[10.0] "The voice of my childhood. Not only the greatest commentator in WWE history. The Greatest of the all time. Him and Jerry Lawler worked so well together and had amazing chemistry. I still enjoy his commentary in AEW when he's there. SIMPLY THE GOAT!"
[10.0] "Jim Ross is widely considered one of the greatest wrestling commentators of all time, known for his passionate delivery and emotional storytelling that defined many of WWE's most iconic moments. His voice could turn an ordinary match into something unforgettable, capturing the intensity and heart of professional wrestling like few others. Beyond WWE, Ross's influence has reached across the wrestling world, shaping how fans experience the sport. In AEW, while he occasionally taps back into that classic, booming energy, it's also refreshing to see him simply just chilling and calling the action with warmth, humour, and the ease of a man who truly loves the game. Long live Good Old JR."
[10.0] "Jim Ross is the voice that defined a generation. His calls made moments larger than life and his passion made even average matches feel important. Sure, his WCW and AEW runs were not perfect, but that doesn't change decades of iconic calls and genuine storytelling. For me, his voice is wrestling in North America, forever tied to Austin, Foley, Taker, Rock, and so many others. Top 3 all time, easy. Even with the flaws, his legacy as Good Ol' JR is untouchable."
[6.0] "The greatest commentator of all time, no questions asked, no debate, no nothing. Simply the best. Of course I average everyone's ratings out by the matches they've been in and I've only seen that strap match, so it's not a ten. But it would be, I promise."
[8.0] "Jim Ross is one of the greatest pro wrestling commentators of all time. His passionate delivery and authentic Southern style brought countless iconic moments to life for fans around the world. Whether calling Stone Cold's rise, Mick Foley's Hell in a Cell fall, or Undertaker's legendary entrances, Ross added a layer of emotion that elevated the product. His talent for storytelling helped connect the audience to the wrestlers and their narratives. Though later years have seen occasional stumbles, his legacy as "Good Ol' JR" is undeniable."
[10.0] "Jim Ross is the voice of professional wrestling because he blends unique charisma, deep industry knowledge, and a perfect Southern tone that fits any kind of sports commentary. His voice is iconic not just for its quality, but for the nostalgia it carries. He was the soundtrack to some of the most unforgettable matches of our childhoods. He's also got great timing, knows when to be funny, and isn't afraid to say what needs to be said. Whether calling intense action or emotional storytelling, JR brings it all to life. He's the perfect commentator for so many reasons and his presence defines the golden era of wrestling for countless fans."
[10.0] "Jim Ross is the greatest commentator of all time, hands down. In his prime, you could really feel his passion and you got the sense that he means every word he's saying. Countless phrases that are iconic and still quoted to this day by fans from "Bah gawd! " "Stone Cold! Stone Cold! Stone Cold! " "he's gotta be dead! " and countless others that can be mentioned. His work in WWF has held up remarkably, to the point that people are arguing that his commentary duo with Jerry Lawler is as important to the Attitude Era as the Steve Austin and The Rock feud. While his commentary work in AEW has shown that he is past his prime, that shouldn't overshadow his decades long work that has left an undeniable impact on the business."
[10.0] "The voice of wrestling. Where do I even begin. Literally every match he's ever commentated is a highlight on itself. No commentator could ever live up to Jim Ross. The greatest wrestling commentator, which grants him a 10/10 automatically."
[10.0] "Jim Ross has been apart of so many legendary moments and in his prime is the greatest play by play commentator in history. He has had a slump lately, but the man has had so many health issues. Jim Ross has made so many stars' moments feel even bigger. Jim Ross is everything a play by play commentator should be. He is the best and so many people can still quote his most legendary calls."
[10.0] "The greatest commentator in wrestling history. His charisma and reactions was a help in propelling the Attitude Era, and the WWE, into the mainstream. His calls are still being replayed today."
"I truly think Jim Ross is one of the greatest, or if not, THE greatest announcer in WWE history. I will soon be rating this man a 10/10. I just watched Undertaker vs Mankind inside Hell in a Cell and holy cow, his commentary is just WOW."
[0.0] "I don't get the obsession with Jim Ross. the most boring commentator, his knowledge is meh, he dosen't focus on the match, his podcast makes you wanna crash asleep. i really beg that someone explaines the phenomenon and obsession over him.. Oh and him repeating same and same lines over and over is also boring, and I know he was written the script but really, with such monotone voice, without any energy. And not just talking about him in AEW, even back in WWF/WWE he wasn't any better. Really Mauro Ranallo puts a lot more passion, a lot more knowledge, even if it's written you can still see that the guy knows a lot more than the written scrip. Or can't belive to say this but even Micheal Cole is far better commentator than Jim Ross, yes I'm praising Micheal Cole so what."
[10.0] "Impossible to give this man anything but a 10; he's the greatest wrestling commentator of all time, for both color and play-by-play. He always brought much needed credibility to anything he was calling. A long and storied career, he started in mid-south under watts and eventually became the guy for WCW and most famously, WWF. He's also got one of the best minds for the business, as well as being the most beloved talent relations guy, a role that almost everyone else was despised in. He has lost his edge as of recently and is thankfully being used more sparingly, but sometimes he sounds like he doesn't give a shit anymore. Pretty much ever since his wife died you can tell his heart isn't in it. This compared to the rest of his career is marginal though, he honestly most likely doesn't have much time left on this earth. His podcast is good too, as is his bbq sauce and other smoked meat-related products. Straight up, he is in his own category on the call- there's Jim Ross, and then there's everyone else."
[10.0] "I'm not familiar with his current work in AEW, but JR would need to spend 50 years weekly commentating back alley fights between homeless people to even start to taint the legacy he's built within the business, and considering he's 72 years old, I think we're safe."
[10.0] "Best color commentator of a generation and one of the biggest reasons for WWE's success in the Monday Night Wars. A great wrestling mind and one of its great contributors"
[9.0] "JR is one of the greatest commentators to ever do it. His voice is so iconic, and a lot of older wrestling fans cherish the moments they shared with JR on the call."
[10.0] "Say what you will about his role in AEW, I don't think that should impact his legacy as he deserves nothing but the highest regards for play by play announcing in wrestling."
[10.0] "One of the best commentators of all time, one of a kind, often imitated but never duplicated. I genuinely think he elevated almost every match he commentated for, with so much compassion and emotion with every syllable that he enunciated. One of the best parts of the Attitude Era, one of the most knowledgeable in the sport that's only rivaled to people like Mike Tenay and Joey Styles, one of the most universally beloved, and severely underappreciated by the higher ups of companies like WCW and WWE, especially the former and more specifically Vince McMahon in the latter. I also genuinely think he still does a good job in AEW, even if he's at the end of his career and clearly showing his age in commentary. There really is no one like him. Thank you Ross."
[10.0] "What else is there to say about Good Ol JR, the best to ever do it, most iconic voice in wrestling, his chemistry with anyone was always great especially with Jerry Lawler. Ross is also great at calling, so creative and energetic."
[10.0] "One of, if not the greatest announcers in the history of wrestling. His voice is so synonymous with professional wrestling as it's been apart of several iconic (and sometimes not so-iconic) moments across the wrestling landscape for decades."
