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Wrestling Quotes by Jim Ross

61 Wrestling quotes by Jim Ross

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Jim Ross compares wrestlers to musicians, saying they provide the music while announcers write the lyrics. He talks about spotting talent, like Alex Riley, and warns that moving too fast can outpace the audience. He also notes that even a short match can steal the show.

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Matt Hardy's quicker than a hiccup.

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It's a Slobberknocker!

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This crowd is letting Kurt know that he sucks. Just in case he had forgotten.

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Steve Austin will never be employee of the month!

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There are many ways to do something right within the world of pro wrestling.

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I don't have a bad thing to say about Vince McMahon.

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I can never agree with people that say 'Cena's overexposed.'

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I'm still a wrestling fan: That's how I started out, that's how I will end the day.

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For my money, Dan Hodge is the greatest amateur wrestler ever produced in the U.S.A.

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All of the pivotal moments in my adult life are connected to the wrestling business.

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If there was a Mount Rushmore for pro wrestling cities, Chicago and New York would be on there.

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Cena, love him or not, connects with the ticket buying public better than any one in the biz. End of story.

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That may be the ultimate definition of toughness inside the squared circle - having the will to overcome a serious injury to…

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The Heisman Trophy equivalent in collegiate wrestling is named the Dan Hodge Award, which illustrates just how Dan is perceived within that…

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The fans of the U.K. are tremendously supportive of the efforts of the WWE Superstars, which is why every wrestler I know…

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I've been selling things all my life. I sold wrestling for a long time. I sold the talent and sold the matches.

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That's how I look at it, if you're a wrestling fan, either support everybody and their families to make a living or…

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I always say the wrestlers provide the music and the announcers write the lyrics. You have to feel what you're seeing and…

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WrestleMania is a major event and that's an understatement obviously, but it's a major event from the standpoint that many other companies…

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The best incarnation of The Four Horsemen was undoubtedly the unit comprised of Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard,…

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It doesn't matter if you have a six-minute match on 'Superstars,' go out and steal the show. Go have a great, solid…

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I was lucky to have been able to work so closely with Vince McMahon as he was able to see up-close what…

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Sports-entertainment has provided me with many blessings, but nothing was ever more unpredictable and fun than hanging with Ric Flair, Barry Windham,…

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Since I was a young wrestling fan, I've been fascinated by super heavyweights and was always amazed at Yokozuna's amazing grace and…

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Tough wrestlers have never been uncommon. Competing and performing through injuries, enduring crazy travel schedules and wrestling with no offseason just lends…

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My first broadcast partner provided color commentary even though he was totally blind. Leroy McGuirk was a former NCAA Wrestling Champion at…

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I'm a wrestling fan with a phenomenal journey.

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I'm a fan of Lucha Underground and hope they are successful.

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Your not the same jack swagger I used to know

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I can make a valid argument that Bobby Heenan is pro wrestling's great performer.

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Vince McMahon has overachieved his entire life in a big way. I got to know him really well and still have great…

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Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were not giants, they were giants in the ring, they drew money, people loved them and that's…

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Vince was so great at the 'Mr. McMahon' character that some people think he wouldn't want to help people in real life,…

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Is there a better wrestling villain on TV these days than CM Punk? Arguable question but for my sauce, Punk is right…

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Most fans don't realize how challenging it is to broadcast live TV, especially in a hybrid genre such as WWE.

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If there was a Mount Rushmore for pro wrestling cities, Chicago and New York would be on there. After that, it's debatable.

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I had a very humble upbringing, earned everything I got, and learned how challenging it is in the pro wrestling business.

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Jericho uses tried and true, fundamental pro wrestling villain techniques to make him effective. He's a master in ring psychologist.

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John Cena's work ethic is beyond reproach. It's been phenomenal to see what he does and he's made himself a brand.

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Wrestlemania is big, and I'm glad that I got to go on a real interesting 21-year ride on the road to and…

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Two beautiful women crashing and burning for the sake of the Women's Championship!!!

Freebird Michael Hayes was my first broadcast partner who was a pure, 100% antagonist. Hayes and I joined forces during Cowboy Bill Watts' attempt…

My folks, I don't think my mom or my dad ever missed a little league game or a football game.

When you get the rush of live performing, it's hard to give that up.

I do have high expectations for Alex Riley. He seems athletic, articulate and intelligent. Only time will tell how far he goes, but Riley…

To hell with Trish's nose!

I always say the wrestlers provide the music and the announcers write the lyrics. You have to feel what you're seeing and experiencing to…

There have always been extraordinarily tough men in the business of sports-entertainment. My view is that one can't be in the sports-entertainment business successfully…

On a very personal note, my dear friend, the late Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams was a four-time amateur wrestling All-American who also lettered and…

It is a human demolition derby!

I can always get better at what I'm doing because I'm not nearly as good as I think I can be. I'm going to…

Is there a better wrestling villain on TV these days than CM Punk? Arguable question but for my sauce, Punk is right there at…

As God is my witness, he is broken in half!

Are you wrestling faster than the audience can process? The answer to that question is often times yes. If that is true, then you…