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Wed, 03/28/2007 - 14:54 — J.R.

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I just want to say how much your heartfelt messages of congratulations have meant to me this week on being inducting in the 2007 class of the WWE Hall of Fame. I also would be remiss in not thanking the great WWE fans of Chicago for their overwhelming response to the announcement Monday night on Raw. Your standing ovation definitely created a special moment in my career that I will never forget. When one thinks of all the amazing events and matches I have been privileged to be a part of in the past 30+ years, Monday night in Chicago is a moment that will forever be etched in my mind. I had been given prior word that I was going to be inducted, but never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see a video package, which was produced by the WWE’s brilliantly talented Adam Pennucci, that moved me to the level of tears. Then the Chicago faithful went well above the call of duty on my behalf. It was a wonderful moment and I would have given anything, even Sooner season tickets, for my Mom and Dad to have been alive to enjoy the moment. My wife Jan was still emotional when I called her 30 minutes or so after the conclusion of Raw. I expect my HOF speech to be succinct due to time limitations for TV, but I hope I can make it entertaining as we quickly review my career that started out simply as a wrestling fan who was blessed to be able to not just get into the biz but to survive it thru the decades and then eventually be able to earn my “dream job”. Every Wrestlemania to me has been a diverse set of uniquely memorable events for me personally as Wrestlemania is truly the showcase of the immortals of our business and what everyone with a pulse who is in this line of work wants to be a part of in their career. I was in the business about 20 years before I earned the right to be a part of ‘Mania. I almost perceive my induction as the first true, non-athletic fan of the business actually being inducted. (I don’t know if Mean Gene was a fan as a kid or not.) I was never a wrestler, those that have seen me in the ring probably just cringed at that brutal memory, or a manager, that was once considered, an antagonist, that too was thought of once upon a time but I couldn’t pull it off, nor was I ushered into wrestling because of a family connection which is not unusual for any business. I was simply a wrestling fan who would not take “no” for an answer, refused to fail and to survive no matter the challenges that came my way, personally or professionally. The way I look at this weekend’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, WE made it. WE made it together and for that I say from the bottom of my heart, thanks to each and every one of my fellow wrestling fans. Boomer Sooner! J.R.

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Mon, 04/09/2007 - 06:13 — Taylor (not verified)

oops, didnt finish what i was going to say, And god bless and keep WWE, so i can be in it, which i will be one day, and nothing, i mean NOTHING is going to stop me from being in it.. not even being bankrupt!

Mon, 04/09/2007 - 06:12 — Taylor (not verified)

Congratulations J.R! you got what you WELL deserved, and what everybody wanted to watch, you being in HOF! im most glad you got HOF than anybody else, which is you and Jerry the King Lawler of course :D, it wouldt hurt if undertaker would get it too :/ which brings me to my next question, can a WWE sueprstar, who is not yet retired from WWE be in HOF? P.S if it wouldnt be for your's and Jerry's great announcig skill, i wouldnt watch RAW as often as i did the last year! YOU AND JERRY ARE THE BEST ANNOUNCER EVER!! god bless you, and god bless and keep WWE!

Sun, 04/08/2007 - 00:26 — Henry (not verified)

Jim Ross, its been 30 years or so for me in this business of a wrestling fan. I remember from the late Paul Bosch to the newest of WWE talent. Its been a great ride for me. I want to thank you for all the great memories you have given me through out these years. First of all congrats on the WWE Hall of Fame you are well deserved. Secondly i would like to know how Doc is doing these days. Many fans dont know but Doc was the greatest. If i was to pick four men to go to war with me in the steel cage. Doc, the late Road Warrior Hawk, Steve Austin and Goldberg they wouldnt let me down each would hold their own. congrates again and take care

Thu, 04/05/2007 - 22:30 — Brian from Buffalo (not verified)

First of, congratulations on your induction into the hall. I feel confident in speaking for just about everyone when I say it was well deserved. Knowing your avid support of NCAA athletics and your intimate knowledge (as a ref) of the sports themselves that make up the "three major" NCAA sports (as much as I love hockey, the Frozen 4 isn't in the same league as Football, Basketball and Baseball) what do you think of Billy Donovan's decision to stay on at Florida?