[10.0] "I mean no disrespect to previous announcers, but Jim Ross is the greatest to ever do it. Jim Ross on commentary can make a moment 100x bigger than it already is, he can make wrestling feel "real" and his passion for calling matches really puts him above everybody else. People like to credit Austin, McMahon, Rock, etc., for making the Attitude Era so fun to watch. But to me, all of that would be meaningless if you didn't have the legendary Jim Ross on commentary throughout the whole ordeal. Got treated awfully by the WWE throughout his career, lots of disrespect by people towards the end who thought he couldn't do it anymore due to his age and whatnot. Might not be the same JR today as he was 15+ years ago but his voice alone is still something that can make AEW feel that little more legitimate."
[10.0] "Jim Ross is the Greatest Wrestling Commentator of all time as his voice and storytelling has and will always be magical while watching matches unfold in front of his very eyes. He knows how to tell a story in the matches that he commentates with such passion that it drives fans to the action that's in front of them in an arena or on a TV screen. Jim Ross also knows the psychology of wrestling, which he uses to turn generic matches into masterpieces that people always remember because of Jim's impact on his commentary. Jim Ross in his prime days turned everything he touched into pure and solid gold with his work ethic, his drive, his passion for the industry because Jim motivates people and inspires them to become better versions of themselves with their presentation in the ring and improving their promo skills on the mic and during backstage segments. He is the Golden Voice of Magic that Pro Wrestling has become today, everyone can see what differences he's made to everyone he's come across during his time in the business because they've turned into world class wrestlers thanks to Jim's wisdom, guidance and support when talent turn to him for advice. 10/10 Rating"
"[10.0] Jim Ross: The Voice of Wrestling Excellence Jim Ross, often referred to as "Good Ol' JR, " is not just a commentator; he is the heartbeat of professional wrestling. With a career spanning decades, Ross has become synonymous with the industry, earning his place as the definitive voice of wrestling excellence. One of the standout qualities of Jim Ross is his unparalleled storytelling ability. Whether it's a high-octane championship match or a heartfelt personal struggle, Ross has the unique gift of enhancing the emotional connection between the audience and the squared circle. His gravelly voice carries the weight of every moment, turning ordinary matches into unforgettable experiences. Ross's expertise goes beyond mere commentary; he possesses an innate understanding of the psychology of wrestling. His keen insights into the motivations and strategies of the competitors add depth to the narrative, elevating the overall viewing experience. It's not just about the moves in the ring; it's about the drama, the passion, and the relentless pursuit of victory, all masterfully conveyed through Ross's commentary. What sets Jim Ross apart is his authenticity. His genuine enthusiasm for the sport is infectious, making even the most casual viewer feel the intensity of the moment. Whether it's the shocking return of a legendary wrestler or the climax of a heated rivalry, Ross's reactions mirror the collective sentiments of the audience, creating an atmosphere that transcends the screen. Jim Ross's legacy extends beyond his time in the commentary booth. His iconic catchphrases, such as "Business is about to pick up" and "Slobberknocker, " have become ingrained in wrestling culture, demonstrating his impact on the industry. Moreover, Ross's contributions behind the scenes, including talent scouting and talent relations, showcase his commitment to nurturing the next generation of wrestling superstars. In conclusion, Jim Ross is not just a commentator; he's a maestro orchestrating the symphony of professional wrestling. His voice is the soundtrack to countless unforgettable moments, and his passion for the sport is unwavering. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the world of wrestling, Jim Ross's commentary is an essential ingredient that enhances the magic of the squared circle. He is, without a doubt, the voice of wrestling excellence."
[10.0] "Wise, cult and cunning, the great Jim Ross went through a lot in his life. One of the most respectable and humble guys in the History of this business, he is best Commentator of all time. I'm not very aware of his work in AEW, but that duo with Lawler was iconic and he will always be remembered for that."
"It's unclear whether it's part of his work-schtick or not, but his snide, passive aggressive comments during broadcasts about what annoys him about his company's product are getting a bit grating. Sure he's entitled to his opinions, but they are taking the viewer out of the show"
[8.0] "I still like Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan as the best commentary team of all time personally, but Jim Ross has probably called more big matches than anybody else in wrestling history. Good Ol JR lived the era of the late 80's NWA/WCW all the way through the mid 2000's of the WWE, so he called the action in the overall era of pro wrestling."
[5.0] "He was great back in the day but now he is one of my biggest problems with AEW. Having a miserable old man who shits on the product on commentary doesn't really help with the enjoyment of the show. When he isn't burying talent on air, he is talking at a snails-pace during an intense sequence."
[10.0] "Der beste Kommentator meiner Generation und einer der ganz, ganz Großen aller Zeiten. Er schafft es perfekt, die Gefühle, welche die Wrestler in den Matches durch ihre Aktionen produzieren wollen, über seine Stimme und Worte an die TV-Zuschauer zu übertragen."
[8.0] "Heavy edit: 11 for the play by play in general. 10 for saving WCW's ass more often than not. 10 for being the polar opposite of King Lawler in the commentary booth. Negative 12 for ALL OF THE SCREAMING AND YELLING in the early days. Negative 11 more because "Red Ass JR" ruins every damn podcast he does. That leaves us with an 8."
[10.0] "Jim Ross- der beste Kommentator, den es in der WWE gab. Zahlreiche Momente wurden von ihm saustark begleitet. Ein cooler Typ und totaler Wrestling-Fachmann. Good God almighty!"
[9.0] "His Mid-South and WCW work was unrivalled at the time. WWF at first really hindered his abilities because Vince didn't care for his usual style of play-by-play. Having said that, once the Attitude Era took off he was invaluable to getting certain angles over with his commitment, exuberance and staunch support of the babyfaces. I didn't really think he was all that good in WWF/E on a weekly basis but some of his calls were iconic. He's been useless in AEW but I won't let that tarnish his legacy too much."
[10.0] "In his prime, JR was the best announcer this industry bar none. Granted, that? s just my opinion, but he was undeniably the voice of the Attitude and Ruthless Aggression Eras (along with King) which were personally my favorite periods in the history of WWE. His passion for the sport was always abundantly evident, his commitment to kayfabe so staunch that it would make you believe things were legitimate. His presence as a commentator would instantly elevate match quality, which is an extremely rare trait. Even in old age, he? s obviously not quite as sharp as he once was, but he still manages to be entertaining and is still better than the vast majority of commentators, though that might be nostalgia speaking somewhat. Either way, he is in my opinion the greatest commentator of all time hands down."
[10.0] "Although he's no longer as sharp as he once was on commentary and most likely never will be again, he's a great asset to have on any commentary table and during his prime made any great moment a thousand times better."
