Jim Ross
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James William "Jim" Ross (born January 3, 1952, in Fort Bragg, California[1]) is a professional wrestling commentator. Ross is a restaurateur, professional wrestling commentator and former company executive currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) working on its SmackDown brand as the play-by-play commentator. [2]
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[edit] Commentary Quotes
As a play-by-play commentator Ross keeps the viewers interest with a range of legendary catchphrase which have been well documented and plastered to many of World Wrestling Entertainments greatest moments. These include:
- "Austin's stompin' a mudhole and walkin' it dry!" (usually said when Professional Wrestler Steve Austin is stomping his opponent in the corner) [3]
- "Business is about to pick up!" (usually said when someone music/pyro hits) [3]
- "He's not just trying to hurt the man - he's out to end his career!" (usually said when a heavyweight or superheavyweight is destroying his opponent) [4]
- "[...] is being "beaten (or whipped) like a government mule!" (usually said when someone is taking a beaten)[3]
- "[...]is running like a scolded dog!"[3]
- "Good god almighty!"[3]
- "It's a Slobberknocker!" (said usually referring to the match) [3]
- "He's been left high and dry" (when someone has missed a top rope maneuver)[3]
[edit] Commentary Nicknames
Ross also has been credited for giving nicknames to many proffessional wrestlers in his commentary these include:
- "Great Athletes" and sometimes "Greatest Athletes in the world today!" (when talking about WWE Superstars) [5]
- "It's that rabid wolverine, Chris Benoit!" (when talking about Chris Benoit) [5]
- "Jamie "By God" Noble" (When Jamie Noble would hit an offensive move)
- "It's the cerebral assassin" (when talking about Triple H)
- "Jezebel!"(when talking about a female heel (villian) wrestler) [5]
- "The World's Angriest announcer" (when talking about Tazz in his blogs Tazz as [7]
- (A) "Walrus", a "Poor Excuse for a human being and "No part human."(when talking about Paul Heyman[5]
[edit] References
- ↑ Ross, Jim (January 5, 2008). J.R.'s Blog » Happy New Year Everyone! Lots of Feedback Answered Today... Life Goes On... and So Does Work.... JRsBarBQ.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
- ↑ For testimonials on Ross's career as well as Ross's speech detailing his early career, see the induction video from his WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 induction as part of the Wrestlemania 23 DVD set.
- ↑ a b c d e f g Ross, Jim (January 5, 2008). J.R.'s WWE Profile. JRsBarBQ.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
- ↑ Ross, Jim (January 5, 2008). J.R.'s imdb Profile. JRsBarBQ.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
- ↑ a b c d Ross, Jim (January 5, 2008). Nicknames. JRsBarBQ.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
- ↑ Fauber, Gary (2008-07-26). From small town to big time. The Register-Herald. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.
- ↑ Ross, Jim (January 5, 2008). Angriest Announcer. JRsBarBQ.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
