Jim Ross

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Ross
Occupation	Sportscaster
Date Of Birth	Jan 3, 1952(1952-01-03)
Age	72
Birthplace	Fort Bragg
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jim Ross Biography

Jim Ross is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on January 3, 1952 in Fort Bragg, California, United States. Referee and announcer of long-running wrestling who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.

He had responsibilities for announcing together with Michael Cole for several years.

James William Ross (born January 3, 1952) is an American professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, who is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a commentator, analyst and senior advisor. Ross is best known for a long and distinguished career as a wrestling commentator for WWE. He is known affectionately as Good ol’ JR and has been labeled as one of the greatest wrestling commentators of all time.

During his tenure in college, Ross had spent some time commentating on college radio. With this experience, Ross was given the opportunity to fill a broadcast position in the local NWA Tri-State territory, after an announcer was unable to appear at one of the territory’s events. After his arrival in the promotion, Ross first worked as a referee starting in 1974. Ross remained as a referee until 1977 when he then transitioned to the promotion’s broadcast team. After Bill Watts’ purchase of NWA Tri-State in 1982 and the subsequent re-branding to Mid-South Wrestling (MSW), Ross was promoted to the promotion’s lead play-by-play position and also became Mid-South Vice President of Marketing. During this time, Ross was able to call his very first NWA World Heavyweight Championship match which featured Ric Flair and Ted DiBiase.

His wife was Jan Ross from 1993 up the tragic loss of her in the year 2017. He has two daughters.

Jim Ross Net Worth

Jim Ross is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Ross 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an all-league athlete in baseball during his time at Westville High School.

He was voted the best TV Announcer for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter on 13 occasions.

James William Ross was born on January 3, 1952, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. While attending Westville High School, Ross played first base on the Westville baseball team. Ross was a two-time all-conference football player for the Westville Yellowjackets in 1968–69. His maternal grandparents owned a general store in Westville, Oklahoma and his paternal grandfather, Dee Ross, owned an off-sale beer store and was a carpenter. Ross was also President of the Student Body, a 4-year letterman in basketball, and State Vice President of the Future Farmers of America where he was State Speech Champion in 1968. Ross was also named Honorable Mention on the 1969 High School All State Football team by the Tulsa World as a center. He grew up cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jim Ross Dating?

According to our records, Jim Ross married to Jan Ross. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Ross’s is not dating anyone.

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Ross worked his way up the WCW ladder to become head of broadcasting, but had a contentious relationship with WCW’s newest commentator and future executive Eric Bischoff. According to Ross, Bischoff, who reported to him, did a really good job of “selling himself” to executives of WCW’s owner Turner Broadcasting. According to Bischoff, Ross mistreated him and others (mostly in deference to Ross’ then-supervisor Bill Watts), and when Bischoff was promoted to executive producer in 1993, Ross demanded and received his release.

Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Ross celebrates birthday on January 3 of every year.

Ross was fired on February 11, 1994, two weeks after suffering his first attack of Bell’s palsy on January 30, 1994, as stated by Ross on the September 23, 1996 episode of Raw. He subsequently became an announcer for Smoky Mountain Wrestling and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons (the second time he was with the Falcons as an announcer). In Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Ross was reunited with former NWA/WCW announcer Bob Caudle. The promotion was owned by longtime NWA Manager Jim Cornette and featured many former NWA/WCW wrestlers such as The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, Eddie Gilbert, and “Dr. Death” Steve Williams.

What disease does Jim Ross have?

Ross lives with Bell’s palsy , which sometimes temporarily paralyzes his facial muscles. The symptoms first occurred on January 30, 1994. 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; Michael Cole filled in for him.

Is Jim Ross retired?

According to WWE.com, Ross ultimately made the decision to end his 20-year WWE career in order to focus on other business ventures. That likely includes his signature JR’s BBQ, which is his signature brand of barbecue sauce and related products.

Has Jim Ross had a stroke?

“[People said] I’ve had a stroke , by the way I’ve never had a stroke but that’s been diagnosed on the internet from my faupaux, I’ve had a stroke. “I’ve had a battle with Bell’s Palsy, I’ve actually had three bouts with Bell’s Palsy.

Are Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler friends?

Despite their differences, both men proved to be loyal friends during various times. During 2000, when Tazz first entered the WWF, he was targeting Jim Ross until Jerry Lawler (being the only wrestler of the two commentators), defended Ross.

Who is the real owner of the WWE?

Real Time Net Worth Vince McMahon is chairman and CEO of entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), which hauls in nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. A third generation wrestling promoter, McMahon grew up in a trailer park in North Carolina and joined his father’s small wrestling company in 1972.