as an analyst and senior advisor.[4] Ross is best known for a long and distinguished career as a play-by-play commentator for [WWE](/source/WWE). Known affectionately by WWE fans as "Good Ol' JR", Ross has been labeled as the greatest wrestling commentator of all time.[5] Ross, while in WWE, was occasionally involved in storylines and also participated in nine wrestling matches from 1999 to 2011.[6]

After years of working various jobs in the professional wrestling industry, Ross became the primary play-by-play announcer for [Mid-South Wrestling](/source/Universal_Wrestling_Federation_(Bill_Watts)) in the early 1980s. He went on to do commentary for the [National Wrestling Alliance](/source/National_Wrestling_Alliance) (NWA)'s [World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling) [territory](/source/List_of_National_Wrestling_Alliance_territories), before jumping to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), making his first appearance for the promotion at [WrestleMania IX](/source/WrestleMania_IX) in 1993. During his tenure with WWF/WWE, Ross was widely regarded as the voice of the company, particularly during the [Attitude Era](/source/Attitude_Era) of the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was also the lead English-language announcer for [New Japan Pro-Wrestling](/source/New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling) on [AXS TV](/source/AXS_TV) from 2015 to 2018 and has occasionally done play-by-play for [boxing](/source/Boxing) and [mixed martial arts](/source/Mixed_martial_arts) fights. He has been inducted into the [WWE](/source/WWE_Hall_of_Fame), [NWA](/source/NWA_Hall_of_Fame) and [*Wrestling Observer Newsletter*](/source/Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Hall_of_Fame) halls of fame, and has been honored by the [George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame](/source/George_Tragos%2FLou_Thesz_Professional_Wrestling_Hall_of_Fame) twice.

Outside of wrestling, Ross is known for his [barbecue sauce](/source/Barbecue_sauce) and [beef jerky](/source/Jerky) brand, J.R.'s Family BBQ.[7] He also hosts his own weekly [podcast](/source/Podcast), *Grilling JR*.

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## Early life

James William Ross was born on January 3, 1952, in [Fort Bragg, California](/source/Fort_Bragg%2C_California).[3] He is an enrolled citizen of the [Cherokee Nation](/source/Cherokee_Nation), tracing his ancestry to family members who arrived in Oklahoma on the [Trail of Tears](/source/Trail_of_Tears).[8] In 2022, Ross sold land originally allotted to his great-great-grandfather by the [Bureau of Indian Affairs](/source/Bureau_of_Indian_Affairs).[8]

Ross was raised in [Westville, Oklahoma](/source/Westville%2C_Oklahoma), where his maternal grandparents operated a general store. His paternal grandfather, Dee Ross, worked as a carpenter and owned an off-sale beer establishment.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] At Westville High School, Ross was active in athletics and student leadership. He played [first base](/source/First_baseman) for the school's baseball team[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] and was a two-time all-conference football player for the Westville Yellowjackets during the 1968 and 1969 seasons.[9] He also served as student body president and earned four varsity letters in basketball.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] He earned a President's Council Leadership scholarship to [Oklahoma State University](/source/Oklahoma_State_University), where he was enrolled for one semester before leaving due to poor grades and eventually transferring to Northeastern State University.[10]

Beyond athletics, Ross was heavily involved in the [Future Farmers of America](/source/National_FFA_Organization) (FFA). He won the Oklahoma FFA Speech Championship in both 1968 and 1969 and placed as runner-up in the national competition in 1969.[11][12][13] That same year, he was elected treasurer of Oklahoma [Boys State](/source/Boys_State_and_Girls_State)[14] and was nominated by Representative [Wiley Sparkman](/source/Wiley_Sparkman) to serve as a page in the [Oklahoma House of Representatives](/source/Oklahoma_House_of_Representatives).[15] In 1970, he received the FFA State Degree—the organization's second-highest honor—and was elected vice president of the FFA Northeast District.[16][17][18] He was also named honorable mention center on the [Tulsa World](/source/Tulsa_World)'s 1969 Oklahoma High School All-State Football team.[9]

Academically, Ross was inducted into the [National Honor Society](/source/National_Honor_Society) as a sophomore and received recognition for maintaining a 3.6 GPA during his junior year.[19][20] After high school, he remained involved in athletics by officiating high school and college baseball, football, and basketball games across Oklahoma for 18 years.[21]

## Broadcasting career

### Professional wrestling

#### NWA Tri-State, Mid-South Wrestling, and Universal Wrestling Federation (1974–1987)

While attending [Northeastern State University](/source/Northeastern_State_University), Ross gained early broadcasting experience by working for the college radio station.[22] This background led to his entry into professional wrestling commentary when he was offered a position with the local [NWA Tri-State](/source/NWA_Tri-State) promotion, stepping in for an announcer who was unexpectedly unavailable for an event.[22]

Ross began his career with the promotion in 1974 as a referee, a role he held until 1977 before transitioning to the broadcast team. Following [Bill Watts](/source/Bill_Watts)'s acquisition of NWA Tri-State in 1982 and its rebranding as Mid-South Wrestling (later Universal Wrestling Federation), Ross was promoted to lead play-by-play announcer. He also assumed administrative responsibilities as the promotion's Vice President of Marketing.[23] During his tenure, he called his first [NWA World Heavyweight Championship](/source/NWA_World's_Heavyweight_Championship) match, featuring [Ric Flair](/source/Ric_Flair) and [Ted DiBiase](/source/Ted_DiBiase).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

#### Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling (1987–1993)

