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Though Ross was offended over the gimmick, he doesn't fault Ferrara himself over the gimmick and Ross & Ferrara have since patched things up over the angle. [33] On February 12, 2017, Ross returned to WCPW for commentary at the iPPV, True Destiny and for WCPW's Loaded tapings that same month. So it’s not like Jim came in with a résumé that would make one think he would be the ideal candidate to run a wrestling company. Ross' second book and further autobiography Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond, co-written with Paul O'Brien, was published in March 2020. Bette and Dot Tattler (portrayed by Sarah Paulson), also known as The Siamese Sisters, are conjoined twins recruited by Elsa to join the freak show. [60] Debating the greatest pro wrestling commentator comes down to two men, Ross and Gordon Solie. [32], On October 8, 2016, Ross, along with Jim Cornette, provided commentary for What Culture Pro Wrestling's (WCPW) first iPPV, Refuse to Lose. He later conspires with a jealous Elsa to kill the twins under the pretense of a separation surgery, so he can obtain their heads, although their plan ultimately fails. [citation needed] Ross was a two-time all-conference football player for the Westville Yellowjackets in 1968–69. [8] During this time, Ross was able to call his very first NWA World Heavyweight Championship match which featured Ric Flair and Ted DiBiase. [51], Ross had an eye operation in 2018 that greatly affected his eyesight in one eye. On September 11, 2013, Ross officially announced his "retirement" from WWE as his contract had expired and was not to be renewed,[25] however it was suspected that he was fired due to his actions at the roster announcement. Maggie Esmerelda (portrayed by Emma Roberts) is a con artist working with Stanley. For her performance, Bates was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Following Jerry Lawler's heart attack on September 10, 2012, Ross returned to Raw to work as an interim commentator while Lawler recovered. [15][16], On September 23, 2008 episode of ECW on Syfy, Ross made an appearance on the ECW brand filling in for a sick Todd Grisham alongside Matt Striker.[17]. After being yelled at by the twins, Maggie decides to tell Desiree the truth and the two women head to the Museum of Morbid Curiosities to confront Stanley, where she faints upon discovering Jimmy's severed claw hands. After Bill Watts' purchase of NWA Tri-State in 1982 and the subsequent re-branding to Mid-South Wrestling (MSW), Ross was promoted to the promotion's lead play-by-play position and also became Mid-South Vice President of Marketing. In 1960, it is revealed that she has married a former lover of hers and is the mother of two children. Obituary of John "Gus" Morrison . Bette is the left side and Dot is on the right (from their own perspective). Both twins later turn their affections toward magician Chester Creb until Dandy informs them of his criminal past. Ross also hosts his own weekly podcast, "Grilling JR". In "Test of Strength", he is blackmailed by Stanley to murder one of the freaks so Stanley can sell them to the Museum of Morbid Curiosities. Shortly after the event, it was announced that Ross had signed a two-year deal with the company. [37], On April 3, 2019, it was announced that Ross had signed a three-year deal with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a commentator and senior advisor. [19], On July 25, 2011, the new COO of WWE, Triple H re-hired Ross to a full-time commentating position on Raw. He then murders Ma Petite by breaking her neck. On the post-WrestleMania Raw, Ross joined commentary, only to walk out later in the night after Cole squirted him with barbecue sauce. He can be spotted at every Sooners home game, and when the Sooners play top teams around the country. James William Ross (born January 3, 1952) is an American professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a commentator, analyst, and senior advisor. [citation needed], On April 2, 2017, at WrestleMania 33, Ross returned to WWE, providing commentary for the main event No Holds Barred match between The Undertaker and Roman Reigns. Ross' Bell's palsy proved fodder for ridicule by WWF's competitor, World Championship Wrestling, in late 1999. [4][58] Ross also brought searing passion and a love of the wrestling business to Mid-South Wrestling, WWE and World Championship Wrestling. It is with great sorrow but appreciation for a life well lived that the family of John Angus “Gus” Morrison announces his passing on April 24, 2021, at Shannex Embassy Hall in Quispamsis, NB. Also during this time, Ross served as an Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for the WWF/WWE, a codified extension of his long-time backstage role as a key individual in charge of hiring new talent. Vince McMahon took over his position at pay-per-views starting with SummerSlam 1993. The WWF rehired him in December 1994. In "Edward Mordrake (Part 2)", while Jimmy and Maggie are hiding due to the curfew, they come across Twisty and his captives and they help them escape. She then battled alcohol addiction and was rescued from a drunk tank by Elsa. She later appears as a hallucination to both Jimmy and Dell. [13], On March 31, 2007, Ross was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2007 by Steve Austin. Legends Roundtable.. Autographed Cookbooks Selling Like "Q".. J.R. to OU-Colorado Game.. Despite despising Dell, she saves him from his later suicide attempt and comforts him. [55][56] On March 1, 2013 he appeared on WWE Smackdown to interview his long-time friend Jack Swagger, and Swagger's new advocate, Zeb Colter. During his tenure with WWE, Ross was widely regarded as the voice of the company, particularly during The Attitude Era of the late 1990s and early 2000s. But he certainly didn’t have a track record that he could point to and say look, this is what I did over here.”[62] Bischoff also further reiterated that Ross “worked very closely with Bill Watts, which is one of the biggest train wrecks in the history of professional wrestling. After recovering, Ross helped produce the Raw announcers from backstage, and was brought back for Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII in 2006, then the Raw-brand matches at WrestleMania 22 and Backlash before taking back his play-by-play job on Raw on May 8, 2006, after Styles quit Raw in the storyline, declaring his hatred for "sports entertainment". [44][45] He cites Steve Austin and Jerry Lawler as his closest friends. Following that, Dandy developed a god complex as he reaches an apathy and commits murders, with his maid Dora being the first victim. Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks (p.238), Learn how and when to remove this template message, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, "J.R.'s Blog " Happy New Year Everyone! On April 8, 2009, Ross announced on his WWE Universe blog that with the departure of Tazz from World Wrestling Entertainment, he would assume the role of SmackDown's color analyst, with ECW announcer Todd Grisham moving over to the brand as the play-by-play announcer. In the 1920s and 30s, she was a popular vaudeville star before marrying Dell, who convinced her to seek more upscale venues. [42], As part of storylines, Ross has been regularly targeted by Vince McMahon in rather harsh circumstances throughout his time with WWE: most notably in 2005 when Vince McMahon's character, Mr. McMahon, featured in a series of segments which made fun of Ross' legitimate colon surgery. Unbeknownst to her, the illusion is real, and she dies when her body is severed, while Chester descends into a psychotic episode. [53][citation needed], Ross has also provided his voice for many WWE video games, and is also a playable character in WWE '12, WWF Wrestlemania 2000, WWF No Mercy and many more. Jimmy Darling (portrayed by Evan Peters), also known as Lobster Boy, is the son of Ethel and Dell, though, at first, he is unaware that Dell is his father. 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[54] The foreword for the new autobiography was written by Vince McMahon. Dolcefino then reveals he's dying of cancer, and that night, she learns her German snuff films have been discovered by journalist Hedda Hopper, effectively ruining Elsa's career. The following day Ross posted a blog on his official website saying initially he was not happy with the move and considered quitting the company since he was not told beforehand about the move, but that he would work "to make SmackDown the best program the WWE produces". Ethel Darling. While recovering from his colon surgery, Joey Styles (best known for his commentary work for Extreme Championship Wrestling) called the weekly Raw. She murders Ethel for discovering her plan to kill Bette and Dot, and seriously injures Paul for saying that the entire freak show cast suspects her involvement in Bette and Dot's subsequent disappearance. In "Blood Bath", she is killed by Elsa, sustaining a fatal stab wound to the eye following a major confrontation about Elsa's loyalty to the freaks. According to showrunner Ryan Murphy, every scene Paulson had to shoot took almost twelve hours, compared to a regular scene which Murphy says takes five. In "Show Stoppers", she murders the curator of the Museum of Morbid Curiosities, Lillian Hemmings, and later wraps her head in a gift box and gives it to Stanley, before the other freaks mutilate him. [46] In late 1998, following the death of his mother, Ross took a break from WWE Raw as the effects of his grief reportedly aggravated his palsy;[47] Michael Cole filled in for him. And 2003 respectively an infant by john and ethel ross Conroy ), a wealthy society widow from Beach... On commentary for the murder of the Westwood one podcast network in 2018 as the greatest pro Wrestling commentator all! 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