Wed, 04/04/2007 - 19:49 — Peter (not verified)

Do you think your "boss" Vince is an ethical person. Please be honest with your answer.

Tue, 04/03/2007 - 03:54 — Brandon (not verified)

Congratulations JR! Well deserved, you truly are one of the best in the business, if not the best. Hope we see you in the WWE for a long time. Cheers!

Tue, 04/03/2007 - 03:49 — Jason Ko (not verified)

(Sorry for the repeated message) To the great Mr. Ross, Allow me to introduce myself briefly before I say thank you and congratulations. I too am a wrestling fan. I started watching wrestling regularly about 7 years ago as a middle school student in Taiwan. I didn’t understand English a lot back than, but I knew that everytime I turn on the television, I can always hear your voice that is full of passion, and moreover it makes me more involved in the storyline although I cannot understand the message fully. In other words, it is your voice that makes me appreciated more about wrestling business. Today, it's one of the happiest thing for me to watch wrestling shows accompanied by your voice. Since I never participated in the era when the Mean Gene was calling the big shots, I consider you as the icon of this business. Your voice is not only the voice of Raw, but the voice of WWE as well. I worship your voice to a degree that I will choose to turn offmy television if your voice is not present in Monday Night Raw. It may sound silly, but I always thought "if there's no Jim Ross at the table, it's not a real wrestling show." When I heard the news that you are being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, I was overjoyed and speechless. For a man like you who, despite not being a wrestler, dedicate everything to the business, it is blessing for the Hall of Fame group to have a people like you. You definately deserved this. On the behalf of the wrestling fans in Taiwan, I thank you, Mr. Jim Ross, more making the WWE shows more entertaining than ever before, and God bless you. Sincerely, Jason Ko A humble fan of yours

Tue, 04/03/2007 - 03:32 — Jason Ko (not verified)

To the great Mr. Ross, Allow me to introduce myself briefly before I say thank you and congratulations. I too am a wrestling fan. I started watching wrestling regularly about 7 years ago as a middle school student in Taiwan. I didn't understand English a lot back than, but I knew that everytime I turn on the television, I can always hear your voice that is full of passion, and moreover it makes me more involved in the storyline although I cannot understand the message fully. In other words, it is your voice that makes me appreciated more about wrestling business.

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 12:22 — $CO77I (not verified)

Simply the best - The wrestling buisness just wouldn't be the same without you. WELL DONE!

Sun, 04/01/2007 - 14:00 — Greg in Halifax NS! (not verified)

Hey JR, I was almost in tears myself as I watched RAW at home, because I can tell how much this business means to you and how passionate you are about it. Congratulations! You well deserve it! Can't wait to hear you call the Cena-Michaels match tonight!!! "BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP!!" Cheers! G

Sun, 04/01/2007 - 09:08 — Steve (not verified)

If anyone deserves this honor, It is you J.R., I'm sure I speak for just about every wrestling fan in the Baltimore Area when I say congrats. Big Guy, You've earned it. Boomer Sooner! Steve, Baltimore, Maryland

Sun, 04/01/2007 - 01:53 — Jameson Meza (not verified)

Your welcome Mr Ross not only have you gventhe viewing wrestling ans a incredible ride though yor career. You also have gven us alog through all f yor triumphs nddificulies trough your years as the lagshp voice for the WWE orginzation. For a restling an for a match to matter in a momentua maner your voice needs to be with the match giing us all of te assion and ove forthe sport. Once again congrutlations into yur introduction into the HOF.

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 23:47 — Rick (not verified)

J.R., I would like to add my congratulations for you getting this incredible honor. I remember listening to you calling matches for the old UWF, back in the mid 80's. I knew I was hearing the words of a truly gifted storyteller. You made the matches come alive, instead of just calling holds and maneuvers(?). And you will be the gold standard for wrestling announcers to aspire to. Again, congratulations. Enjoy the moment, because we, as wrestling fans, enjoy every match you call.

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 21:14 — Stacy (not verified)

Dear J.R., First of all, I would just like to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! I knew your time of recognition would come, and you DEFINATELY deserve it! Thanks for EVERYTHING you do. As a loyal WWE fan, I always look forward to hearing you on Raw. You do so much for the fans and we really appreciate it. I want to give another heartfelt thank you, and once again, CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!! With Much Love, Stacy Byers

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 20:33 — R.C. (not verified)

Jim, My heartfelt congratulations to you on this honor. You are truly deserving. You can convey humor, pathos and a multitude of other emotions sometimes seemingly in the same match. When we mourn the lack of ring psychology from some of the younger hands I take a measure of comfort knowing that you're there to help tell that story. Again, congratulations.