In 1987, following [Jim Crockett Jr.](/source/Jim_Crockett_Jr.)'s acquisition of the Universal Wrestling Federation and its merger with [Jim Crockett Promotions](/source/Jim_Crockett_Promotions), Ross joined the newly combined organization as a color commentator. He worked alongside [David Crockett](/source/David_Crockett_(wrestling)) and [Tony Schiavone](/source/Tony_Schiavone) and was soon promoted to lead play-by-play announcer for the [National Wrestling Alliance](/source/National_Wrestling_Alliance) (NWA).[23]

Ross continued in this role as JCP was purchased by [Turner Broadcasting System](/source/Turner_Broadcasting_System) and rebranded to [World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling) (WCW). Following WCW's departure from the NWA in 1991, Ross was paired with longtime NWA commentator [Bob Caudle](/source/Bob_Caudle), and also [Paul E. Dangerously](/source/Paul_E._Dangerously).[24] Around this time, Ross briefly expanded into mainstream sports broadcasting, serving as a commentator for one season of [Atlanta Falcons](/source/Atlanta_Falcons) radio coverage in 1992.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Over time, Ross advanced to become WCW's head of broadcasting.[25] However, his tenure was marked by a strained professional relationship with [Eric Bischoff](/source/Eric_Bischoff),[25] a rising commentator and future executive. Ross later claimed that Bischoff effectively promoted himself to WCW's leadership, ultimately leading to a shift in internal dynamics. Conversely, Bischoff alleged that Ross had shown favoritism under the direction of then-WCW booker Bill Watts. In 1993, after Bischoff was promoted to executive producer, Ross requested and was granted a release from his contract.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Although Ross had a three-year agreement with Turner Broadcasting System, he opted for an immediate buyout, citing concerns that he would be side-lined from on-air work for an extended period. According to wrestler [Mick Foley](/source/Mick_Foley), Ross also resigned from WCW's booking committee around this time.[26] He officially departed WCW after being removed from television by Bischoff.[27]

#### World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (1993–2013)

Ross at the [2007 No Mercy](/source/No_Mercy_(2007))

Ross was mainly used as a commentator, but occasionally hosted in-ring interviews such as here with [Ken Shamrock](/source/Ken_Shamrock).

Jim Ross joined the [World Wrestling Federation](/source/WWE) (WWF, later WWE) in early 1993 and made his on-screen debut at [WrestleMania IX](/source/WrestleMania_IX), held at [Caesars Palace](/source/Caesars_Palace) in [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas). He replaced [Gorilla Monsoon](/source/Gorilla_Monsoon) on *[Wrestling Challenge](/source/WWF_Wrestling_Challenge)* and worked with [Bobby Heenan](/source/Bobby_Heenan) until Heenan's departure later that year. Ross also called major pay-per-view events, including [WrestleMania IX](/source/WrestleMania_IX) and [King of the Ring](/source/King_of_the_Ring_(1993)), before [Vince McMahon](/source/Vince_McMahon) resumed lead commentary duties beginning with [SummerSlam 1993](/source/SummerSlam_(1993)).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Ross pitched the idea for Radio WWF, a short-lived radio program where he and Gorilla Monsoon discussed wrestling news and interviewed talent. They also called select events such as SummerSlam, [Survivor Series 1993](/source/Survivor_Series_(1993)), and the [1994 Royal Rumble](/source/1994_Royal_Rumble) for the broadcast.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

While acknowledging the weakened influence Vince McMahon was getting as a result of the [government investigation](/source/United_States_v_McMahon) against him and some major changes to WWF talent which occurred in tandem with his debut in the company, such as [Luna Vachon](/source/Luna_Vachon) now being able to use her "bizarro type" gimmick after debuting at Wrestlemania IX, "The Lone Riders" Kip Winchester and Brett Colt being able to debut in the company just after Wrestlemania IX under revamped [Billy](/source/Billy_Gunn) and [Bart Gunn](/source/Bart_Gunn) and being given the cowboy-themed tag team gimmick [The Smoking Gunns](/source/The_Smoking_Gunns), [Bryan Clark](/source/Bryan_Clark) being revamped as "Adam Bomb," and also [Mike Shaw](/source/Mike_Shaw), who Ross previously got signed to WCW as "Norman the Lunatic," being signed to the WWF-where he became known as "The Bastion Booger"-, Ross has stated that he was at the time only employed as an on-screen talent.[28] Barrett Media also described Ross' relationship with the WWF at this time as a "roller coaster ride."[25]

In January 1994, Ross suffered his first bout of [Bell's palsy](/source/Bell's_palsy). He was released by the company two weeks later, on February 11. Afterward, Ross worked as an announcer for [Smoky Mountain Wrestling](/source/Smoky_Mountain_Wrestling), reuniting with longtime broadcast partner Bob Caudle, and resumed duties with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Ross was briefly rehired in mid-1994 during [Vince McMahon's federal trial](/source/United_States_v._McMahon), providing commentary on *[Monday Night Raw](/source/WWE_Raw)* alongside [Randy Savage](/source/Randy_Savage) while McMahon was absent. After McMahon's acquittal, Ross was released again, reportedly due to leaking company information. He returned once more to Smoky Mountain Wrestling.

