WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is releasing another book this year.
The AEW commentator has already written four books, which include two cookbooks and two autobiographies. It follows his two autobiographies: Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling (2017) and Under The Black Hat (2020).
Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 Years of Wrestling, 50 Unforgettable Calls is the title of his next publication. It features 50 chapters, each covering one iconic moment from wrestling history, and the accompanying legendary call on commentary.
The book is being published by Penguin Random House Publishing. It will cover moments from the last 50 years of wrestling, including moments from WWE and AEW.
Penguin Random House published a press release about Jim Ross’ new book
Penguin Random House Publishing released a statement, announcing the book. They wrote:
“Experience 50 years of wrestling history through the iconic voice of 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—from the announcer who made them iconic.”
“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, Jim Ross 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 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 the debut of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the rise of John Cena and Dave Bautista as Hollywood A-list stars, and the birth of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). 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.”
“Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 Years of Wrestling, 50 Unforgettable Calls” is released on May 7, 2024. Pre-order the book now.
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