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 19:58 — Donovan (not verified)

No, JR, thank you. Thank you for giving us so much over all these years, from the best commentary on television to signing the wrestlers who made the WWE what it is today during your days as head of talent relations.

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 14:12 — Yogita (not verified)

Thanks for everything J.R, and congratulations, you most definatly deserve it! =]

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 14:11 — Yogita (not verified)

Thanks for everying J.R, and congratulations, you most definatly deserve it! =]

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 14:03 — Hank (not verified)

You deserve it. When you left for your colon surgery in 2005, wrestling wasn't fun to watch anymore. Is is true that the HBK/Cena match is the main event? Because I think the UT/Batista should.

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 13:15 — Rob Walter (not verified)

JR I have been a huge fan of wrestling and I have enjoyed your work in calling matches since I was 5 years old and I just wanna say it was honor to be there in Chicago hearing that you would be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. Thank you and you deserve it just as much as anyone in the wrestling business.

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 10:16 — E.O. (not verified)

Dear JR, Don't kid yourself about not pulling off the antagonist role. If you had been working with someone other than "Razor Ramon" and "Diesel," the "heel turn" in 1996 would have been a great success. As for the 1999 version, yes, that was tough to watch at times, but again, the Steve Williams-Bart Gunn feud was a tough handicap to work with. Even then, I enjoyed your ragging on Terry Taylor when he came out to try and get you to the back, especially the "Red Rooster" jokes. I certainly prefer watching you in your current capacity, but the antagonist work you did was enjoyable. -EO

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 18:35 — Steve (not verified)

Hi JR from the U.K Just want to say congratulations! You more than deserve to be in the HOF. I have watched WWE from the Attitude era (around 10 years) and your commentary has always been a major factor in the huge success of WWE in my opinion. Its perfect you never have an off day. You bring the experience to the fans in a way no one else can, its more than talent that you have my friend. I hope you continue for many many years to come. Its great that stone cold, my favourite wrestler and a great friend of yours is inducting you too. You may not be a wrestler but you have contributed HUGELY to the success of WWE, just as much as any wrestlers, I truely believe that. You are truely a legend in your own life time! I hope you get chance to read this comment during this busy time! Congratulations again! Steve from Dorset, England

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 18:29 — Steve F. (not verified)