In December 1994, Ross rejoined WWF for a third time. Initially relegated to [syndicated programming](/source/Broadcast_syndication), he returned to the main announce team in 1996. That September, Ross turned [heel](/source/Heel_(professional_wrestling)) in an on-screen storyline where he claimed to be bringing back Razor Ramon and Diesel—characters previously portrayed by [Scott Hall](/source/Scott_Hall) and [Kevin Nash](/source/Kevin_Nash). On *Raw*, he delivered a [worked-shoot](/source/Shoot_(professional_wrestling)#Worked_shoots) promo criticizing Vince McMahon and introduced new performers in those roles. The angle was widely panned and dropped soon after. [29]

Following this, Ross resumed his commentary duties across various shows, including *[Superstars](/source/WWF_Superstars_of_Wrestling)*, *[Action Zone](/source/List_of_WWE_television_programming#Action_Zone_(1994–1996))*, *Raw Is War*, and *[Shotgun Saturday Night](/source/WWF_Shotgun_Saturday_Night)*. In December 1998, while broadcasting [Capital Carnage](/source/WWF_Capital_Carnage) in London, he suffered a second Bell's palsy attack shortly after learning of his mother's death. He returned to *Raw* on March 8, 1999, in a storyline where he confronted [Michael Cole](/source/Michael_Cole_(wrestling)), his on-air replacement. Ross claimed he had been fired because of his condition and tried to reclaim his commentary role, even setting up his own desk labeled "JR Is Raw". The crowd support led the WWF to reinstate Ross permanently, starting with [WrestleMania XV](/source/WrestleMania_XV). It was in this era that his use of the phrase 'like a government mule' became particularly prominent.

Later that year, WCW parodied Ross's condition through a controversial character named "Oklahoma", portrayed by [Ed Ferrara](/source/Ed_Ferrara). The parody was widely criticized, and WCW discontinued it following intervention by Turner [Standards and Practices](/source/Broadcast_Standards_and_Practices). Though offended, Ross later said he did not hold Ferrara personally responsible.[30]

In 2001, Ross was assigned to the commentary team for WWF's [XFL](/source/XFL_(2001)) football league. Initially on regional broadcasts with [Jerry Lawler](/source/Jerry_Lawler), Ross was later promoted to lead the national telecast alongside [Jesse Ventura](/source/Jesse_Ventura) after the original host, [Matt Vasgersian](/source/Matt_Vasgersian), publicly criticized the production. Ross returned to regional broadcasts midway through the season.[31]

Throughout the [Monday Night War](/source/Monday_Night_War), Ross became recognized as the voice of *Raw*, forming a legendary commentary team with Lawler. After WWE introduced a [brand split](/source/WWE_brand_extension) in 2002, Ross worked exclusively on *Raw* and its pay-per-views.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Outside commentary, Ross served as Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, where he was key in hiring and developing talent. He stepped away from his executive roles in 2005, citing health, family, and personal business goals.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In October 2005, Ross was written off television after being "fired" by Vince and [Linda McMahon](/source/Linda_McMahon). In reality, he needed time off for colon surgery. [Joey Styles](/source/Joey_Styles) filled in during Ross's recovery. Ross returned in 2006 to call [Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII](/source/Saturday_Night's_Main_Event#Saturday_Night's_Main_Event_XXXII), [WrestleMania 22](/source/WrestleMania_22), and [Backlash](/source/Backlash_(2006)), and resumed his position on *Raw* in May after Styles exited in a storyline.[32]

[Jerry Lawler](/source/Jerry_Lawler) (left) and Jim Ross (right) at the *Raw* commentators table.

Ross's contract expired in October 2006, but he continued on a week-to-week basis until signing a one-year deal in November.[33] On March 31, 2007, he was inducted into the [WWE Hall of Fame](/source/WWE_Hall_of_Fame) by ["Stone Cold" Steve Austin](/source/Stone_Cold_Steve_Austin).[34]

In the [2008 WWE Draft](/source/2008_WWE_Draft), Ross was unexpectedly moved from *Raw* to *[SmackDown](/source/WWE_SmackDown)*, ending his 12-year run on the red brand. He was initially unhappy, stating he had not been informed of the decision, but later pledged to help make *SmackDown* the best show possible.[35][36][37]

Ross (right) during his run on *SmackDown* with fellow commentator [Todd Grisham](/source/Todd_Grisham).

Ross made a one-night appearance on *[ECW](/source/WWE_ECW)* in September 2008 and later became *SmackDown'*s color commentator alongside [Todd Grisham](/source/Todd_Grisham).[38] His final full-time commentary appearance was [Hell in a Cell](/source/Hell_in_a_Cell_(2009)) on October 4, 2009. He suffered a third Bell's palsy attack later that month and took a leave from broadcasting.

Ross returned sporadically over the next few years. He appeared on the *Old School Raw* special in 2010 and resumed commentary in early 2011 during Jerry Lawler's feud with Michael Cole.[39] He appeared at [WrestleMania XXVII](/source/WrestleMania_XXVII) and other episodes of *Raw*, but was again "fired" in a storyline by [John Laurinaitis](/source/John_Laurinaitis). Ross later claimed he was not informed in advance about the firing. He returned briefly for matches and comedy segments through the remainder of 2011.[40][41]

At [WrestleMania XXVIII](/source/WrestleMania_XXVIII) in 2012, Ross called the "End of an Era" [Hell in a Cell match](/source/Hell_in_a_Cell) between [The Undertaker](/source/The_Undertaker) and [Triple H](/source/Triple_H). He also contributed to *[Raw 1000](/source/WWE_Raw_1000)* and began commentating on the revamped *[NXT](/source/WWE_NXT)*, joining [Byron Saxton](/source/Byron_Saxton) and [William Regal](/source/William_Regal). That same year, Paul Levesque (Triple H) appointed Ross as an adviser and scout for Talent Relations. After Lawler's on-air heart attack on September 10, Ross filled in during his recovery. He was honored in his hometown during *Raw* on October 1, dubbed "JR Appreciation Night".[42][43]

In 2013, Ross began mentoring new commentators at the [WWE Performance Center](/source/WWE_Performance_Center). He returned for the *20th Anniversary of Raw*. [44]

