Jim Ross

Jim Ross: ‘Whoever did it should be fired, simple as that.’

Posted by John Powell | Sep 9, 2024 | News

Jim Ross is calling for the head of whomever leaked a revealing and controversial photo. On social...

AEW Dynamite: Danielson shows Jarrett he’s ready for All In by brawlin’

Posted by Bob Kapur | Aug 8, 2024 | TV Reports

Bryan Danielson has a lot to prove. Having never won the AEW World Championship, he has vowed to...

Third Jim Ross book calls it right

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 13, 2024 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

There’s a poignancy to the third biographical book from the tag team of Jim Ross and Paul...

‘Tales from the Territories’ crosses the finish line strong after an up and down season

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Dec 6, 2022 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

In its first season, Tales from the Territories sought to present stories from wrestling’s...

Stratus, Rotunda, J.R. on top at Tragos/Thesz induction

Posted by Joyce Paustian | Jul 24, 2022 | Event Reports, Photo Galleries, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – The 2022 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame induction weekend in Waterloo,...

J.R.: Austin not ‘overwhelmingly enthusiastic’ about WrestleMania plans

Posted by John Powell | Mar 8, 2022 | News

According to Jim Ross, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is not too happy and a bit concerned...

Jim Ross confirms skin cancer diagnosis

Posted by Bob Kapur | Oct 23, 2021 | News

Legendary announcer Jim Ross confirmed in a tweet sent earlier today that he has skin cancer on...

Rotunda, Ross, Stratus announced as Tragos/Thesz honorees

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 3, 2021 | News, Tragos/Thesz HOF

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa, announced some early names for its...

Dark Side of the Ring: Inside the mind of a Flyin’ Loose Cannon, Brian Pillman

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | May 7, 2021 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock

It’s the start of a new season of Dark Side of the Ring on Vice on TV, and when they kick off...

For Scott Hunter, commentary adds narrative to wrestlers’ stories

Posted by Kari Williams | Aug 17, 2020 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Scott Hunter has called nearly 1,000 matches in his career. But when he first stepped into the...

Second Jim Ross book more heartbreaking, more insightful

Posted by Don Davies | Jun 3, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestling fans will get plenty out of the second autobiography of announcer Jim Ross, but...

Author O’Brien has been with J.R. through good and bad

Posted by Don Davies | May 1, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Over the past few years Paul O’Brien wrote two of Jim Ross’s autobiographies and got...

Mark Henry provides laughs and challenges at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 2, 2019 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Like a stacked show, any number of the honourees at Wednesday’s Cauliflower...

Jim Ross inks deal with AEW

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 3, 2019 | News

As had been rumoured for months, Jim Ross has signed with All Elite Wrestling to act as both a...

Shawn Michaels adds ‘Mr. CAC’ to his amazing resume

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2018 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – He was “The Showstopper,” “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mr....

2018 Tragos/Thesz HOF Class announced

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 26, 2018 | Tragos/Thesz HOF

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2018 today:...

Jim Ross: The truest believer

Posted by Jon Langmead | Nov 13, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

In a better world, any interested wrestling fan would be able to sit down with Jim Ross for an...

Jim Ross keeps an ‘even keel’ throughout ‘Slobberknocker’

Posted by Jon Langmead | Oct 16, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Jim Ross’s Slobberknocker is one of only a few wrestling autobiographies that it’s not...

Wrestling legend Bobby Heenan passes away

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 17, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

A dark cloud hovers over the professional wrestling world today, as one of the most beloved...

All Japan’s Four Pillars of Heaven set the standard

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Jul 26, 2017 | Interviews

When The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer gave the Wrestle Kingdom 11 match between Kenny...

Tragos/Thesz HOF induction ends on a Wonderful note

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 23, 2017 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – An appreciation for life, embracing emotion and making a difference served...

Tully Blanchard main events 52nd Cauliflower Alley Club reunion

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 4, 2017 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Though it wasn’t obvious to everyone in the room, there was a special...

J.R.’s wife in serious accident

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Mar 21, 2017 | News

The wife of hall of fame professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross is in critical condition...

‘Bruiser’ Bob Sweetan leaves a complicated legacy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 24, 2017 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

“Bruiser” Bob Sweetan, who died on February 10, 2017, after years of health issues,...

Jim Ross high on Nakamura, down on three-man booths

Posted by Darren Wood | Oct 5, 2016 | Interviews

When ranking the greatest pro wrestling commentators of all time, it would be a travesty not to...

