Jim Ross joins AEW as the new company completes its ad team

According to the earliest rumors of what we now call All Elite Wrestling, Jim Ross, a member of the WWE Hall of Famer, has signed on as the voice of Tony Khan's new clbad.

A few weeks ago, JR had anticipated the announcement of the end of his contract with WWE. Ross report Podcast. The official announcement was made today (April 3) on the latest episode of The double road or nothing from Cody Rhodes YouTube channel.

In addition to signing the good old JR to the "most lucrative contract in wrestling history", the video also reveals / confirms the rest of the ad team. Alicia Atout leaves the Impact to act as an interviewer behind the scenes. Justin Roberts will be the ring announcer and Ross will join Alex Marvez & Excaliber as AEW's three men stand.

The remarks of Ross and Rhodes in the video clearly show that "All Elite will tell a story of buyout to Oklahoman, who will look to prove that" the idiots of social media "are wrong at 67 by showing that He always has what it takes to call modern professionals. fight.

It's an interesting team, and we'll see how it's going to be on May 25 Double or nothing comes our way on PPV from Las Vegas. Making a big difference with your ad team seems to indicate more regular broadcasts, but there is still no word on a televised deal, nor on a monthly event schedule presumed.

Here is AEW's full press release on Ross's signature:

Legendary commentator Jim Ross joins all of the elite struggles in the most lucrative case in commentary history

– AEW signs three-year contract with Jim Ross as Senior Advisor –

Las Vegas, NV (April 3, 2019) – All Elite Wrestling has announced the signing of a three-year contract with legendary commentator Jim Ross, widely regarded as the largest professional announcer of all time. From now on, Ross will badume the role of Senior Advisor in the most lucrative deal in wrestling history.

Ross's first appearance at AEW in the ring will be at DOUBLE OR NOTHING, the highly anticipated event on Saturday, May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. He will also work closely with AEW's senior executives on their roadmap to change and reinvent the landscape of wrestling.

"I've been part of the wrestling community since I was 7 years old and I do not have more fun than welcoming the voice I grew up with, Jim Ross, in our AEW family," Tony said. Khan, president of AEW. "We all share the same goal: to make this age a true golden age and make it the greatest moment of all time to be a professional wrestling fan. And, as a company, we are also looking to make this golden age a new age for interpreters and our staff. Our entire team is delighted to have Jim on board and we are looking forward to making things happen together. "

"We are all delighted to have the legendary voice of our childhood and help the next generation of talent through its expertise," said Nick Jackson, Executive Vice President, AEW.

"I am very positive about this opportunity to be on the ground floor of one of the most exciting moments in the history of professional wrestling," said Jim Ross. "I've known Tony, Cody, The Young Bucks and Kenny for a long time and I know they'll change the world of professional wrestling. Their team is already filled with talent and high level beginners. They have a huge show coming in May. They brought change partners like KultureCity. And they have an inclusive and welcoming culture like I've never seen before. I am ready to change the world with them. "

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