On August 16, 2013, Ross hosted a *[WWE 2K14](/source/WWE_2K14)* panel where he appeared visibly fatigued and made unscripted comments, including criticism of a sponsor. [Ric Flair](/source/Ric_Flair), also on the panel, made controversial remarks. On September 11, Ross announced his departure from WWE, stating that his contract had expired.[45] Though it was widely speculated that the panel led to his release, Ross later said that it was his comment about the sponsor that caused concern. He also denied being intoxicated, attributing his demeanor to Bell's palsy-related fatigue.[46] Vince McMahon later confirmed the situation contributed to Ross's exit but said Ross left on his own terms and there was no lingering tension between them.[47]

#### New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–2018)

On January 4, 2015, Ross and [Matt Striker](/source/Matt_Striker) served as the English language commentators for [Global Force Wrestling](/source/Global_Force_Wrestling_(2014%E2%80%932017))'s presentation of [New Japan Pro-Wrestling](/source/New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling)'s [Wrestle Kingdom 9 in Tokyo Dome](/source/Wrestle_Kingdom_9_in_Tokyo_Dome) pay-per-view.[48]

On January 19, 2016, it was announced that Ross had signed to become the new lead announcer for NJPW's weekly program on [AXS TV](/source/AXS_TV) along with [Josh Barnett](/source/Josh_Barnett).[49] Ross's contract was directly with AXS TV and not NJPW.[50] It was revealed in November 2018 that Barnett and Ross would no longer be doing NJPW commentary.[51] In 2019 the New Japan World commentary team took over broadcasting the AXS shows until the contract ended in December of that year.[52]

#### Independent circuit (2016–2019)

On October 8, 2016, Ross, along with [Jim Cornette](/source/Jim_Cornette), provided commentary for What Culture Pro Wrestling's (WCPW) first iPPV, Refuse to Lose. On December 31, Ross was on commentary for the pilot episode of *[World of Sport Wrestling](/source/World_of_Sport_Wrestling)* on [ITV](/source/ITV_(TV_network)).[53] On February 12, 2017, Ross returned to WCPW for commentary at the iPPV, True Destiny and for WCPW's *Loaded* tapings that same month.[54]

#### Return to WWE (2017–2019)

On April 2, 2017, at [WrestleMania 33](/source/WrestleMania_33), Ross returned to WWE, providing commentary for the main event No Holds Barred match between [The Undertaker](/source/The_Undertaker) and [Roman Reigns](/source/Roman_Reigns). Shortly after the event, it was announced that Ross had signed a two-year deal with the company.[55] During the summer, Ross would provide commentary, alongside [Lita](/source/Lita_(wrestler)), for the [Mae Young Classic](/source/Mae_Young_Classic_(2017)). On the January 22, 2018, episode of *[Raw 25 Years](/source/Raw_25_Years)*, Ross would reunite with Jerry Lawler as part of the commentary team that was at the [Manhattan Center](/source/Manhattan_Center) in which Ross was caught by several cameras sleeping. On April 8, 2018, at [WrestleMania 34](/source/WrestleMania_34), Ross called the fifth annual André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the WrestleMania 34 pre-show, alongside Jerry Lawler and [Byron Saxton](/source/Byron_Saxton).[56] Ross's last televised appearance for WWE was part of the pre-show panel for the [Greatest Royal Rumble](/source/Greatest_Royal_Rumble) on April 27, 2018.[57]

Ross left WWE on March 27, 2019, after electing not to renew his contract.[58] Ross stated that the reason for his WWE departure was because, "I had two bookings in 2018 and they weren't using me very much".[59][60] Ross also attributed that another factor in his departure was Ross stating himself that, "I still think I can do play-by-play even though others that may surround Vince think I can't".[61] In August 2019, Ross later revealed what he said to [Vince McMahon](/source/Vince_McMahon) before he left, stating "Vince, unlike you I still believe I can do it and there are other people who believe I can do it including some of your audience".[62]

#### All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

Ross at [Forbidden Door](/source/Forbidden_Door_(2022)) in 2022

On April 3, 2019, it was announced that Ross had signed a three-year deal with [All Elite Wrestling](/source/All_Elite_Wrestling) (AEW) as a commentator and senior advisor.[4] Ross initially provided full-time commentary on the broadcast team on *[AEW Dynamite](/source/AEW_Dynamite)* and occasionally part-time commentary on *[AEW Rampage](/source/AEW_Rampage)*.[63] On the January 5, 2022, episode of *Dynamite*, Ross returned to [TBS](/source/TBS_(American_TV_channel)) for the first time since 1993. In June 2022, Ross switched from full-time commentary on *Dynamite* to full-time commentary on *Rampage* in a commentary team rotation swap with [Taz](/source/Taz_(wrestler)).[64][65]

On June 17, 2023, Ross tweeted an image showing a black eye he had suffered due to a fall, he worked at the debut episode of *[AEW Collision](/source/AEW_Collision)* but later announced that he would be stepping away to heal.[66][67]

On August 5, 2023, Ross returned to the *[AEW Collision](/source/AEW_Collision)* commentary team, and has since only provided commentary as an analyst for the main events in the second hour of AEW Collision.[68]

Following his further surgery in February 2024, Ross returned on March 3, 2024, for [Revolution](/source/Revolution_(2024)) to commentate [Sting](/source/Sting_(wrestler))'s retirement match.[69] In August 2024 he recorded separate sit-down interviews with [Bryan Danielson](/source/Bryan_Danielson) and [Swerve Strickland](/source/Swerve_Strickland) ahead of their match at [All In](/source/All_In_(2024)).[70] Later that month he revealed he had broken his wrist although he expected to call the match at All In.[71][72] On August 25, 2024, Ross commentated during the main event between Danielson and Strickland at All In.[73] He returned on September 7, 2024, for the [All Out](/source/All_Out_(2024)) main event and [unsanctioned matches](/source/Professional_wrestling_match_types).[74]

After 10 months away due to illness, Ross returned on July 12, 2025, at [All In](/source/All_In_(2025)) to provide commentary for the last 2 matches of the show.