To J.R and Wrestling Fans: CONGRATS J.R. YOUR AWSOME AND THE BEST. But I needed to get this out. I would love to tell you what the WWE did to my girlfriend and I at RAW this past Monday the March 26th 2007 from Chicago. This might be a little long but it is worth the read to see how the WWE treats it’s “Fans” I haven’t missed a show in Chicago since I don’t know when. Anyway the past few times we have been sitting Front Row Ringside. Not cheap tickets whatsoever. They were around $400 a piece the last few times. Well, lets cut to the chase here. We were sitting right next to the ramp and directly in front of the stairs going up to the ring. Perfect Seats… Almost the same exact ones we had at the last RAW on Oct 23rd 2006 except those were better because we were on TV the whole show since we were dead center first row ringside. The camera loved us that night… The same Shirts were worn on that RAW as this one – n W o Black and White T-Shirts. As usual WWE records Heat first before RAW as everyone knows. Before it even started a cameraman came up to us and said that someone would be out shortly to give us some T-Shirts to wear over the ones we had on. Right away we knew this was going to be some B.S. A short while later another person with a headset on came over saying the same thing and offered us 2 shirts to put on over the ones we wore. I refused saying (Very Politely) “ No thanks, we were fine.” He left and then after a short while another person came up to us explaining to us that the n W o was not a part of this show. NO KIDDING MORON He went on about how this was Vince McMahon’s show and that he and the producer(s) did not want us wearing/showing the shirts we had on. We as well as everyone around us could not believe it We were all stunned how they were acting and it just got worse. After coming from the restroom and HEAT just about to start, they didn’t even wait until we got to our seats. They pulled us to the other side of the ring and started trying to bully us about the whole issue. One of the WWE security guards kept trying to get us to change/put shirts over ours. I know we were in the right. We paid for these tickets BIG TIME. Especially since they were $70 face value. Come on give us a break here. They told us NUMEROUS times that they would “Kick Us Out if we didn’t cover up the n W o shirts up. I am Pissed by now and tell this WWE security guard that I want something for our trouble. He agrees and asks what he can do. I said I wanted tickets to the next show in Chicago. He said he could do that. So then I said I wanted Front Row tickets. He said he didn’t know if he could do that but he would do the best he could do if we covered up our shirts. We finally agreed after WWE security called Arena security and they were all about to take us off to the Federal Pen for what seemed like we commited Murder. The security guard said he would come back over to me during / before the show was over to give me his information/card so we could exchange info so he could help me out on the future tickets. Well, I am sure you know what happened. Yup, he never came our way again. We waited to the last 2 minutes of the show to show our n W o / American Pride and he went crazy but he couldn’t do anything as well as the arena security. Even though they were nicer than the WWE. I pulled out my 3’ X 5’ n W o Flag and showed it Proudly until they ripped it out of my hands. LOL LOL… I won’t lie. I loved the look on his face when I basically told him the “deal” was off by crotch chopping the WWE security guard and giving him the thumb to across my neck. Now, the question is why be total ASSES to us this time and not say one word to us the time before when we were ALL OVER the TitonTron and USA Network??? Oh by the way the n W o flag and shirts were out in force at the other show also. Not one word from the WWE that night. What a complete joke the whole night was. If they didn’t like our shirts then why was the n W o shown in numerous videos on the TitonTron and TV during promos etc. Total JOKE Thanks for making the night TERRIBLE for us. I feel like never going or even watching the WWE again. Although I know I will and already have. Oh and guess where I got the shirts. YES. WWE SHOP a few years ago. How much money did the n W o make you VINCE??? A LOT That’s how much We were doing nothing but showing how much we love WWE and its wrestlers. Past and Present… Steve F. Whiting, IN nWo_sf@sbcglobal.net

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 17:01 — Justin Swift (not verified)

Way to go JR, my buddy Mike and I were in Chicago- we cheered as loud as we could for you- as you truly deserve it! Looking forward to doing the same in Detroit! Justin

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 16:59 — Boris Granic (not verified)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Congratulations J.R. on being inducted into the 2007 WWE Hall of Fame. It's been said thousands of times but it's true that you truly deserve it. Due to my work schedule(presently midnights--and sleeping mostly days)I haven't seen last Monday's Raw. Taped it on my VCR(Canada needs TiVo)and will watch it when I get a minute. But from everything I've been reading and hearing I was glad to hear it was a very nice video montage. Respectful. And you didn't have to put up with any abuse as part of the program or script that night. I also hope at the HOF ceremony they also do the same for you and no other surprises--unless they're good ones. Once again to echo everyone's sentiments it's long overdue for a job well done(believe you me I know what it's like to go unappreciated at work though I and my customers know I'm the best). A sincere heartfelt congratulations Jim Ross! Don't ever think you don't deserve the honour(Canadian spelling)as you truly deserve it for a job well done. P.S. You may be surprised how many fans watch WWE Raw NOT for the wrestling but tune in for the announcing which they enjoy. Very few announcers and I do mean very few, you(and Jerry Lawler)with your announcing skills keep me tuned to matches I have no interest in and I normally wouldn't watch if it was anyone else at the announce table. Keep up the great work! Wishing you many more years of success! CONGRATULATIONS!

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 16:37 — Jerel (not verified)

Hi J.R., I just wanted to say "Congratulations" on being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday and myself and my family are very proud of you and of your accomplishments. To me You and Gordon Solie are the Kings of Ring Announcing and to go in with Jerry "The King" Lawler and Dusty Rhodes and the other members of Class of '07 is a cool way to start off Wrestlemaina 23!!!!! I'm from the town of Tahlequah,Oklahoma not too far from your hometown of Westville and the next time I'm over that way I'll check and see if they had anything in the paper about your Hall of Fame induction. Well I'll talk to you later my friend, you and your family take care and have a great Hall of Fame induction and a great Wrestlemania!!!!!!!! Your Friend, Jerel aka Sweetclassysrock2006

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 15:43 — The Spork (not verified)

Congrats on the HOF induction, JR. You are, without a doubt, the best in the business and it's high time that the proverbial powers-that-be showed you a measure of the respect you deserve for all you've given. There are only two sports announcers i hold in any real regard as it relates to the sports they call, Al McCoy of the Phoenix Suns and Good Ol' JR...neither event seems to mean quite the same to me without the right voice calling the play-by-play So again, Congratulations, you deserve every bit of the respect and recognition and kudos that are coming at you.

