Best Jim Ross Announcing Calls In His New Book

Jim Ross has called some of the greatest matches in wrestling history, and while the in-ring action was what provided the entertainment, JR’s announcing often added the necessary color to take them to the next level. His ability to tell stories is unique to him, and that has produced some of the most amazing calls of all time.

In JR’s newest book, “Business Is About To Pick Up,” the legendary announcer focuses on his 50 years in the business and 50 of his most unforgettable calls. It highlights many of the amazing lines that he has come out with during his career, all of which have helped him to become an iconic name in his own right.

10 “It’s The End Of An Era, And We Are All Going To Be Part Of It”

JR Called A Key Match In WWE History

Jim Ross wasn’t regularly used by WWE at this point in his career, but he revealed that Triple H and The Undertaker had personally requested him, which allowed him to lend his voice to another iconic match. JR pushed the idea that it was the end of an era, and that’s certainly how it felt.

WWE truly went all out to make this an unforgettable moment, and JR’s classic commentary style certainly added to that. He was the right person to call this one, and the fact it was such a big deal to him that it made his book highlights what it meant for him on a personal level

9 “Now There’s Going To Be The Man Right There”

He Called The Rock’s Rise To Prominence Ahead Of Time

Jim Ross has always been an advocate for The Rock, and that includes when he was a young talent long before the days of him being the People’s Champion. That included his in-ring debut for the company at Survivor Series, where JR proclaimed that he was going to become the man.

It was a bold call to make because predicting that is something that few would’ve expected. However, it showcases JR’s excellent eye for talent, and The Rock certainly went on to prove JR’s comments to be true.

8 “He’s On One Leg, He’s Lost All Kinds Of Blood, But He’s Refusing Any Kind Of Help. He’s Going To Walk Out Of Here On His Own.”

JR Helped To Cement Steve Austin’s Babyface Turn

WrestleMania 13 was a key day in Steve Austin’s career, with this encounter being an excellent example of how to execute a double turn. The match featured two expert wrestlers, and that meant that the in-ring work was always going to be great, but JR added so much to this one.

The final segment of this one was taken to another level by JR, as he drove home exactly what Austin’s actions meant. He was fighting through an incredible pain barrier, and JR was key in making that happen.

7 “The Million Dollar Princess Has Become The Dairy Queen”

This Remains One Of WWE’s Funniest Segments

• JR said Stephanie McMahon was the golden child
• He recalled Stephanie and Vince McMahon laughing about it backstage afterward

WWE has put together many classic segments over the years, and while the focus in those moments is often on whatever is happening inside the ring there is always scope for commentators to drop some great lines. That was the case when Kurt Angle sprayed milk all over his rivals in the ring.

It was a nod to when Steve Austin did it with his beer truck, but it took a different touch that suited Angle’s character a lot more. JR’s comment was a hilarious nod to the humiliation that Stephanie McMahon was feeling at the time, which helped fans enjoy the moment even more.

6 “Wait A Minute, What The Hell. It’s John Cena”

Nobody Expected Cena’s Surprise Return

Jim Ross has called a lot of great returns throughout his wrestling career, but in his latest book, he admitted that the greatest was John Cena’s comeback in the 2008 Royal Rumble match. It was unexpected because of Cena’s injury prognosis, and it has remained one of the best moments in WWE history.

JR was on hand to add plenty of extra excitement to the big moment, which is something he certainly did. He ensured that the right level of passion and drama was put alongside it, and that helped to make this a memorable call for him.

5 “How Do You Learn To Fall Off A Damn Ladder”

He Put Over The Intensity Of The TLC Matches

Everybody can understand that falling off a ladder is going to be a painful experience, but considering professional wrestlers are trained a lot of fans might presume they know how to make that not hurt. That is where someone like Jim Ross comes in, because a line like this is incredibly clever.

It instantly plants the seed into the fan’s heads that they’re not prepared for those bumps which makes fans appreciate them even more. That’s the job of a commentator and something that Ross did excellently in this underrated moment in his career.

4 “You Talk About Controversy, This Crowd Is Livid”

The Montreal Screwjob Is Still Talked About Today

The Montreal Screwjob remains one of the most talked about matches in wrestling history, and while it is recalled for a negative reason there’s no doubt that it was a big moment in the business. Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart worked well together, but it was all about the controversial finish, to say the least.

Jim Ross wasn’t aware of the reason behind the finish, and that led to a brilliant call by him. It’s something he recalled in his book, admitting that trust was rocked within the business coming out of it.

3 “As God Is My Witness, He’s Broken In Half”

One Of The Most Iconic Calls Of All Time

There have been many Hell In A Cell matches over the years, but the most iconic of them all still remains the bout between Mick Foley and The Undertaker. Never before has anyone pushed themselves to the extremes that Foley did in this match, and JR’s announcing helped to intensify the drama of it all.

Foley’s bumps were extreme, and audiences were able to visibly see the danger he was putting himself in. But having JR add some extra color to that certainly enhanced the situation and created a memorable soundbite.

2 “All Hell Has Broken Loose”

JR Added To Steve Austin’s Issue With Mike Tyson

• JR wanted the first thing people heard in this segment was that it was Austin’s world now
• JR believes WWE achieved its mission with this storyline

Steve Austin and Mike Tyson coming to blows in the middle of the ring as they had to be split apart was a huge moment in the wrestling business, with the fans going wild about what happened. Two of the biggest names in the sporting world having an intense moment was a massive deal, and JR had the perfect reaction.

Him pushing the carnage that was taking place certainly added to the situation, and it has ended up being one of his most iconic calls throughout JR’s career.

1 “Climb The Ladder Kid, Make Yourself Famous”

JR Helped To Establish Jeff Hardy

The main trait that JR has always brought to the commentary desk is his unbridled passion, and that was never more evident than this ladder match for the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship. Jeff Hardy wasn’t seen as the same level as The Undertaker at this point in his career, but throughout his performance, he managed to get everyone buying into him.

That included all the fans watching at home, which was due, in large part, to JR’s commentary. He was hooked by what was happening, and that had him routing for Hardy which drew everyone else in alongside him with this being an example of what JR’s words could do from an emotional perspective.