### National Football League

In 1992, Ross joined the [Atlanta Falcons](/source/Atlanta_Falcons) radio broadcast team.[21] However, he would leave after one season, but had a second stint with the Falcons in 1994.[75]

### Boxing and mixed martial arts

Ross made his debut calling boxing on May 26, 2014, for [Golden Boy Promotions](/source/Golden_Boy_Promotions) on [Fox Sports 1](/source/Fox_Sports_1).[76]

Ross teamed up with MMA fighter and [UFC](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship) veteran [Chael Sonnen](/source/Chael_Sonnen) to commentate the Battlegrounds MMA one night tournament PPV on October 3, 2014.[77]

### Podcasting

In 2014 Ross began hosting his own [podcast](/source/Podcast) *The Ross Report* for [PodcastOne](/source/PodcastOne). It was later relaunched as part of the [Westwood One](/source/Westwood_One) podcast network in 2018 as *The Jim Ross Report*.[78] In April 2019, Ross partnered with wrestling podcaster/mortgage lender [Conrad Thompson](/source/Conrad_Thompson) to revamp his podcast as *[Grilling JR](/source/Grilling_JR)*, with a new format of reminiscences about Ross's history in wrestling, much in the same style as Thompson's podcasts with [Bruce Prichard](/source/Bruce_Prichard), [Eric Bischoff](/source/Eric_Bischoff), [Tony Schiavone](/source/Tony_Schiavone), [Kurt Angle](/source/Kurt_Angle), [Jeff Jarrett](/source/Jeff_Jarrett) and [Arn Anderson](/source/Arn_Anderson).[79]

## In-ring career

Although Ross's career has predominantly been as a commentator, Ross has participated in matches, with some notable success, including a victory over [Triple H](/source/Triple_H) in a no-disqualification match in 2005 (albeit with help from [Batista](/source/Dave_Bautista)).[80]

Another notable in-ring appearance by Ross was in a tag team match with broadcast partner [Jerry "The King" Lawler](/source/Jerry_Lawler) against [Al Snow](/source/Al_Snow) and [Jonathan Coachman](/source/Jonathan_Coachman) at the 2003 [Unforgiven](/source/Unforgiven_(2003)) pay-per-view, with their Raw broadcast jobs on the line. They lost the contest to Snow and Coachman due to interference by [Chris Jericho](/source/Chris_Jericho), however two weeks later Ross and Lawler regained their jobs when Ross defeated Coachman in a [Country Whippin'](/source/Professional_wrestling_match_types#Strap_match) match, using a [stunner](/source/Stunner_(professional_wrestling)) as a finishing maneuver. Ross has participated in more matches alongside Lawler, including a few with [hardcore](/source/Hardcore_wrestling) stipulations. In 2011, Ross competed against [Michael Cole](/source/Michael_Cole_(wrestling)) on the April 25 episode of *Raw*, where he defeated Cole by disqualification after Cole's manager for the match, [Jack Swagger](/source/Jack_Swagger), attacked Ross while he had Cole mounted and was landing punches on him.[81]

Ross has been involved in numerous other conflicts with other competitors as well such as [Triple H](/source/Triple_H), [Val Venis](/source/Sean_Morley), [Jack Swagger](/source/Jack_Swagger), [Vladimir Kozlov](/source/Vladimir_Kozlov), [Mankind](/source/Mick_Foley), and [Steve Austin](/source/Stone_Cold_Steve_Austin), Ross has been bloodied in a match by then-Raw General Manager [Eric Bischoff](/source/Eric_Bischoff), and was even set on fire by [Kane](/source/Kane_(wrestler)). Ross even main-evented the WWF's first-ever show from the [Georgia Dome](/source/Georgia_Dome) in Atlanta, Georgia, an episode of *Raw is War* that took place on October 11, 1999. Ross teamed with Steve Austin to take on [WWF Champion](/source/WWE_Championship) Triple H and his partner [Chyna](/source/Chyna).[82]

As part of storylines, Ross has been regularly targeted by [Vince McMahon](/source/Vince_McMahon) in rather harsh circumstances throughout his time with WWE: most notably in 2005 when [Vince McMahon](/source/Vince_McMahon)'s character, Mr. McMahon, featured in a series of segments which made fun of Ross's legitimate colon surgery. This has been seen as form of bullying towards Ross by fans.[83]

In 2011, after his firing as an announcer by [John Laurinaitis](/source/John_Laurinaitis), he returned to team up with [John Cena](/source/John_Cena) to face [Michael Cole](/source/Michael_Cole_(wrestling)) and [Alberto Del Rio](/source/Alberto_Del_Rio) in a tag team match on *Raw* in a winning effort.[84]

## Personal life

[Ric Flair](/source/Ric_Flair) claims he introduced Ross to his late wife, Jan.[85] Ross writes in his [autobiography](/source/Autobiography) that [Ric Flair](/source/Ric_Flair) was present on an airplane when he first met Jan who was a flight attendant. He has two daughters from two previous marriages and two granddaughters.[86][87] He cites [Steve Austin](/source/Stone_Cold_Steve_Austin) and [Jerry Lawler](/source/Jerry_Lawler) as his closest friends. Ross lives with [Bell's palsy](/source/Bell's_palsy), which sometimes temporarily paralyzes his facial muscles. The symptoms first occurred on January 30, 1994.[88] In late 1998, following the death of his mother, Ross took a break from *WWE Raw* as the effects of his grief reportedly aggravated his palsy;[89] [Michael Cole](/source/Michael_Cole_(wrestling)) filled in for him.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In 2007, encouraged by sales of his line of barbecue sauces and beef products, Ross opened up J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q in [Norman, Oklahoma](/source/Norman%2C_Oklahoma).[90] The restaurant closed in May 2010.[91] Ross is also a fan of [Skyline Chili](/source/Skyline_Chili) and has mentioned them in connection to [Cincinnati](/source/Cincinnati) numerous times on AEW programming.[92]