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 15:26 — Kevin (not verified)

Congratulations JR on the HOF nod..you def deserve it...I'm being serious when I say I was almost reduced to tears when your name was announced..Raw's Hall of Fame announce team has a nice ring to it..

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 13:10 — Lon Maya (not verified)

Hello JR I want to congratulate you on your enshrinement to the WWE Hall of Fame. You are and have always been a first class announcer. I started watching you in the UWF with guys like Sting, the late Eddie Gilbert, Doctor Death Steve Williams, etc. Your play by play and commentating is truly outstanding. Whether it was UWF, WCW or currently in WWE you give a top notch performance no matter what city the matches may be in. Keep up the great work on Raw. Sincerely your fan. Lon

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 12:33 — Matthew Wilkison (not verified)

I was there this past Monday in Chicago and was so glad when J.R.'s name was finally announced; and the ovation was deafing, everyone was on their feet. It was also great to see you after the event outside the arena. You truly deserve this honor to stand among the greats of this wonderful business. It will be a honor to be in attendance and see you inducted tomorrow, as well as being in attendance at Wrestlemania and RAW. I know you enjoy this honor JR because you have the true passion for this business. Your the best announcer this business has ever had. Period. Congrats again!

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 12:26 — Kevin (not verified)

Congratulations from a lifelong fan who remembers seeing you on interview segments on Channel 39 in Houston on Mid-South Wrestling when I was in elementary school. Without your enthusiasm, credibility, and passion, I don't think I would have remained a wrestling fan all this time. Your induction is well-deserved, but I intend on hearing your great calls for years to come on WWE programming.

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 12:24 — Nathan Amos (not verified)

JR, thank you for every thing you have ever given to this business. You deserve this honor. Your voice will be etched in my memory for the rest of my life. It wouldn't be the same without you. The day you step down from your broadcast position will be a sad day for the entire wrestling world. You deserved every second of that standing ovation last Monday. It brought a tear to my eye. You're the best JR. God bless. -Nathan

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 12:11 — Justin (not verified)

Dear Jim, I just wanted to say, along with everyone else, a heartful congratulations on this honor. Whether you know it or not you are one of the many men responsible for making wrestling great. I've followed your career from the NWA/WCW days all the way until now, and Jim, I don't think there's a way I could tire of you calling wrestling matches. One call I will never forget is a classic NWA match between Ric Flair and Lex Luger from the Great America Bash in 1988. I was 6 at the time. This was after Hulk-Andre and what I believe was to be the NWA's equivalent to that match. From watch I remember the match had everything, Lex's power, Flair's technical skills....Flair's famous flops and chops, it had everything. But what I will never forget is the ending and your words. Your call when the Horsemen hit the ring was amazing. Particularly when they starting attacking Lex...."LUGER'S GOT TO FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE"...I will never forget that. I downloaded the match off youtube just for that call. For that, thank you, and what you have brought to the sport, thank you. You deserve this, congratulations again. Justin Connery Albany, NY

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 12:03 — Neil B (not verified)

JR, I'm so happy you're going into the Hall. To me, you are THE voice of wrestling and always will be.

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 11:37 — Calvin (not verified)

Hey J.R. Congrats on your induction. If there is anyone out there who deserves it, it is most defiantly you. You have called some of the greatest matches in the history of wrestling and helped to make them even more special than they already were. You are without a doubt the Voice of Professional Wrestling and I am damn proud to be your fan. Once again Congrats on the induction and I cannot wait for your performance at Wrestlemania!

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 10:31 — Luis (not verified)

Congratulations Jim, you deserve it.

