Jim Ross Bio | Wiki
Jim Ross (Full Name: James William Ross) is a veteran American professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive. He is currently working as a commentator, analyst, and senior advisor at All Elite Wrestling. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Grilling JR. Outside of wrestling.
Ross is the greatest wrestling commentator and he is known as Good ol’ JR. He has worked for Mid-South Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance, and also world Championship Wrestling.
Jim Ross Age
He was born on January 3, 1952, in Fort Bragg, California, in the United States. Ross is 70 years old.
Jim Ross Height
He is a man of average stature. Ross stands at a height of 5 ft7 in (Approx 1.7 m).
Jim Ross Family
He was born to his father and mother in Fort Bragg, California, in the United States. Ross’s maternal grandparents owned a general store in Westville. His paternal grandfather, Dee Ross, owned an off-sale beer store and worked as a carpenter. However, he tweeted that her mother died on December 5, 1998, while he was in London 4 Capitol Combat UK only PPV and he got bout Bell’s palsy nx nite on air.
Jim Ross Wife
He is currently single. He was married to Jan Ross a flight attendant. Jan and Ross were introduced by Ric Flair. on March 21, 2017, she has involved in a vehicle accident, suffering serious head injuries. She died two days later after she was put on life support. Ross has two daughters from two previous marriages and two granddaughters. He lives with Bell’s palsy which rapidly increased after the death of her mother.
In 2018 she had an eye operation and had skin cancer on October 23, 2021. Ross tweeted that he was cancer-free on December 29, 2021.
Jim Ross Education
He earned his high school education from Westville High School. During his tenure, he played first base on the Westville baseball team, and from 1968 to 1969 he was a two-time all-conference football player for the Westville Yellowjackets. He was State Vice President of the Future Farmers of America and President of the Student Body in basketball. In 1970 he was elected as vice president of the FFA Northeast District.
Moreover, he receved an honorable mention in the 1969 High School All-State Football team by the Tulsa World as a center. Academically he performed well reaching the National Honor Society his sophomore year. Further, he served as the treasurer for Oklahoma Boys State in 1969.
Jim Ross podcast
He is the host of his own weekly podcast, Grilling JR. Outside of wrestling. He has a great story from recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry. The show contains 250 episodes with the last episode updated on July 28, 2022.
Jim Ross WWE
In 1993 he was hired by WWE and made his screen debut at WrestleMania IX. He worked alongside Heenan until he left in December 1993. Ross came up with radio WWF and gave the idea to McMahon who was pay-per-views. He worked as a radio host along with Monsoon called SummerSlam and Survivor Series at the end of 1993 and the Royal Rumble for Radio WWF. After his first Bell’s palsy on February 11, 1994.
He worked as an announcer for Smoky Mountain Wrestling and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. He was rehired to fill in for McMahon alongside Randy Savage. Ross has worked at WWE for 20 years and left in 2013 with 411 wrestling interview podcasts. During the 2008 WWE draft, he was drafted from Raw to the SmackDown brand while Michael Cole was drafted from SmackDown to Raw as a commentator.
Ross was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2007 by Steve Austin. He interviewed his long-time friend Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter. In addition, he called the steel cage the main event between John Cena and Dolph Ziggler on January 14, 2013.
Jim Ross Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is facial paralysis that results in a temporary inability to control the facial muscles. Ross lives with it and it became more intense during the death of her mother.
Jim Ross AEW
He currently works as a commentator and senior advisor at All Elite Wrestling. Ross joined the station after signing a three years contract on April 3, 2019. He also provides commentary on the broadcast team on AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage. Moreover, Ross serves as a commentator for What Culture Pro Wrestling along with Jim Cornette.
Before, he worked at WWE in 2017 as a commentator. Previously, he worked as an English language commentator for Global Force Wrestling’ at New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He worked at the station for three years. Ross worked at WWE from 1993 to 2013 as a commentator.
His professional wrestling career kicked off in 1974 commentating for the local NWA Tri-State territory until 1987. He called his first match between Ric Flair and Ted DiBiase during NWA World Heavyweight Championship. In addition, he worked at World Championship Wrestling from 1987 to 1993.
Some of Jim’s colleagues at AEW include:
Alex Marvez – Senior NFL Reporter
Tony Schiavone – Play-by-play Commentator and Senior Producer
Jim Ross Salary
He receives decent pay working as a commentator, analyst, and senior advisor at All Elite Wrestling and also host of Grilling JR. Ross’s salary is $84,650 annually.
Jim Ross Net Worth
He has worked as a professional wrestling commentator for over four decades and through his successful career, he has amassed a decent fortune. Ross’s estimated net worth is $14 Million.
How Old Is Jim Ross
Ross is 70 years old born on January 3, 1952, in Fort Bragg, California, in the USA.
Where Is Jim Ross
Ross is currently working as a commentator, analyst, and senior advisor at All Elite Wrestling. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Grilling JR. Outside of wrestling. Ross is the greatest wrestling commentator and he is known as Good ol’ JR