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Jim Ross is a sports and entertainment commentator best known for his time with WWE. He currently works with ESPN and runs his own podcast, The Ross Report.

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17 Sep, 2014

Lesnar editorial

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Ross pens editorial on Lesnar’s career from the first day he signed him to WWE to his current status in the company for Fox Sports.

The South Dakota native is arguably the most naturally gifted athlete to compete in the genre. The former NCAA and UFC heavyweight champion has the physique of a Greek god, moves like a large cat, does what he says and has a legit, animalistic intensity seldom seen in his profession.

11 Sep, 2013

Leaves WWE

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Ross is fired from WWE over Ric Flair debacle at WWE 2K14 video game press conference. WWE puts blame of Ross for not handling Flair’s demeanor better.

The decision, which was made by McMahon, was first told to us by a source in the company that it was possible, if not likely on the day of SummerSlam, stemming from the now-infamous 2K Sports symposium where Ric Flair spoke at length about a variety of subjects. … Ross took heat from management for not cutting Flair off and keeping the symposium to what it was scripted to be.

JR Jim Ross Got Fired From for this WWE 2K14 event

3 Jan, 1952

Jim Ross born in Westville, Ok.

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Ross is born in Westville, Oklahoma. Ross begins exploring commentary in college, being allowed to cover sports on college radio.  He begins his work with professional wrestling as a referee for NWA Mid-South.