New Japan signs Jim Ross

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Thought Hogan had schemed his way in somewhere else
 
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LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2016 – AXS TV today confirmed legendary pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross will join AXS TV’s hit series ‘New Japan Pro Wrestling’ (NJPW) to call play-by-play commentary alongside NJPW veteran and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett beginning Friday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. In Ross’ first episode, he and Barnett will call the action for matches from Wrestling Dontaku 2015.

NJPW, which premiered its 52-episode second season on AXS TV Jan. 15, airs Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. This season features episodes highlighting matches from the 2015 New Japan Cup, Invasion Attack, HINOKUNI, Best of the Super Juniors 22, Dominion 7.5, G1 Climax 25 and more throughout the year.

A WWE Hall of Famer, Ross was known as the voice of WWE for nearly two decades, bringing his incomparable broadcasting talent to hundreds of TV and pay-per-view broadcasts for the organization. No stranger to New Japan Pro Wrestling, Oklahoma native Ross also called the first-ever, live English-language broadcast of NJPW with Wrestle Kingdom 9 in 2015.

“I’m excited to join the AXS TV team in presenting the amazing athletes of the New Japan Pro Wrestling brand,” said Ross. “I’m a major fan of NJPW and look forward to joining Josh Barnett to form the best broadcast team in the genre. Business just picked up!”

“It’s a dream to be able to sit next to the legendary Jim Ross and call the incredible wrestling action of New Japan Pro Wrestling,” said Barnett. “I’ve listened to his commentary throughout the years and I’m glad to have someone as distinguished as him to work with in the booth.”

“Jim Ross is unquestionably one of the best announcers in the history of professional wrestling. He is a true legend and we look forward to leveraging his unparalleled experience to continue to make NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING on AXS TV the best wrestling show on television,” said AXS TV FIGHTS CEO Andrew Simon

AXS TV’s NJPW episodes are produced by and acquired from TV ASAHI CORPORATION.
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If JR was on the mic in the E Roman Reigns would be over by now.
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it was unbearable when they tried to make him and Lawler cover for Cena at wm22. "these fans are booing Cena an cheering HHH, dont they know HHH doesnt care" :beli:
 
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Business has literally picked up

AXS is a pretty accessible channel in the US right? I feel like NJPW even with the raid of talent can be a player if they step their promoting up in the US

Damn shame they lost Swag Lord, he would have been a young people's fav.
 
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You sound bothered... :umad:
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Nah

I don't watch NJPW and am bout to stop watching wwe, I could give a fukk, but I don't mind pointing out the foolishness in hiring a guy that's WAYYYYYYYYY past his prime and don't know shyt about your product.
 
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In 2016, Ranallo is probably better that JR. And this is coming from someone that has Ross as clearly the GOAT play by play wrestling announcer.
 
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JR will he alright, just has to familiarize himself with the storylines and talent in NJPW. Took him a while to warm up in WK9

Makabe and Ishii got him out of his shell
 
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