[6.0] "It seems like since joining AEW Jim Ross has been intentionally doing everything in his power to piss away all the good will he's gotten in the wrestling industry over the last four decades. Ross was the voice of my childhood, making incredible moments in pro wrestling that much better. Arguably the best play-by-play guy in the history of wrestling (pre-AEW). But now he's just this jaded, bitter old man who doesn't even like the product he's calling. (and if you don't think he's jaded or bitter, try listening to his podcast for ten minutes) On every pay-per-view and TV episode of AEW since its inception, three and a half fucking years now, JR has found at least one opportunity to say some sideways shit about the in-ring product, usually questioning a wrestler's decision-making process and making them look foolish, which is the opposite of what a commentator is supposed to do. If not that or some passive-aggressive remark to Excalibur (who actually enjoys his life), then it's the constant borderline (sometimes blatant) racism and misogyny that embarrasses everyone and turns off potential fans. Dude's still calling heel women jezebels here in the ass-end of 2022. Thing is, he's still just an old redneck who grew up in the 50's in Bumfuck, Oklahoma and genuinely doesn't think what he says is ever offensive, that it's just people being soft and always (always) (ALWAYS) taking everything out of context. In other words, the wrestling world has passed him by and we're far past the point where he's damaging an otherwise mostly great wrestling company. Another side-effect of all this (although this might also just be because he's getting old) is that his commentary just isn't that *good* anymore. He constantly makes mistakes or stumbles over his words, and he doesn't seem to have that Good Ol' JR spark anymore. Whether that's due to apathy or old age, or some combination, that's anyone's guess. Either way I wish he'd just retire already, for his own sake."
[10.0] "Over 40 Years in the business and while not as sharp as he once was still can elevate moments on commentary. He will be remembered as the greatest commentator of all time."
[8.0] "Jim Ross is one of the best commentators of all time. His reactions are legendary and his voice just gives fire to the match. Recently though, I kinda hate him at AEW, he makes way too many mistakes and many times don't even know names of the wrestler whose matches he is calling so an 8."
[10.0] "He is undoubtably the greatest commentator of all time. The passion, emotion, his voice, so iconic. Obviously he is not 1999 JR but still as of today he is a pretty good commentator. He has his botches here and there, but who does not? A legend of wrestling."
[9.0] "A commentator who devoted himself to commenting and to this day he is working on wrestling content and his contribution to the Play-by-Play style of Commenting is difficult to overestimate. The man is the voice of millions of matches and how much I watch him, he always pleased me and I saw in him an individual personality and an original commentator. It is a pity that his health deteriorated early, and now he is not as good as before, but still his love for business awakens only positive emotions."
[4.0] "I am not a big fan of most his run in the WWF and AEW and utter trash in NJPW. He is good but not fantastic, the worst on the AEW team and if I ran AEW I would not give him another contract. I listened listened to his Chi-Town Rumble commentary and I really disliked it. He has only gotten worse over the years and now makes constant makes, he may have been useful on getting eyes on AEW for the first few months, but after that he draws nothing and mainly subtracts due to his legend status."
[4.0] "JR is a bad announcer at the moment, and even in his 'prime' he was vastly overrated. Yes, he would hype matches up with his "BY GAWD" calls and such, but the way he would so desperately exclaim his catchphrases with his trademarked 'excited' delivery was really off-putting at times, as if he was artificially trying to make the match better by getting LOUD and over-exaggerating the events he just witnessed. He was also often far too in love with providing very random analogies which never added anything to the match in front of him, instead seeming to just be a way for him to try show off some minimal intelligence by simply comparing the match or a move/action to anything else he could think of, no matter the topic. When he was simply calling the action and walking the fans through the match stories, he was always good, but his attempts at producing extra excitement often felt overkill. Now, those negatives I had were of JR during his prime, but I still considered him a pretty good commentator compared to most others, since his worst moments, despite being bad, weren't consistent enough to be a major issue. It's been his work in recent years which has now lowered him to a 4/10 in my eyes. And yeah, he's 70 years old now, but if he's still doing that job then I'm gonna criticise him when he does it poorly. Firstly, with NJPW and AEW he was/is clearly just collecting a cheque. He often never bothered to learn which wrestlers were which, he didn't know what the ongoing stories were, and he actively criticised the matches with his passive aggressive and overly critical comments (which, even if they were valid criticisms, he still shouldn't have done because his JOB is to enhance the viewing experience for the viewer, not make them think "oh what I'm watching doesn't make sense, thanks JR! "). JR these days also constantly trips over his words or mis-times his delivery, and he'll also just forget key details or sometimes go down random rabbit holes instead of trying to simply commentate normally. He has maybe only 1/10th the enthusiasm he used to have, and you can sense that he doesn't really respect the sort of wrestling that AEW offers. That being said, the guy still lovessssss to get himself on camera for a hype video or documentary, where he'll often try to sound quite profound and poetic with his observations and opinions, as if he thinks what he's saying is really interesting and that the way he speaks is really engaging. He just comes off as pompous, and I could imagine he acts that way because he thinks his history in the wrestling business makes him an authority on it. He's another AEW signee only around based on name value alone. I still respect his mostly good efforts back in the day, but he doesn't add much now. He detracts from the product almost every time he speaks, and he should really hang it up before he tarnishes his legacy even further."
[2.0] "I'm 22, I didn't listen to him when he was on his prime. His current work is appalling. He seems disinterested, is constantly talking shit about the matches instead of adding anything of value to them and of course the worset thing are the misogynistic and sometimes borderline racist comments when japanese wrestlers like Shida or Takeshita are in the ring. He actively makes the product worse and I look forward to the day he sods off from AEW. Beyond awful."
[10.0] "An absolute icon of Wrestling commentary, from his over excited reactions, to often sounding genuinely worried about a wrestlers well being after a gnarly bump. Sure he's slowed down a bit with his commentary at AEW but he is still good ol reliable JR."
[6.0] "Once upon a time Jim Ross might've been a contender for the best English commentator in the world. He had good chemistry alongside Lawler during the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression era. He would always overexaggerate things far too much but generally he was good. His downfall over the last numbers of years has been painful to watch. His NJPW commentary was terrible and he didn't even care enough to learn to names of the wrestlers. His AEW work has been mostly dreadful. He's constantly making mistakes and sometimes he just speaks gibberish. He makes analogies and comparisons that make no sense whatsoever to point where you have no idea what he's referring to. He goes down random 'rabbit holes' like another user below said. JR still has some valid criticisms of modern wrestling and I respect him for sticking to his guns on them, but this is also a detriment. You could tell he doesn't enjoy AEW's style of wrestling and that would be perfectly fine if he wasn't the one calling it. I think a commentator should hook you into a wrestling match's atmosphere and not take you out of it and JR does much of the latter."
[10.0] "The best Wrestling play by play commentator in history in my opinion. He is good at everything and despite his age he continues to give us vibes of good Wrestling such as AEW."
[10.0] "The greatest Play by Play commentator in Pro Wrestling history. He's called so many iconic matches and moments throughout wwe and Pro Wrestling history."
[6.0] "I really don't know where all this love for Jim Ross's Commentator comes from. For me, the last time I saw him, even at a good level, was since the '90s in the WWE otherwise, and after he was almost released in 2013, listening to his Commentator became very boring, and I don't blame him frankly, at this age and illness. but as you know he does not have to be on this place at all!"
[10.0] "He was really the voice of the WWE in the Attitude Era. The emotion he put in during his commentary made the matches and moments much better and the way he would tell the stories on commentary were amazing. His pairing with Lawler was great and made the shows more enjoyable. I agree that he isn't the same anymore and his commentary has been bad in AEW but it's stupid to judge him based on his last 3 years when he has been doing it for decades."
