James William Ross is an American professional wrestling commentator, and here is everything you need to know about, including his net worth, salary, records, personal life.
Jim Ross is one of the most iconic voices in wrestling television history. So let us find out about the “Good ol’ JR’s” Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Personal Life.
Jim Ross Facts
| Birth Place | Fort Bragg, California, United States |
| Father’s Name | NA |
| Mother’s Name | NA |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Net Worth (2021) | $ 4 million |
| Salary (2021) | $600,000 |
| Age | 69 |
| Date of Birth | January 3rd, 1952 |
| High School | Westville High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Commentary Debut | 1991-92 |
| WWE Commentary Debut | 1993 |
| Finisher | NA |
| Achievements | WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2007) |
| Spouse | Jan Ross |
| Children | 2 children |
| Nickname | Good ol’ JR |
| Social Media |
Jim Ross Net Worth and Salary
As of 2021, Jim Ross has a net worth of approximately $4 million. Ross has signed a three-year deal with AEW in 2019. He earns a salary of $600,000 approx. Annually. Ross also makes from his podcast show and also acting promotions.
Jim Ross Career
Jim Ross started his career in commentary during his college time as he spent a lot of time in college radio shows.
Ross first worked as a referee in his first outing for the wrestling federation in 1974 and remained as a referee until 1977.
Ross commented in a great match between Ric Flair and Ted DiBiase for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
JR was signed by the World Wrestling Federation and made his on-screen debut at WrestleMania IX. Ross worked alongside Bobby Heenan on the show until Heenan left the WWE in 1993. After that, Ross was the leading voice of WWE’s pay-per-view events.
Ross has hosted various WWF events like Superstars, Action Zone, Raw is war, and Shotgun. He was also commissioned to announce the regional telecast of XFL, a professional football league co-owned by WWF.
Ross was the “voice of Raw is War” alongside Jerry “The King” Lawler and continued his legacy as one of the greatest commentators of all time.
Ross was a part of significant wrestling events and most WrestleMania matches from 1995 to 2013.
During the Old School Raw, special Ross made guest appearances on commentary with Jerry Lawless and Michael Cole. Cole insulted him throughout the match, resulting in Ross hitting Cole over the head with his hat, resulting in Cole squirting Ross with Barbecue sauce.
Ross and Lawler went up against Cole and Swagger on Raw and won. Then, at WWE Over the Limit PPV, Ross revenge on Cole by squirting him with barbecue sauce.
In 2013, Ross began to coach and produce new announcers at the WWE performance center in Florida. Ross left WWE in December 2014 and again returned to WWE on WrestleMania 33 to give commentary on the No Holds Barred match between Undertaker and Roman Reigns.
Ross left WWE in 2019 only to join All Elite Wrestling. He signed a three-year deal with AEW as a commentator and senior advisor.
Ross also does commentary on MMA and has his podcast show name The Ross Report.
Jim Ross was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the class of 2007.
Ross has been labled as the greatest commentator of all time.
Jim Ross Family and Personal Life
On January 3rd, 1952, Ross was born in California. U.S. Ric Flair claims that he introduced Ross to his late wife Jan, who died in 2017. Ross has two daughters from his previous two marriages and two granddaughters.
Stone Cold Steve Austin and Jerry, “The King” Lawler, are his best friends. Ross has this disease name Bell’s Palsy, which temporarily paralyzes his facial muscles.
Ross is an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan and a regular football season ticket holder.
Ross’s wife Jan was involved in a car accident and some severe head injuries, resulting in her death. He also had an eye operation in 2018.
FAQs about Jim Ross
| What is Ross’s net worth? |
| Jim Ross has a net worth of approximately $4 million. |
| How old is Jim Ross? |
| Ross is 69 years old. |
| When did Jim make his WWE debut? |
| Jim Ross made his WWE commentating debut way back in 1993-94 |
| Who is Jim married to? |
| Jim was married to his late wife Jan |
| Does Jim have any children? |
| Two daughters |
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