Ross is an avid [Oklahoma Sooners](/source/Oklahoma_Sooners) fan and a regular football season ticket holder. This is reflected in his entrance music, which is "[Boomer Sooner](/source/Boomer_Sooner)" (the Sooners' fight song). He can be spotted at some Sooners home games, and when the Sooners play top teams around the country.[93] In 2014, he became FoxSports.com's Contributor for NCAA Football and Oklahoma Sooners.[94] On the February 23, 2021, episode of his YouTube series *Grilling J.R.*, Ross stated that *[The Sopranos](/source/The_Sopranos)* is his favorite TV show and that he still would occasionally watch it.[95]

On March 21, 2017, Ross's wife Jan was involved in a vehicle accident, suffering serious head injuries. She was put on life support, and she died two days later.[96]

Ross had an eye operation in 2018 that greatly affected his eyesight in one eye.[97]

On October 23, 2021, Ross tweeted that he had skin cancer as he was on his way to *AEW Dynamite*.[98] On December 29, 2021, Ross tweeted that he was cancer free.[99] On February 1, 2024, Ross once again posted that he had undergone successful cancer surgery on his [right hip](/source/Hyperbola).[100] On May 15, 2025, Ross announced that he had been diagnosed with [colon cancer](/source/Colorectal_cancer) and was to go into surgery for it "in the next week or two".[101] On May 28, 2025, Ross announced that his colon cancer surgery was a success, and on June 25, Ross revealed he was cancer free.[102]

## In other media

In the film *[Man on the Moon](/source/Man_on_the_Moon_(film))*, Ross played [Lance Russell](/source/Lance_Russell) (Memphis weekly wrestling show's lead announcer) announcing the match between [Andy Kaufman](/source/Andy_Kaufman) (played by [Jim Carrey](/source/Jim_Carrey)) and [Jerry "The King" Lawler](/source/Jerry_Lawler).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Ross also has a recurring role on the [Amazon Prime Video](/source/Amazon_Prime_Video) original *[Paradise City](/source/Paradise_City_(2021_TV_series))* as Ned.

Ross was one of the original lead announcers of the original [XFL](/source/XFL_(2001)) in spring 2001.[103]

Ross has also provided his voice for many WWE [video games](/source/Video_game), and is also an unlockable character in *[WWE '12](/source/WWE_'12)*, *[WWF WrestleMania 2000](/source/WWF_WrestleMania_2000_(video_game))*, *[WWF No Mercy](/source/WWF_No_Mercy_(video_game))* and many more.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In October 2014, he appeared in "Brian and the Boz", a *[30 for 30](/source/30_for_30)* documentary on fellow Oklahoman [Brian Bosworth](/source/Brian_Bosworth).[104] Three years later, he appeared in another *30 for 30* documentary, this time about [Ric Flair](/source/Ric_Flair).[105]

Ross has written two WWF/WWE themed cook books *Can You Take The Heat? The WWF Is Cooking* and *J.R's Cookbook* released in 2000 and 2003 respectively. His autobiography *Slobberknocker* was released on October 3, 2017.[106] The foreword for the new autobiography was written by Vince McMahon. The book includes a letter from McMahon to Ross from when Ross was sick for the second time with Bell's Palsy.[107][108] Ross's second book and further autobiography *Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond*, co-written with Paul O'Brien, was published in March 2020. On May 7, 2024, Ross and O'Brien released a second book, *Business Is About to Pick Up!.*[109][110]

Ross has also created a range of J.R.'s BBQ sauces and mustard which have been inspired by his own culinary knowledge and that of his close family.[111]

## Legacy

Ross has been labeled as the greatest wrestling commentator of all time.[5][112] Ryan Dilbert from the [Bleacher Report](/source/Bleacher_Report) has stated "Ross also brought searing passion and a love of the wrestling business to [Mid-South Wrestling](/source/Mid-South_Wrestling), [WWE](/source/WWE) and [World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling).[113] To hear a match with Ross on the call was to watch wrestling morph into poetry, for the scripted action to feel real, meaningful and unforgettable.[113] Debating the greatest pro wrestling commentator comes down to two men, Ross and [Gordon Solie](/source/Gordon_Solie). As for the greatest in WWE history, there is no debate Ross stands alone".[113]

Professional wrestling booker and promoter and colleague [Eric Bischoff](/source/Eric_Bischoff) has praised and been critical of Ross, stating, "Jim was in upper-management, had a lot of influence, was participating in the booking during WCW's worst days, and he still didn't have management of the company. So I'm not saying he wasn't capable, necessarily. But he certainly didn't have a track record that he could point to and say look, this is what I did over here."[114] Bischoff also further reiterated that Ross "worked very closely with Bill Watts, which is one of the biggest train wrecks in the history of professional wrestling. So it's not like Jim came in with a résumé that would make one think he would be the ideal candidate to run a wrestling company. Jim is the best announcer, probably on planet Earth. Jim had a tremendous amount of experience and had seen a lot, but he'd never done it."[114]

