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Slobberknocker

My Life in Wrestling

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Slobberknocker

By: Jim Ross, Paul O'Brien
Narrated by: Jim Ross, R.C. Bray
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There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact) probably made enemies or burned bridges. But that's just not JR.

Slobberknocker is the story of how an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams became "The Voice of Wrestling" to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world.

Jim opens up about his life as an only child on a working farm, who became obsessed with professional wrestling having first seen it on his grandparents' TV. Even though the wrestling business was notoriously secretive and wary of "outsiders", he somehow got a foot in the door to start a historic career, one where he held almost every job in the business - from putting up the ring to calling matches, from driving his blind, drunk boss toward revenge to consoling two naked 600-pound brothers in the shower room after a rough match.

With all those adventures and responsibilities, he's also recognized as the man who built and nurtured a once-in-a-generation talent roster that took the WWE to new heights, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, and The Rock, to name a few. Listeners will finally get the opportunity to hear never-before-told stories about the politics, wackiness, and personalities of all the biggest stars.

But this isn't just a wrestling story. It's a story about overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams, as success did not come without significant costs and unforeseen challenges to JR, including multiple bouts of severe facial paralysis called Bell's palsy. Currently he is the host of the podcast The Ross Report.

Any fan of wrestling- from the territory days to today - will be enthralled with stories from the road and behind the scenes. Slobberknocker is the first time Ross tells his story - and you don't want to miss it!

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Unexpectedly moving; compelling, filled with life's emotion. Of course, plenty of wrestling stories and insight...

A Riveting Ride!

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I'll preface this review by informing potential consumers that it is my first audiobook I've ever purchased. As a diehard fan of " the business " I was glued to every word. I was so elated that Good ol' J.R narrated his own book because it made me totally immerse myself into his journey, and what a journey it is. This book isn't only for wrestling fans, this book is for everyone! Thank you Jim Ross for letting us ride shotgun in your navy blue Cadillac, as you navigated through such a humble and emotionally fulfilling story.

A roller coaster ride!

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Loved this book, so many fun road stories. Jim Ross is a true legend in the Wrestling industry.

Loved it.

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Finished this incredible book. @JRsBBQ personal account of the first half of his career is a compelling, blunt, emotional, candid recall that I recommend to anyone, fan or not. As always, JR left me wanting more. And I can’t wait for the 2nd half.

The GOAT

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This Audio Book was awesome. JR definitely seems like a great stand up guy. Wishing him great health in the future

Great Audio Book!!

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