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 09:48 — Claire (not verified)

Congratulations JR on your well deserved induction!! As a true wrestling fan for 15 years I can say that you always add that something to the big time matches and for that and all the memories I thank you!!

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 07:56 — John C (not verified)

Hey JR i was wondering when the new BBQ place opens are you going to be around on the opening day? and will we be able to see you lurking around the store now and then?

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 05:31 — Ted Murphy (not verified)

Congrats my friend I am so happy for you God Bless Ted

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 05:13 — Jarleth (not verified)

JR, What an honour! You deserve your place in the Hall Of Fame. I've been watching WWE for years now and the best ever play-by-play annoucer in sports-entertainment history is good ol' JR. When the annoucement was made I was clapping at home because they couldn't have made a better choice. The UK and the world thanks you so much and I hope that you have a "slobberknocker" of a good time at the HoF induction in Detroit. Hope to see you in Birmingham, England on 15th October for Monday Night RAW.

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 04:05 — Gavin (not verified)

Congratulations JR. You are truely the star attraction for this years ceremony I believe. As soon as it was announced that you would be inducted, me and my bro jumped out of our seats at home and clapped and roared. You deserve it my friend - GOAT (greatest of all time)

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 04:02 — Scott Manning (not verified)

Congrats JR. I know you've made my wrestling experiences memorable ones over the years. One of my fondest memories was the Hell in the Cell Match between Undertaker and Mankind. I'm not talking about the drop through the table; I'm talking about when 'Taker choke slammed Mankind through the cell and onto the ring. You yelled, "Will somebody stop the damn match!!!" It was the pinnacle to one of the greatest matches of all time and your commentary made it ten times more enjoyable to watch. Congrats again JR. You've earned it.

Fri, 03/30/2007 - 03:47 — Margaret De Vido (not verified)

Hello,JR!!! It was so awesome,to hear that you're being inducted in to the HOF this weekend!!! I cannot think of a more deserving person, than you...It almost brought me to tears,too...But,the honor is very much deserved,and earned!!! I look forward to RAW each week..I love your (& Jerry "The King"'s) colorful commentary.. (Love that term "SlobberKnocker")..Look forward to 30+ more years)..Congratulations,Jim!! (And Jerry,too!) You deserve it!! Longtime Wrestling Fan, Margaret De Vido -St.Robert,Missouri-

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 23:31 — Steve (not verified)

Jim Ross, Congratulations! I could tell you were very touched and I was, too. You're the greatest of all time. God bless, Steve

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 22:57 — Brian P (not verified)

Hey J.R. Congratulations on being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame 2007. Even though I watched on TV, I felt like I was there applauding you at the Allstate Arena. I've been a fan of your announcing since I heard you call Sting VS Ric Flair MANY years ago. You are among the best in the business and you've earned it. Live it up, J.R. To hear your speech will undoubtedly be a "slobberknocker." Boomer Sooner!

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 22:46 — Matt (not verified)

Congrats on your induction JR.You deserve it I have been a fan of yours since the Mid-South UWF days.You are my favorite announcer of all time as well as one of the greatest human beings to ever walk this planet.I agree with HHH whole heartedly when he said in the video package that you are as greatest of all time.Look forward to hearing you announce for many more wonderful.

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 22:41 — Beau (not verified)

well done JR you deserve it all the voice of a generation or 2 of wrestling fans! i have to say i to was close to tears after the tribute video WELL DONE KEEP IT UP!!

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 22:33 — Jimmy (not verified)

J.R. you are a legend in the business. I almost boycotted Raw when you got "fired" like that... you truly deserve this honour, and I just think it should have happened a lot "sooner" :D Looking forward to the HOF in Australia (Where I am). Jimmy.

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 22:02 — Vijay Ojha (not verified)

Kudos, J.R. Kudos....

Thu, 03/29/2007 - 21:54 — Brian from Chicago (not verified)

Mr. Ross i just would like to congratulate you on your HoF induction. it couldnt have happened to a more dserving man. i was crying when they showed the tribute video. i couldnt make it to raw monday because i didnt want to spend $100 a ticket but i was kicking myself i didnt go. i was proud of the fellow chicagoans giving you a standing ovation. i just want to wish you luck, and i can not wait for the HOF inductions and Wrestlemania. have fun this weekend, as i know i will. Best wishes, Brian