WWE Hall of Famer and Legend [Stone Cold Steve Austin](/source/Stone_Cold_Steve_Austin) has praised Ross stating, "Jim Ross, to me, with his range, with his storytelling, he paid his dues. I mean, he learned from the ground up. And his inflection and his ability to watch a match, tell a story, get the talent over with the credibility that he had, he was the shining diamond on top of everyone, so always a good experience with Jim".[115]

## Awards and accomplishments

Ross was inducted into the [WWE Hall of Fame](/source/WWE_Hall_of_Fame) in 2007

- **[Cauliflower Alley Club](/source/Cauliflower_Alley_Club)** - Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award (2010)[116] - Jim Ross Announcer Award (2024)[117]

- **[George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame](/source/George_Tragos%2FLou_Thesz_Professional_Wrestling_Hall_of_Fame)** - Lou Thesz Award (2011)[118] - Gordon Solie Award (2022)[119]

- **[National Wrestling Alliance](/source/National_Wrestling_Alliance)** - [NWA Hall of Fame](/source/NWA_Hall_of_Fame) (Class of 2016)[120]

- ***[Pro Wrestling Illustrated](/source/Pro_Wrestling_Illustrated)*** - [Stanley Weston Award](/source/Pro_Wrestling_Illustrated_awards) (2002)[121]

- **[World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE](/source/WWE)** - [WWE Hall of Fame](/source/WWE_Hall_of_Fame) ([Class of 2007](/source/WWE_Hall_of_Fame_(2007)))[122] - [Slammy Award](/source/Slammy_Award) for "Tell Me I Did Not Just See That" Moment of the Year ([2011](/source/Slammy_Award#2011_Slammy_Awards)) – Rapping during the "[Michael Cole](/source/Michael_Cole_(wrestling)) Challenge"[123]

- ***[Wrestling Observer Newsletter](/source/Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter)*** - [Best Television Announcer](/source/List_of_Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_awards#Best_Television_Announcer) (1988–1993, 1998–2001, 2006–2007, 2009, 2012)[124][125] - [Worst Feud of the Year](/source/List_of_Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_awards#Worst_Feud_of_the_Year) (2005) vs. [McMahon family](/source/McMahon_family)[124] - [Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame](/source/Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Hall_of_Fame) ([Class of 1999](/source/Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Hall_of_Fame#Inductees))[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Bibliography

- *Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling* (Sports Publishing, 2017, Hardcover) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-68358-113-X](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-68358-113-X), [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1683581130](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1683581130)

- *Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond* ([S&S/Simon Element](/source/Simon_%26_Schuster), 2020, Hardcover) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-98213-052-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-98213-052-0), [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1982130527](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1982130527)

- *Business Is About to Pick Up!: 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls* ([BenBella Books](/source/BenBella_Books), 2024, Hardcover) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-63774-464-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-63774-464-1), [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1637744642](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1637744642)

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Preceded by Vince McMahon Raw lead announcer 1997–2008 Succeeded by Michael Cole Preceded by Michael Cole SmackDown lead announcer 2008–2009 Succeeded by Todd Grisham Preceded by Inaugural Dynamite lead announcer 2019–2022 Succeeded by Excalibur Preceded by Excalibur Rampage lead announcer 2022–2023 Succeeded by Excalibur

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v t e NWA Hall of Fame Inductees 2005 Gordon Solie Harley Race Jim Barnett Jim Cornette Lou Thesz Sam Muchnick 2006 Dory Funk Jr. Eddie Graham Lance Russell Leilani Kai Rock 'n' Roll Express Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson Saul Weingeroff 2008 Corsicans Corsica Joe and Corsica Jean The Iron Sheik Midnight Express Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey Nikita Koloff Ric Flair Tommy Rich 2009 Dennis Coralluzzo Gene Kiniski Jerry Jarrett Mil Máscaras Paul Orndorff Terry Funk Tully Blanchard 2010 Buddy Rogers Dan Severn Danny Hodge Ed Chuman Jack Brisco Minnesota Wrecking Crew Gene Anderson, Lars Anderson, and Ole Anderson Nick Gulas The Sheik Shinya Hashimoto 2011 Angelo Savoldi Bill Apter Dusty Rhodes Freddie Blassie Johnny Valentine LeBells Aileen Eaton, Gene LeBell and Mike LeBell Pat O'Connor Rikidōzan Sue Green Wahoo McDaniel 2012 The Fabulous Moolah John Tolos Joyce Grable Little Beaver Misty Blue Mr. Wrestling II Paul Boesch Ricky Steamboat Road Warriors Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk Sputnik Monroe Teddy Long 2013 Bobo Brazil Dory Funk, Sr. Ernie Ladd Fabulous Kangaroos Al Costello and Roy Heffernan Jackie Fargo Ray Stevens Salvador Lutteroth 2014 Cowboy Bob Kelly Giant Baba J. J. Dillon Kevin Sullivan Ox Baker Pinkie George 2015 Adam Pearce Leroy McGuirk Mike Sircy Wright Brothers Don Wright and Ron Wright 2016 Boris Malenko Gary Hart Jim Ross Len Rossi Nick Bockwinkel 2017 Everett Marshall José Lothario