[10.0] "Without a doubt JR is the greatest play-by-play commentator bar none. Largely underappreciated by the WWE and Vince McMahon, but beloved by the fans and in his prime made big moments feel that much more special. Not quite as great today in AEW still clearly has a passion for the business."
[5.0] "I cant talk about his WWE run couse i sawit on my first lenguage but his AEW demostrated he has massive dinosaur behaviour like when he treated Sony Kiss as a she. IMO the weakest part of the 3 Dynamite comentators team"
[8.0] "Jim Ross is basically the wrestling equivalent to Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde: for the amazing calls he had in NWA/WCW, as well as his iconic work in the WWF as lead commentator and respected backstage worker, you have his pretty ugly work in NJPW where he stank on the whole promotion by clearly half-assing everything and not even bothering to remember the names of the wrestlers. Even in AEW where he shows signs of passion and of his old self, he just feels like he's going through the motions most of the time. Can't blame him considering he's been in the business for far longer than many: burnout is a real thing, especially when you have emotional baggage: but it doesn't excuse his objective quality of his calls. He trails off at times and doesn't seem to connect with a lot of the material presented to him."
[10.0] "JR is the voice of American wrestling. Awesome commentator who is a true master of his craft. Sure, his current AEW work shows that he's slowed down, but even a JR who's lost a few steps is still better at commentary than most people's A-game."
[10.0] "The single greatest play-by-play commentator to grace this wonderful sport. His calls will live forever for perfectly matching the moment, and his ability to find talent is just as strong. The man's been through so much and yet he's still just as special today as he was the first time I heard his voice."
[10.0] "One of the most recognizable voices in wrestling history. He was calling the greatest matches during WWF-WWE best years. Even though he suffered some health issues and his face is partially paralysed, he still manages to do what he does best and he does it like that for years. The recent years of his career are not the most successful from wrestling fan point of view, but come on... he's almost 70. He did hell of a job throughout the years. Eveything has to come to an end someday."
[10.0] "He may not be nearly as good as he once was, but in his prime, he was one of the best ever. Few could evoke emotion in the booth the way he could. An absolute legend of the business."
[8.0] "Such is the legend of Jim Ross that I cannot rate him any lower than I have done. He is, for my generation, the undisputed voice of pro wrestling. But his work in AEW is a disservice to his legacy, so much so that his poor run as one of the more lesser-performing commentators in network wrestling must be reflected in his score. His professionalism has given way to uncharacteristic breaks in kayfabe, and all too often he shirks his responsibility of putting over wrestlers in favour of seemingly mocking the product he is employed to call. The first two acts of the career of the man under the black hat are iconic and I remain grateful for and in awe of his catalogue of work, but after a certain point you have to question whether the value of his voice alone is still resulting in a net positive, in the face of the detriment to the product his words are causing, and whether it wouldn't be better to hang up the Stetson."
[9.0] "Good old JR. I never quite understood how he managed to make words considering how little he moved his mouth. His voice is a part of wrestling for me and he always did pretty good at building hype, but I distinctly remember not being a fan of some of the times he got more involved with the storylines."
[10.0] "Jim Ross commentated wrestling during my childhood. His voice is just embedded inside my head together with Iconic moments and matches he's commentated. He does seem out of place in AEW but that doesn't really affect my score for him."
[7.0] "Good'ol JR! JR is one of the best commentators I've had the pleasure of listening to while I watched WWE matches as a child. He was always great, and he seems genuinely one of nicest guys ever. (I take back what I say LOL)"
[6.0] "A great announcer during the Attitude Era, but a very mediocre one outside of that. Over the past 10+ years, he seems checked out, and going through the motions. For as many great calls as he has made, sadly he has made 10x as many awful ones by this point. Mid South and early NWA he was adequate, but certainly had not reached the level of '97."
[10.0] "Für mich einer der besten Kommentator die es im Wrestling jemals gab. Leider durch seine Krankheit im Gesicht gezeichnet aber trotzdem versteht man ihn sehr gut. Sein Podcast ist auch richtig stark und er hat auch eine richtig gute Blogseite. Kommentierte immer sehr emotional vor allem wenn sein Freund Steve Austin gewann wurde er besonders laut. J. R. hinterlässt in der WWE als Kommentator eine Lücke die man nicht schließen kann. Edit 28. 04. 2019 Bedanke mich nun für Jims Zeit bei der WWE. 26 Jahre sind sehr lang und Jim hat da viel erlebt auch Storyline Entlassungen, schlechte Matches und so weiter. Immer noch ein Top Kommentator. Edit 06. 09. 2020 Finde ihn bei AEW als Kommentar auch richtig stark."
"Although it pains me a little bit, seeing as Jim Ross was and is one of my favourite commentators ever and responsible for so many awesome moments in the WWF Attitude era and even further back when he started in the WCW/NWA, making Ric Flair matches so incredibly exciting to watch. But all of that fire, all of that passion seems to have vanished over years and years of becoming jaded in WWE and simply becoming old and no longer understanding modern pro wrestling. There are still a lot of instances where he is AEW's voice of reason and is able to contribute a lot to the story in the ring, but it usually requires at least one performer in the ring that Ross either likes or at least " gets" . In many other situations during the weekly broadcasts he appears old, out of touch or even blatantly dismissing of the wrestlers' performance. While his partner Tony Schiavone has the same issues, Schiavone at least keeps himself in the background, while Ross usually takes the reigns of the commentary direction away from anyone else. Undoubtedly, he is one of the legendary commentators in the business. But it is also time for him to not only mention his self-awareness of his age, but also to act on it. // Update: Removing my rating because of his disrespectful and in some instances downright sexist commentary the last few weeks. I do not enjoy hearing Jim Ross anymore, AEW."
[5.0] "I never got the praise he got, he had some catchphrases, some good expressions, but that's about it. I would rate him 7/8 in WWE, but the work he is doing in AEW is so awful, he makes me want to listen to Michael Cole."
[8.0] "He used to be very good, bringing some sort of big time sports commentary to pro-wrestling. I personally prefer Gordon Solie but when Jim Ross was firing on all cylinders he was really really good. But then his motivation went south already when he was working for WWE and has been going steadily south. His NJPW stint was truly unprofessional and the sooner AEW tells him to deliver the goods or go back home the better. Jim Ross has been a great addition to pro-wrestling, has been part of countless memorable moments (Mick Foley vs The Undertaker to say but one) but his time is clearly over. To quote Jim Cornette "Of course Frank Sinatra is a legend, but how many records did he sell last year? "."
[5.0] "he was a great commentator until he left wwe. for the first time. Remember his commentary for Mae Young classic it was awfully bad. Now Jim Ross is done. His commentary is getting worse and worse every show."
[6.0] "Bester Kommentator, den das Wrestling-Business jemals gesehen hat. Er besitzt nicht umsonst so einen Legenden-Status. UPDATE: Muss jetzt leider abwerten. Auch wenn er eine absolute Legende ist, sollte er dem Kommentieren den Rücken zuwenden. Sehr monoton und einschläfernd, bringt momentan mehr Commentary-Botches als Josh Mathews und die Atmosphäre von früher ist auch nicht mehr da. UPDATE 2: Uff, bitte hör' auf."
