Updated at 19.03
AFTER 21 YEARS as the man widely regarded as the voice of wrestling, legendary commentator Jim Ross has announced his retirement from the WWE.
A cult favourite and the creator of several memorable phrases such as “somebody stop the goddamn match,” he has long since earned a special affinity with most wrestling fans.
‘Good Ol’ JR’s chemistry with heel commentator Jerry ‘The King’ Lawlor has been much celebrated over the years, consequently enabling both to enjoy a level of popularity on a par with wrestling’s top stars.
The 62-year-old confirmed the news on Twitter, saying:
“Tomorrow is my last, legal day w/ @WWE It was a great 21 year run. Best biz decision ever was coming to WWE ’93. Grateful to all involved.”
His role in the WWE has been significantly reduced in recent times, allegedly in part as a result of his role in the now-infamous WWE 2K14 panel event, during which legendary wrestler Ric Flair appeared to be drunk.
Ross is not set to disappear from public life completely however, as he still runs a popular wrestling podcast in addition to selling an array of successful barbecue sauces.
“Good God almighty they’ve killed him! As God is my witness he is broken In half!!”
“Stone Cold Is Shaking Hands with Satan Himself.” What a quote!!
‘Its safe to say this has all the makings of a slobernocker’
Shouldn’t this be in the daily edge section and not sport section?
Boring and predictable comment
Yes it should. And golf should be in the business section.
wow your only 9 months behind on this , he was sent home a on full pay with full freedom to do his own projects 9 months ago and he hasn’t commented in years
I think it’s more that his contract has officially expired but yeah he’s been doing his own thing for quite a while now. Oddly I find his podcast weak. Especially compared to Jericho’s or Austin’s.
I understand but it’s hardly newsworthy that he sent a tweet , as for his podcast it very much depends on his guest he perved a lot over lita and thrish stratus , Austin is good but he talks some shit sometime his heyman and bishoff interviews were good , jericho is good but colt cabana is the best in my opinion , the new generation podcast and the AE podcast (attitude era) are also well worth checking out good honest funny reviews of 92 to 97 and 98 to 01