v t e WWE Hall of Fame inductees 1990s 1993 André the Giant See also: 2026 1994 Arnold Skaaland Bobo Brazil Buddy Rogers Chief Jay Strongbow Freddie Blassie Gorilla Monsoon James Dudley 1995 Antonino Rocca Ernie Ladd The Fabulous Moolah George Steele Ernie Roth Ivan Putski Pedro Morales 1996 Jimmy Snuka Johnny Rodz Killer Kowalski Lou Albano Mikel Scicluna Pat Patterson Valiant Brothers Jimmy Valiant Johnny Valiant Vince McMahon Sr. 2000s 2004 Big John Studd "Superstar" Billy Graham Bobby Heenan Don Muraco Greg Valentine Harley Race Jesse Ventura Junkyard Dog Sgt. Slaughter Tito Santana Celebrity Pete Rose 2005 Bob Orton Jr. Hulk Hogan See also: 2020 and 2026 The Iron Sheik Jimmy Hart Nikolai Volkoff Paul Orndorff Roddy Piper 2006 The Blackjacks Blackjack Mulligan Blackjack Lanza Bret Hart See also: 2019 and 2025 Eddie Guerrero Gene Okerlund Sherri Martel Tony Atlas Verne Gagne Celebrity William Perry 2007 Dusty Rhodes Jerry Lawler Jim Ross Mr. Fuji Curt Hennig Nick Bockwinkel The Sheik Wild Samoans Afa Anoa'i Sika Anoa'i 2008 The Brisco Brothers Gerald Brisco Jack Brisco Eddie Graham Gordon Solie Mae Young Peter Maivia Ric Flair See also: 2012 Rocky Johnson 2009 Bill Watts The Funk Brothers Terry Funk Dory Funk Jr. Howard Finkel Koko B. Ware Ricky Steamboat Stone Cold Steve Austin See also: 2025 Von Erich family Chris Von Erich David Von Erich Fritz Von Erich Kerry Von Erich Kevin Von Erich Mike Von Erich 2010s 2010 Antonio Inoki Gorgeous George Maurice Vachon Stu Hart Ted DiBiase Wendi Richter Celebrity Bob Uecker 2011 Abdullah the Butcher Bob Armstrong Jim Duggan Road Warriors Road Warrior Hawk Road Warrior Animal Paul Ellering Shawn Michaels See also: 2019 Sunny Celebrity Drew Carey 2012 Edge The Four Horsemen Arn Anderson Barry Windham See also: 2024 J. J. Dillon Ric Flair Tully Blanchard Mil Máscaras Ron Simmons Yokozuna Celebrity Mike Tyson 2013 Bob Backlund Booker T See also: 2019 Bruno Sammartino Mick Foley Trish Stratus Celebrity Donald Trump 2014 Carlos Colón Jake Roberts Lita Paul Bearer Scott Hall See also: 2020 Ultimate Warrior Celebrity Mr. T 2015 Alundra Blayze The Bushwhackers Bushwhacker Butch Bushwhacker Luke Kevin Nash See also: 2020 Larry Zbyszko Randy Savage Rikishi Tatsumi Fujinami Celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger Warrior Connor Michalek 2016 Big Boss Man Fabulous Freebirds Michael Hayes Buddy Roberts Jimmy Garvin Terry Gordy The Godfather Jacqueline Stan Hansen Sting Celebrity Snoop Dogg Warrior Joan Lunden Legacy Ed Lewis Frank Gotch George Hackenschmidt Lou Thesz Mildred Burke Pat O'Connor Sailor Art Thomas 2017 Beth Phoenix Diamond Dallas Page Kurt Angle Rick Rude Rock 'n' Roll Express Ricky Morton Robert Gibson Theodore Long Warrior Eric LeGrand Legacy Bearcat Wright Dr. Jerry Graham Haystacks Calhoun Judy Grable June Byers Luther Lindsay Martin Burns Rikidōzan Toots Mondt 2018 Dudley Boyz Bubba Ray Dudley D-Von Dudley Goldberg Hillbilly Jim Ivory Jeff Jarrett Mark Henry Celebrity Kid Rock Warrior Jarrius "JJ" Robertson Legacy Boris Malenko Cora Combs Dara Singh Hiro Matsuda Jim Londos Lord Alfred Hayes Rufus R. Jones El Santo Sputnik Monroe Stan Stasiak 2019 Brutus Beefcake D-Generation X Shawn Michaels Triple H See also: 2025 Chyna Road Dogg Billy Gunn Sean Waltman See also: 2020 Harlem Heat Booker T Stevie Ray Hart Foundation Bret Hart Jim Neidhart The Honky Tonk Man Torrie Wilson Warrior Sue Aitchison Legacy Bruiser Brody Buddy Rose Hisashi Shinma Jim Barnett Joseph Cohen Luna Vachon Primo Carnera Professor Tanaka S. D. Jones Wahoo McDaniel 2020s 2020 The Bella Twins Nikki Bella Brie Bella Davey Boy Smith John "Bradshaw" Layfield Jushin Liger New World Order Hulk Hogan Kevin Nash Scott Hall Sean Waltman Celebrity William Shatner Warrior Titus O'Neil Legacy Baron Michele Leone Brickhouse Brown Gary Hart Ray Stevens Steve Williams 2021 Eric Bischoff The Great Khali Kane Molly Holly Rob Van Dam Celebrity Ozzy Osbourne Warrior Rich Hering Legacy Buzz Sawyer Dick the Bruiser Ethel Johnson Paul Boesch Pez Whatley 2022 Sharmell Steiner Brothers Rick Steiner Scott Steiner The Undertaker Vader Warrior Shad Gaspard 2023 The Great Muta Rey Mysterio Stacy Keibler Celebrity Andy Kaufman Warrior Tim White 2024 Bull Nakano Paul Heyman Thunderbolt Patterson Lia Maivia U.S. Express Barry Windham Mike Rotunda Celebrity Muhammad Ali 2025 Triple H Michelle McCool Lex Luger The Natural Disasters Earthquake Typhoon Immortal Moment Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 Legacy Kamala Dory Funk Sr. Ivan Koloff 2026 AJ Styles Demolition Ax Smash Stephanie McMahon Immortal Moment Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant at WrestleMania III Celebrity Dennis Rodman Legacy Sid Bad News Brown Category

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