[9.0] "Perhaps the best ever. His voice is certainly tattooed to my mind. It's good hearing him again in AEW & he was taken off WWE WAY too early. Ross & Lawler is my favorite duo & they worked well with one another."
[10.0] "Bah Gawd, Jim Ross is one of the greatest commentators in wrestling! His work has always been great, but he probably did his best stuff during the Attitude Era in the WWF. The raw emotion in his voice as he commented on the action is something that most commentators today can't match. Good God Almighty, this man deserves a 10!"
[10.0] "Excellent ringside announcer. He was always entertaining the fans on Monday Night Raw. He was the babyface and Jerry Lawler was a the heel. Best ringside announcing team. He would say "Stone Cold! Stone Cold". His voice was recognizable. As a wrestler he was horrible but his 10 rating is for his announcing. I miss this guy. Excellent announcer."
[9.0] "Jim Ross was one of the best announcers of all time, and whether or not you consider him the best comes down to personal preference. But time has not been kind to Jim's ability, and it has been a good few years since Jim should have called it quits."
[10.0] "Schlicht und ergreifend DIE Stimme des Wrestlings und Kommentatoren-Legende. Kein anderer Kommentator hat je vor oder nach ihm so ein Big-Match-Feeling entstehen lassen, wie JR. Viele Matches sind durch seinen Kommentar noch ein wenig besser geworden bzw. geadelt worden. Unzählige geschichtsträchtige Situationen und Matches sind mir mit seinen Worten in Erinnerung. Er hat der WWE im verbalen Sektor Epik, Dramatik und Leidenschaft verliehen. Am genialsten sicherlich im Zusammenspiel mit dem King. Stimmfarbe, Emotionen (oft sorgfältig zum Höhepunkt/Finish hin gesteigert), Leidenschaft fürs Wreslting, Sachverstand, Eloquenz, die Fähigkeit spontan die richtigen Worte zu finden und sein Sinn für die großen Momente sind nur einige seiner vielen Stärken."
[7.0] "He is one of the best if not the best commentators in wwe history. He is an icon during the attitude era and ruthless aggressive era for sure. His passion and skills were tremendous without a doubt. He added more story and emotion into matches I agree. However, I give him 7 because of his downfall in the last few years. I don't blame him for his wife's death but since then he become very annoying. He is more of a WWE guy and tends to defend this company no matter how awful its booking is. Furthermore, his performance at NJPW shows in the US was awful and soulless. He didn't know shit about their wrestlers. So yeah, he is a legend but I still have to deduce some points for some obvious reasons."
[4.0] "Wäre er nur in der WWE/WCW gewesen hätte er 8 Punkte bekommen, Aber bei New Japan als Englischer Kommentator komplett schlecht! Besonders bei denn G1 USA Specials! Wo er in jedem Match einen Wrestler mit einem anderen vertauscht hat, wenn man denn kleinen Luchador nicht mit dem großen Blonden Power Wrestler auseinander halten kann, sollte man in den Ruhestand gehen"
[10.0] "It's funny, at time of writing, Jim Ross is down as the 27th best wrestler of all time according to CageMatch; on par with Edge. With that being said, he has probably had the most influence of anyone not named Vince McMahon over major wrestling matches, and made even the worst ideas work just with his commentary alone."
[10.0] "Greatest play-by-play commentator ever. Not just for when he got hyped. The way he got indignant when heels attacked the babyfaces made the babyfaces more sympathetic and the heels extra devious."
[10.0] "Da braucht man nicht lang diskutieren - Jim Ross war der beste Kommentator in der WWE. Seine einzigartige Stimme und Kommentare drücken ihn aus. Einige Momente hat er wirklich sensationell kommentiert. Lawler und Ross - legendäres Team am Pult. Zack, 10 Punkte."
[10.0] "The greatest wrestling commentator of ALL TIME! He could even be one of the greatest commentators in all of sports history! JR is just great and there will never be anyone like him ever again!"
[10.0] "Kurz und knapp der beste Kommentator der WWE Geschichte. Einzigartige Stimme, einzigartiges, impactvolles und stimmungsvolles Commentary. Eine Legende. Good God almighty."
[10.0] "A competent commentator who is respected by everyone in the business, beause he has the right eye for talent. His markout moment are legendary every '90's-early '00's kid needs to love him. He is the guy behind the desk, doesn't matter in which company. BTW: His podcast is the best wrestling podcast that exists."
[10.0] "Eine Legende unter den Kommentatoren. Er hat mit seinem Beitrag unzählige Momente unvergesslich gemacht oder sie zumindestens perfektioniert. Selbst die langweiligsten Matches hat er aufgewertet. Er konnte einfach Müll in Gold umwandeln. Es wird wohl schwierig sein für alle WWE-Nachfolger, diesen Mann zu toppen."
[10.0] "Jim Ross ist einfach der beste WWE Kommentator aller zeiten! Er hatte so viele Großartige Momente der WWE Geschichte kommentiert wie zb. Mankinds sturz vom Käfig oder Austins Turn bei Wrestlemania. Immer wenn ich an diese Momente denke, denke ich an Jim Ross! Außerdem finde ich Jim Ross wirklich sympatisch."
[10.0] "Jim Ross ist und bleibt die Stimme der WWE und daran wird sich auch nicht ändern. Ein Mann den ich extrem mochte und auch von seiner Art her super fand. Und er ist so ziemlich der einzige Kommentator der WWE der wirklich immer Neutral war."
[10.0] "Bester Kommentator aller Zeiten. Ich finde er kann auch schach für Millionen zu einem ereignis wie ein WM-Finale machen. Schade das vince ihn immer wieder los werden wollte. Ich hätte ihn gerne heute noch anstatt Cole."
[10.0] "It's hard to get wrestling fans to agree unanimously on ANYTHING, but if there's one thing we all agree, it was that Jim Ross was the greatest play by play announcer of his generation, and possibly the greatest of all time. He always called the action with passion, insight, and occasionally humor, and was entertaining every time. Even though, for some reason I'll never figure out, the WWE insisted in placing him in embarrassing storylines, requiring him to get in the ring, and even openly mocking the Bell's palsy that almost ended his career, he stayed loyal to them for the better part of 20 years. That is a loyalty and commitment to the sport you love and the company you work for that you probably won't find anywhere else in the wrestling world. Now that JR's no longer actively involved in the corporate politics of WWE, he's giving insight into wrestling through his podcast, a longtime insider's view from the outside. I miss his commentary. I miss him. He said we haven't seen the last of him in a big time wrestling project. I certainly hope that's true."
[6.0] "Keine Ahnung. Versteh den Hype nicht so ganz. Ganz stinknormaler Kommentator. Zu diskutieren welcher Kommentator besser ist, ist ohnehin Blödsinn. Was macht ihn besser wie einen anderen Kommentator? Hat in seinen Rollen die er in den Fehden hatte gelegentlich überzeugt."
[2.0] "Ich finde JR ziemlich langweilig und seine Rollen kann er meiner Meinung nach auch nicht gut spielen. Meiner Meinung nach einer der schlechtesten WWE Komentatoren."
[10.0] "For me Jim Ross is not only the voice of the, he is the voice of wrestling. Jim Ross made so many moments even more spectacular through the emotion he conveyed... something that is noticeably missing from the current product."
