This is a prime time with Sean Mooney production.

Okay, I have been waiting a while to get this episode on the air.

And, you know, I never had a chance.

I never really even had met Jim Ross before we had this conversation because when I was with the WWF at the time, Jim was not there. He was down south with the

WCW. And of course, he certainly ended up having a tremendous career with the WWE, still a big

part of that company and the many other things that he does. But it was really awesome to

talk with him about the business and where he came from and his persistence. I mean, how many

times did the guy lose a job, but he just kept coming back. And certainly when people think of

announcers, ringside announcers, and he's done a lot of other sports, certainly

professional wrestling, his name is right there among the best in the business. So, let's get

to my conversation with Jim Ross. Ding, ding, ding.

Folks, I am very honored to welcome a man who is truly a legend in the world of professional wrestling.

And for those of us who had the honor of working in the business and broadcasting,

you understand even more why I am so excited about having this guest on primetime,

not only for what he accomplished behind the mic, not only because he's a WWE Hall of

Famer, but also for the road that he has traveled throughout an incredible career. Jim Ross,

thank you so much for coming on the podcast. How are you?

I'm good, Sean. Thanks for having me.

You know, Jim, I consumed Slobberknocker, the bestseller, I should mention.

And there is so much in this book. But I have to, you know, to kind of start this, I wanted to ask you about the start of the book because it seemed like such a

poignant moment or you know time for you it was you know WrestleMania 15 you start

this book and I want to ask you know why was that something that that has that of all that you

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