Lou Thesz at 100: So many stories

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 24, 2016 | Interviews

Today, April 24th, would have been the 100th birthday of Lou Thesz, perhaps the greatest champion...

Matt’s Mania Moments: A crazy busy Saturday

Posted by Matt Bishop | Apr 3, 2016 | Opinion, Other House Shows, WrestleMania

DALLAS — There is nothing like WrestleMania Week. A completely crazy wrestling experience with...

Hopefuls try to get on WWE radar at tryout

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 11, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa — From Kansas City high flyers to a St. Louisan channelling his inner Bruiser...

Jim Ross: Kurt Angle ‘was born to be a wrestler’

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 8, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

While Kurt Angle’s career began in the no-nonsense world of amateur wrestling, the skills he...

Many years of hard work pay off for Dennis Brent with CAC’s historian award

Posted by Kari Williams | Apr 5, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

New York Times bestselling author Dennis Brent sat backstage at Wrestlemania XX, taking it all in....

Schamberger takes WrestleMania to the matte

Posted by Kari Williams | Mar 23, 2015 | Interviews, The Artistic Canvas, WrestleMania

For nearly two months, Rob Schamberger took his own inspiration to the mat – with the swift stroke...

Steiners headline Tragos/Thesz induction weekend

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 26, 2014 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, IOWA — Seven of wrestling’s greatest performers and personalities laced up their...

Road show a natural fit for Jim Ross

Posted by Nick Tylwalk | May 6, 2014 | Interviews

For someone who’s ostensibly retired, Jim Ross sure is a busy guy. His barbecue products are...

Jim Ross gets a little help from his friends

Posted by Bob Kapur | Apr 4, 2014 | Events

NEW ORLEANS – Though “An Evening with Jim Ross” is billed as a one-man...

Guest column: Thank you, Jim Ross

Posted by ARDA OCAL - For SLAM! Wrestling | Sep 11, 2013 | Opinion

I want to start this by saying that this isn’t going to be a career retrospective for Jim...

Buck Robley, ‘one of wrestling’s brightest minds’, dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 28, 2013 | Interviews, Obituaries

Buck Robley, who died May 28, 2013, was a key figure in pro wrestling behind the scenes. “I...

Jake The Snake turns CAC banquet into a sobering experience

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2013 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Of all the promos that Jake “The Snake” Roberts has delivered...

Laughs and sage advice from Austin at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 18, 2012 | CAC, Interviews

When he was presented with the Iron Mike Award at April’s Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in...

Austin, Steamboat delight at Cauliflower Alley Club reunion

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 18, 2012 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The sound of glass shattering in Sin City? No, it wasn’t a lost plateful of drinks or...

The Streak: Two glorious matches with Shawn Michaels

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 29, 2012 | Interviews, WrestleMania

SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...

The Streak: Winning the match, losing the war

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 28, 2012 | Interviews, WrestleMania

SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...

The Streak: Again, Kane is not able

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 24, 2012 | Interviews, WrestleMania

SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...

The Streak: Brother versus brother

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 9, 2012 | WrestleMania

SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...

Jim Ross’ acceptance speech for the Lou Thesz Award

Posted by JIM ROSS | Jul 27, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Jim Ross proved Saturday night he is far more than the best announcer in the wrestling business....

J.R.’s passion shows through at Tragos/Thesz ceremony

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 23, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa — Jim Ross, the Lou Thesz Award winner Saturday night at the Tragos/Thesz Pro...

Lifetime honoree Foley captivates at CAC Baloney Blowout

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 20, 2011 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – It was like old times. Mick Foley has the audience’s attention, telling...

Funk Jr., Duggan thrilled by Hall of Fame honour

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 21, 2010 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

With its focus on wrestlers who could actually wrestle, and on the good works that wrestlers do...

Tragos/Thesz HOF to honour Funk Jr., Monsoon, Ross, Duggan

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 15, 2010 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

The actual induction class is its smallest yet, but one cannot deny that the George Tragos/Lou...

The celebrated career of the late Skandor Akbar

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 20, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries

By GREG OLIVER & STEVE JOHNSON – SlamWrestling.net Long before he was Skandor Akbar, one...

Ross, DiBiase lead parade of honorees at CAC banquet

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 22, 2010 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — For more than 30 years, Jim Ross has been calling slobberknockers. On Tuesday,...

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