[10.0] "@Fabi89: Die "boyhood dream" line war von Vince, nicht von JR. Zur Bewertung: Die wichtigsten Punkte wurden bereits genannt, sein Wrestling-Sachverstand, seine Stimme, seine Begabung besonderen Momenten diesen letzten "epischen" Touch zu verleihen machen ihn zum besten und wichtigsten WWE-Kommentator aller Zeiten. Beim ebenfalls bereits genannten 3-Way Match bei Wrestlemania XX liefert er die beste Kommentatorenleistung ab, die ich jemals gesehen hab. Mehr Emotion geht nicht!"
[10.0] "Für mich unter den Wrestling-Kommentatoren, was Howard Finkel unter den Ringsprechern ist. Ein Gott in seinem kleinen Reich. Seine Stimme, sein Fachwissen und die Emotionen, die er transportieren kann, lassen ihn absolut unvergesslich werden. Bei so vielen großen Momenten macht seine Stimme im Hintergrund das Geschehen noch epischer. Ich würde ihn jederzeit Vollzeit zurück holen, wenn ich könnte."
[9.0] "Lebt sehr von Stimme, Emotionen und Authentizität. Hat den Sport geprägt wie wohl kein anderer Kommentator, aber für die Höchstnote haben mich seine ständigen Phrasen irgendwann zu sehr genervt."
[10.0] "Der Kerl ist einfach der beste Kommentator, den es gibt. Wie er epische Momente rüberbrachte, das wird es kein zweites Mal geben, zudem auch fachlich oberes Nivau."
[10.0] "Was soll man noch groß über ihn sagen. Er ist einfach der beste der jemals am Kommentatorentisch der WWE platzgenommen hat. GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY! GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY! THAT KILLED HIM! AS GOD AS MY WITNESS, HE IS BROKEN IN HALF. Einfach nur eine Legende."
[10.0] "Der Beste Kommentator den die WWE zu bieten hat. Eine legende an der Seite von Jerry Lawler. Mitreißende Kommentare und immer einen passenden Spruch auf lager, das ist es was Jim Ross auszeichnet, daher 10 Punkte"
[10.0] "Er ist der beste Kommentator den die WWE seit ihrer Entstehung hat und sein Markenzeichen die rote Mappe und der Hut und sein Sauce ist die beste der Welt"
[10.0] "Der beste WWE-Kommentator aller Zeiten. Weder langweilig, noch hektisch. Ruhig und Sachlich. Genau so soll es sein. Mit Lawler ein nahezu perfektes Team. Allerdings sollte der Unfug gelassen werden, einen Menschen, der leider eine Gesichtslähmung hat, in den Ring zu steigen. Außerdemhat er zu viel unnötige Körpermasse. Da ist es besser, wenn er nur Kochbücher herausbringt."
[10.0] "Jim Ross ist der beste WWE Kommentator aller Zeiten! Er kommt zwar meiner Meinung nach nicht an Joey Styles ran, ist aber trotzdem einfach "Good ol' J. R. ""
[10.0] "Bester Mann am WWE Pult, der genau das richtige Gespür für die sprachliche Begleitung einer Wrestlingshow an den Tag legt. Hat zahlreiche besondere Momente erst zu dem gemacht, als was sie heute erinnert werden. Man denke nur an Foleys Sturz vom Hell in a Cell Käfig oder Shawn Michaels "boyhood dream"."
"Meiner Meinung nach ist Jim Ross der beste Kommentator überhaupt. Er besitzt das nötige Fachwissen, kann auch die Moves richtig benennen und, das gefällt mir am meisten bei ihm, konzentriert sich auf die Matches anstatt sich mit einem anderen Kommentator über irgendetwas total unwichtiges zu streiten."
[10.0] "Auch wenn er manchmal nicht gut zu verstehen ist, was sicherlich von seiner Gesichtslähmung stammt, ist er einer der besten seines Fach, wenn nicht der beste. Er besitzt viel Sachverstand und weis stets genau was zutun und zusagen ist."
[10.0] "Für mich der Vorzeige Kommentator! Eine Pflicht bei jeden WrestleMania da schon alleine sein Kommentieren verdammt episch ist! Jim Ross glänzte immer durch Fachwissen und war stets Professionel. Zurzeit baut er ein bisschen ab, aber das fälllt finde ich nicht besonders zur Last."
[10.0] "Eine Wahnsinnstimme, lässt Wrestling seriös, ernsthaft und sehr bedeutungschwer wirken. Dazu Sätze wie etwa "a man with only one leg cannot be WWE Champion, no offense to John Cena or any one legged man". Der Beste Kommentator im Wrestling."
[10.0] "Für mich der beste Kommentator der letzten 20 Jahre. Und er hat es einfach immer noch drauf! Wenn man ihn bei der Old Shool Ausgabe sieht und hört, das ist einfach ein Genuss. Wie er und LAwler Cole einfach ignorieren. Göttlich! Und auch als Agent ist er sicherlich viel wehrt."
[10.0] "Neben Heenan der beste Color-Kommentator aller Zeiten. Hat Ross sich erstmal in Rage geredet, ist es einfach ein Genuss ihm zuzuhören. Siehe Wrestlemania XX (Main Event): Schade, dass er als Kommentator nicht mehr zu hören sein wird, aber ich bin mir sicher, dass er als Talentsucher auch ein Talent ist :)"
[10.0] "Kommentatoren beim Wrestling sind ein bisschen wie die Musik in Filmen. Ohne sie geht es nicht, wenn sie schlecht oder unpassend ist, stört sie das Filmerlebnis. Gute Filmmusik unterstützt was man zu sehen bekommt und steigert das Filmerlebnis. - Jim Ross hat es geschafft mit seiner Art zu kommentieren und seinen Emotionen jedes Wrestlingmatch aufzuwerten. Sein "Oh my god! " hat sich bei mir ins Gehör eingebrannt. The best of all time."
[6.0] "Ich versteh nicht warum Ross als einer der besten Kommentatoren angesehen wird. Er benennt moves fast schon generell falsch. Und ich bin auch kein Fan seines Südstaaten-Akzents. Mich nervt es mehr Ross zu zuhören als, dass ich es gut finde. Aber ich will ihn hier auch nicht ganz niederreden, denn einwas konnte er immer perfekt: Die Emotionen der Situationen, die stattfanden authentisch rüberzubringen. Wenn jemandem ein Rohr über den Kopf gezogen wurde war Ross völlig außer sich. Wenn etwas trauriges stattfand sank seine Stimme so, dass die Situation wirklich vollkommen ernst rüberkam. Und als er mit Tazz zusammen Smackdown kommentiert hat, war das eines der besten Moderatoren-Teams ever. Natürlich war das beste Team Ross und King, keine Frage. 6 Punkte für die Emotionalität, 4 Punkte Abzug für die oben genannten Sachen."
[10.0] "JR ist und bleibt der beste Kommentator im Wrestling-Business, was er auch bei der "Old-School"-Ausgabe von RAW vor kurzem wieder unter Beweis gestellt hat. Während andere Kommentatoren teilweise vollkommen emotionslos kommentieren oder einfach nur nerven (Michael Cole), weiß JR genau, wann man seine Stimme anheben muss und wann man auch eher ruhig bleiben kann. Die WWE täte gut daran, ihn wieder - wenn auch nur ab und zu - am Pult einzusetzen. Volle Punktzahl!"
