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Jim Ross Biography

Birth Name:James William Ross

Birth Place:Fort Bragg, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2007, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
  • Got his start as a commentator by working on college radio
  • Before moving to wrestling, he worked as a referee for the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Football Conference
  • Is widely recognized for wearing a cowboy hat during WWE events
  • Has worked as the vice president of talent relations for World Wrestling Entertainment
  • In 2005, he won his first ever wrestling match against Heavyweight Champion Triple H
  • Is an avid collector of memorabilia of actor John Wayne