The Rock, John Cena & More Comment On AEW Name’s New Book

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WWE legends Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena and more have commented on AEW commentator Jim Ross’ new book.

As previously mentioned, AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer recently revealed that he is set to release a new book in May 2024.

On April 9, PWInsider shared a press statement that revealed details regarding the new book by Ross. The press release reads:

50 YEARS OF WRESTLING IN 50 UNFORGETTABLE CALLS 

Experience 50 unforgettable years of wrestling history through the iconic voice of legendary announcer Jim Ross. 

For wrestling fans, Jim Ross’ voice is the soundtrack of an era. 

This book is your ringside ticket to wrestling’s most unforgettable moments and eras—through the voice of the man who made them legendary. 

In the last 50 years, professional wrestling has risen up from a collection of regional territories to become a global phenomenon —and Jim Ross has been there for it all. From the grit and glory days of the 1970s with NWA, to the rise of WCW and the heyday of WWF and WWE, to signing on as on-air talent and senior advisor for wrestling’s newest chapter at AEW, JR has long had the best seat in the house. 

Now, in 50 definitive chapters, chronicling 50 iconic calls across 50 unforgettable years, Business Is About to Pick Up! takes you into the ring, and behind the scenes, as only Jim Ross can.  Immerse yourself in five decades of sports entertainment’s most dramatic moments, biggest shocks, and history-making firsts— from watershed collisions like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin versus 

Bret “Hitman” Hart to industry-shaping milestones like birth of All Elite Wrestling, the debut of Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson and this rise of John Cena and Dave Bautista as Hollywood A-list stars. Then debate which moments Jim Ross just had to include . . . and what else should’ve made his list. 

This book is a celebration of pro wrestling’s past, present, and future—narrated by the Voice of Wrestling himself, who was ringside to call it all. 

In the statement, WWE legend and TKO Board of Directors member Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his former rival John Cena commented on the upcoming book. The Rock wrote:

“Jim’s masterful play-by-play commentary has always been driven by his passion, deep wrestling knowledge, and most of all, his ability to make the audience feel the action of the wrestling match.”

Meanwhile, former 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena wrote:

“Through the years, Jim Ross has been not only the voice of some of the greatest stories ever told in sports entertainment, he has identified and helped a great number of successful professionals . . .  I’m extremely grateful for all his guidance through the years.”

WWE Hall of Famer and multi-time world champion Bret Hart also offered a comment in regards to the new book. He wrote:

“To my memory, Jim Ross was the greatest play-by-play wrestling commentator there is, was, and ever will be . . . He brought TV’s greatest wrestling matches to life, and the many unforgettable memories that come involving each superstar on each telecast, taking you there word-by-word, guiding you carefully to the finish for one more wild ride.”

For a modern star who offered perspective, former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega wrote:

“Jim Ross hasn’t just been the narrator guiding us along our journey in pro wrestling—he has become the voice synonymous with wrestling. It’s been the greatest honor to have experienced his work as a fan, and to also have benefitted by working alongside him in AEW.”

One of the stars most influenced by Jim Ross’ career as a broadcaster as well as backstage is WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. He wrote:

“Jim Ross has the ability to turn a good match into a great match, and a great match into the stuff of legend. For an entire generation of wrestling fans, Jim’s immortal calls were part of the soundtrack of their lives, eclipsing wrestling itself to become an indelible part of popular culture.”

Jim Ross also recently re-signed with All Elite Wrestling, which you can read at this link.

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