[10.0] "Kapitel 1 in jedem Kommentatorenlehrbuch: Jim Ross! Smarter Witz und eine wohltuende Abgeklärtheit lassen JR auf ewig das Mass aller Dinge der Play-by-Play Gilde bleiben."
[10.0] "Was hab ich mich gefreut J. R. in der Oldschool Raw ausgabe wiederzusehen. Schade das er nicht mehr am Kommentatorentisch ist. Eine Legende und der BESTE."
[10.0] "Jim Ross ist die eine, die einzige, die wahre Stimme der WWE... Wie Edge es so treffend ausgedrückt hat "I'd rather listen to a recording of JR than to Michael Cole live! " JR ist der beste Kommentator, den die WWE je hatte, wobei Tazz dicht folgt. Seine Aufnahme in die HoF ist mehr als gerechtfertigt."
[10.0] "Es ist unglaublich schade, dass JR nicht mehr kommentieren wird. Er ist für mich die Ikone der Ringkommentatoren und sollte ein Vorbild für jeden sein, der denselben Weg einschlagen will. Immer loyal und verlässlich und am Pult kaum zu ersetzen."
[10.0] "The greatest announcer of all times! Keine Frage, Jim Ross ist DER Wrestling-Kommentator. Emotional, mit dem nötigen Fachwissen ausgestattet und zu jeder Zeit den richtigen Kommentar. Mr. BBQ-Man (wie ihn Santina mal so schön bezeichnete) wird auf ewig eine Legende am Mikrofon und in diesem Sport sein."
[3.0] "Furchtbar. Er hat Ahnung vom Wrestling, ja; aber als Kommentator ist er imo unterste Kanone. Ich höre seinem Genuschel einfach nicht gerne zu, ich finde ichn nicht unterhaltsam und kann sein ganzes Auftreten nicht wirklich leiden. Tony Shiavone, Jerry Lawler, Jesse Ventura, Bobby Heenan, Vince MacMahon... ja selbst Randy Savage habe ich lieber zugehört. Aber jedem das seine! :)"
[10.0] "Einfach der beste. Besser als Monsoon, besser als Heenan, besser als VKM, Heyman, Ventura und alle neumodischen. Der klassiker unter den Kommentatoren und die stimme der Attitude Ära. Denke mit Jim Ross verbindet man einfach die besten und spektakulärsten Momente im Main Stream Wrestling bzw. im ganzen Wrestling. Glaube kaum das irgendwelche Japanerfans coole Momente mit seinem einprägsamen Zitat in Verbindung bringen können. Jim Ross ist die heimliche, aber dennoch präsente Stimme des Wrestling."
[10.0] "Ich liebe es, ihm zuzuhören! Wenn er sich in Rage redet, gehts richtig rund! Da wirkt alles, was man sieht, doppelt so gut! Er ist für mich der beste Kommentator ÜBERHAUPT. Hoffentlich zieht die WWE ihr Ding nicht durch, ihn irgendwann komplett zu ersetzen... gute Besserung ihm."
[10.0] "Er ist nicht mein Lieblingsannouncer, aber er ist auf jeden Fall der beste Wrestling-Kommentator der Welt. Und sicher auch einer der besten aller Gezeiten. Punkt."
[10.0] "Verdient in der Hall of Fame. Er schafft es, aus einem guten Match ein großartiges werden zu lassen. Viele große Momente der Wrestlinggeschichte verbindet man automatisch mit seiner Stimme und seinem Kommentar. Hoffentlich kann er noch weitermachen."
[10.0] "JR hat mehr oder weniger meine Jugendzeit kommentiert ;-) Viele, viele Matches und Erinnerungen hängen kausal mit seiner einzigartigen Stimme zusammen. Soviele Spots oder Finisher hängen einfach an seinen Lippen. Einfach der richtige Kemmentator zur besten Zeit."
[0.0] "Hat weder Austrahlung noch eine dominante Stimme, sein Stil als Kommentator ist einfach nicht zu ertragen. Hört sich an wie ein typischer Radiokasper, nur ohne eigenen Stil."
[10.0] "Der beste Wrestling Kommentator Weltweit. Er kennt sich im Gegensatz zu seinen Deutschen Kollegen mit den Wrestlingattacken aus. Ich hoffe wir sehen ihn bald als Kommentator wieder."
[2.0] "Kann ihm nix abgewinnen. Langweilt mich als Kommentator. Weiß nicht wie ich es weiter beschreiben soll. Ich kann ihm zuhören, ja. Aber seine Stimme fesselt mich nicht. Ich kann ihm fachlich nichts vorwerfen, aber seine Art zu kommentieren.... wobei ich positiverweise zugeben muss, er stört mich nicht wenn ich mich auf ein Match konzentrieren will."
[10.0] "Jeder Wrestling Fan über 20 und älter wurde mit dieser Stimme groß. Allein seine Stimme lässt mich immer noch von besseren Wrestling-Zeiten schwärmen."
[5.0] "Ein sehr geradliniger Veteran, der als Saubermann fast nicht wegzudenken ist. Er scheint alle Infos auf Knopfdruck abrufen zu können, ist aber auch ein übler Patriot und leicht verstaubt dazu."
[7.0] "War mal ein exzellenter Kommentator, hat über die Jahre aber wirklich stetig abgebaut und neigt heute zu den ständig gleichen Phrasen (Shelton Benjamin athletischen Hintergrund, die Hand- und Schuhgröße von Big Show usw. ) und Standard-Sprüchen, mit welchem er gut 80% seines Kommentares füllt und streckt."
[5.0] "Ätzender Typ, mit einer Persönlichkeit, die einen in die Mattscheibe schlagen lassen will. Fachwissen und langjährige Erfahrung hin oder her, aber der Mann ist für mich einfach der mieseste Kommentator und Experte, den ich je gehört und gesehen habe."
[9.0] "Nicht merh so gut wie früher in der NWA/WCW oder zu Beginn seiner WWF Zeit trotzdem noch immer der beste Play-by-Play Kommentator im Mainstream Bereich."
[10.0] "Wirkt auf mich stets authentisch und überzeugend mit seinem Wissen, die Splittung von Jr. und dem King, fand ich aber alles andere als schön, da ich sie zusammen sehr gut fand. Hoffe für ihn, das er bezüglich seiner Zukunft die richtige Entscheidung trifft, ich würde ihn auch gerne bei Tna sehen. Bin aber genauso froh, wenn er bei der WWE bleiben würde."
[10.0] "Einer der einzigesn Kommentatoren der WWE der es schafft in einem während einem Match keine Moves falsch zu benennen und überzeugt mit Fachwissen."
[7.0] "Leidenschaft, Wissen und einen gewissen Unterhaltungsgrad möchte ich dem guten JR nicht absprechen. Mitreißen kann mich sein Kommentar allerdings nicht."
[10.0] "Kein Kommentar! ;) Nein also mal im Ernst. Dieser Mann ist einfach der beste Kommentator, den es im Moment gibt. Er schafft es immer wieder ein Match spannend zu machen oder interesante Informationen rüber zu bringen. Für mich der vollkommenste, ja sogar perfekte Kommentator. What a Slubberknocker!"
