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Jim Ross Reveals How Things Went Down When WWE Fired Him

This Friday Jim Ross is making his debut as a full time commentator for NJPW on AXS TV. Ahead of the interview AXS TV put together a revealing interview where JR talks about his WWE departure and more.

The host brings up how WWE announced that Jim Ross had retired in 2013, and Jim Ross goes into the story about how he got fired. He talks about his meeting with Vince McMahon and what Vince said to him during their meeting. He says that Vince didn’t feel good about firing him, but he did what he had to do.

You can hear JR tell the story in the clip above and you can read more details about his AXS TV debut below.

LEGENDARY BROADCASTER JIM ROSS SITS DOWN FOR A REVEALING INTERVIEW ON AXS TV’S ‘THE VOICE VERSUS’ THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 4 AT 8pE/5pP BEFORE HIS ‘NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’ COMMENTARY DEBUT AT 9pE/6pP

LOS ANGELES – March 1, 2016 – An hour before he steps into the announcer booth for AXS TV’s hit pro wrestling series NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING this Friday, March 4, legendary broadcaster Jim Ross sits down with renowned combat sports commentator and journalist “The Voice” Michael Schiavello for an intimate, hour-long interview on THE VOICE VERSUS at 8pE/5pP.

Ross, who made historic calls for nearly 20 years for WWE, shares star-studded stories about his years with the organization including his in-ring confrontations with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Triple H and relationships with Jesse Ventura, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Gorilla Monsoon. Ross also discusses his time with WCW, Eric Bischoff and persevering despite being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy.

During the candid conversation, Ross went into great detail about his unique relationship with WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, including whether McMahon fired him or he retired from WWE in 2013. Video is above.

THE VOICE VERSUS: JIM ROSS was filmed at the 10,300-square-foot Nobu Villa atop the Nobu Hotel tower at Caesar’s Palace, overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. Don’t miss THE VOICE VERSUS: JIM ROSS this Friday, March 4 at 8pE/5pP followed by Ross’ NJPW commentary debut alongside former UFC Heavyweight Champion and NJPW veteran Josh Barnett at 9pE/6pP on AXS TV.

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