Jim Ross Responds To Rumor Of Return To Wrestling Commentary (Updated)
On the new episode of MSL & SULLIVAN, available right now on MLWradio.com, Mister Saint Laurent revealed that Jim Ross is going to be the new announcer for New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS TV.
"Jim Ross is returning to weekly primetime wrestling," MSL said, while discussing the topic with co-host Kevin Sullivan. "I can officially confirm, and this is an exclusive for MSL & SULLIVAN, that Jim Ross will be the new announcer on the weekly New Japan show on AXS TV.
"[Ross] will call the action with Josh Barnett. They'll be doing the sessions out in L.A. They'll do a few shows over the course of a day or two. I know that Jim is excited and I'm happy that we can tell the fans about this."
Update 9:16 AM ET: Jim Ross addressed the report on his Twitter stating that he does not have a "done deal" with anyone:
Those telling you that I have a new, wrestling gig are jumping the gun as I have NO done deal w/ anyone.
? Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2016
I know nothing about that & it's simply not accurate. @njpw1972 would have nothing to do w/ it anyway. https://t.co/RF34zFjVcg
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2016