[10.0] "Die Legende am Kommentartorenpult schlechthin, unglaubliches Wissen über diesen Sport und einfach toll, ihm zuzuhören. Besser gehts nun wirklich nicht."
[9.0] "Legendär! Er hat die großen Momente in vielen Ligen kommentiert und wohl den ein oder anderen Wrestler dadurch over ("Austin wins, Austin wins") gebracht. Aber er muß aufpassen, dass er nicht zu einer Karikatur seiner selbst wird, eben weil er so viele Catchphrases geprägt hat."
[10.0] "Er ist definitiv der beste, aktive Wrestling-Kommentator auf diesem Planeten. Er kann immer rüberbringen, was er soll/will und es hat sich über die Jahre einfach gezeigt, dass er für die WWE nicht ersetzbar ist."
[10.0] "Sehr viel besser als Jerry Lawler und auch IMO kompetenter als der King. Bildete mit Foley für kurze Zeit das perfekteste Kommentatoren-Team schlechthin, aber auch mit Tazz hat er einen guten Kollegen an seiner Seite. Frag mich nur, warum die WWE zeitweise versucht hat ihn aus der WWE zu werfen!"
[10.0] "Die Stimme der WWE. Allein schon die Tatsache, dass die WWE niemanden findet, der Jim Ross Platz einnehmen kann der dabei so ein hohes Niveau beibehält, zeigt wie stark er am Mikrofon ist."
[10.0] "Einer der beiden besten Kommentatoren die WWE hat (auch wenn einer sich nur noch um die Website kümmert), strotz vor Fachwissen und auch historischen Kenntnissen und er bereitet sich PERFEKT auf die Matches und Shows vor. Ein ganz Großer!"
[10.0] "Der Kommentator überhaupt und einer der grössten "Wrestling-Minds" der Geschichte des Pro Wrestlings, so sehe ich dies, seine Blogs sind zwischendurch immer wieder nett, und seine Matchempfehlungen sind immer top, hinzu kommt noch die riesen Symphatie die ich für ihn habe."
[4.0] "Dadurch das er der erste Kommentator war der in die WWE-Hall of Fame gekommen ist muss er ja gut sein. Ich persönlich höre weder hn noch Jerry Lawler gern. Persönlich würde ich ihm eine 5 geben aber da er in der HoF ist kriegt er eine 4. Für mich ist der beste US-Kommentator Joey Styles."
[4.0] "Davon abgesehen, dass ich JR nie wirklich leiden konnte, hat er sich in den letzten Jahren dramatisch verschlechtert. Er hat sicher ein Fachwissen, von dem sich manch einer seiner Kollegen durchaus eine Scheibe abschneiden könnte, doch er wirkt auf mich zu lethargisch."
[8.0] "Ja, er hat seine Aussetzer und vielleicht ist er unterdessen zu alt für den Job, trotzdem bleibt Ross immer noch einer der besten Kommentatoren, die bisher Matches kommentieren durften. Eine Legende seines Fachs welche aber in den letzten Jahren Abnutzungserscheinungen gezeigt hat."
[10.0] "Es gibt niemanden aus dem Wrestlingbusiness, den ich aufgrund seiner menschlichen Persönlichkeit mehr respektiere als Jim Ross und einen solch genialen Kommentator wie ihn, der die Matches und vor allem die Big-Matches mit so viel Feuer und Leidenschaft kommentiert wie er, wird es kein zweites Mal geben. Trust Me."
[8.0] "Fand ihm vor ein paar Jahren etwas besser, aber er ist immer noch der beste Kommentator den die WWE hat. Er kann die Matches gut"Erzählen" und weiß immer, wann der richtige Zeitpunkt ist auch mal lauter und emotionaler zu werden."
[10.0] "Für mich der beste Kommentator und Color-Kommentator denn die WWE je hatte. Seine Emotionen reißen einen bei großen Matches noch mehr mit und daher Bestnote für JR"
[8.0] "Hat sich verdient gemacht, was eine gute Benotung gerechtfertigt. Klar: JR hat nachgelassen, er hält sich aber tapfer, wenn man bedenkt mit welchen Gesichtsproblemen er zu kämpfen hat."
[10.0] "Unzweifelhaft einer der besten am Kommentatorenpult - ich wuerde nur Gorilla Monsoon noch ein Stueckchen weiter nach oben hieven. Nichts desto trotz untrennbar mit dem Wrestling verbunden."
[4.0] "JR ist nur noch ein Schatten seiner selbst. Sicher, für Big Matches ist er immer noch gut, aber sonst klingt er so, als würde ihn nicht mehr interessieren, was im Ring passiert. Im Vergleich zu früher (Attitude) hat JR stark abgebaut."
[10.0] "Wie oft wollte man ihn schon von dem Pult weghaben. Vinnie hat es oft genug versucht aber irgendwie sitzt Ross doch fast jedesmal neben Lawler. In der WCW war er gut aber da gab es damals noch Wrestling. Hat sich dann zu einem guten Sports Entertainment Kommentator entwickelt. Vergessen wir mal seine erzwungene Heel Zeit oder das er im Office manchmal fragwürdige Entscheidungen getroffen hat. Ist eine Legende und solange er lebt wird er sicher Kommentator bleiben."
[10.0] "Genialer Kommentator; zwar sind einige Kommentare etwas markig, aber ich gehe davon aus, dass das die Vorschriften sind, die den WWE-Angestellten gegeben werden (btw auch bei Zapf, Schäfer, etc. ). Hat mehr als nur einen eigenen Stil, ist u. a. durch seinen Dialekt nicht gerade der typische 08/15 Announcer. Alles in allem: 1!"
[10.0] "Ein Gott am Mikrofon. Gute Matches kann er zu sehr guten Matches machen und schlechte Matches kann er mit seinem Kommentar auch erträglich gestalten. Was er wirklich wert ist hat man gesehen als die WWE kurz auf ihn verzichtete."
[10.0] "Unglaublich guter Kommentator! Seine Klasse zeigt sich schon darin das die WWE ihn verschwinden lassen wollte weil er ihnen zu hässlich ist und ihn dann aber sofort zurück holte weil er mit seinem Fachwissen, seiner Liebe zum Busines und seinem guten Draht zu praktisch jedem im Lockerromm einfach unersetzlich ist."
[10.0] "Meiner Meinung nach der mit Abstand beste Kommentator aller Zeiten! Außerdem gibt es nur ganz ganz wenige, die solch eine Leidenschaft für das Business haben wie er! Daher ein überaus verdienter Hall of Famer!"
[10.0] "Ich find ihn echt klasse! So einen guten Kommentator wird es nicht so bald wieder geben. Hat mich echt für ihn gefreut, als er in der Hall of Fame aufgenommen wurde!"
[10.0] "Zusammen mit Lawler der Beste Kommentator. Er bleibt (meistens) objektiv, kann dennoch mit seiner Fachsprache ala "Gouverment Mule" oder "Slobber Knocker" unterhalten!"
[10.0] "Dass die WWE ihn zurückholen musste, obwohl sie ihm zu alt, hässlich und unmodern ist, sagt alles: Keiner kann Good Old JR am Pult das Wasser reichen."
