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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!

©2017 Jim Ross with Paul O'Brien (P)2017 Novel Audio Inc.
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A Riveting Ride!

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

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A roller coaster ride!

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.

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the voice of wrestling telling his own story.

nothing else to say, it's JR. its beautifully heartbreaking and absolutely brilliant. if you know his name, you know his work.

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Incredible Tale and Man

Thank you Jim and the co-writers. This was one of the greatest audio books I have ever listened to. I have listened to this twice now and still feel like I sat under the learning tree of JR. For a wrestler or wrestling fan this might not be the story you thought you needed to hear, but it is the one you MUST listen to.

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Great Book

loved it. was great to hear about the life and career of my favorite wrestling commentator

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Fascinating, but Incomplete

Great book, loved the story, and it's great to hear JR narrate his own life! However, he seems far more comfortable speaking off-the-cuff than he does reading from a transcript. His stories are descriptive and entertaining, but the book's timeline ends in 1999 at Wrestlemania 15! What happened to the 18 years since?? Bah gawd, I smell a sequel!

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one of the best books I've read

ithanks JR for telling your story cant wait till the 2nd one people if you love wrestling you have to read this it a must

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Simply put "JR the best ever"

Just like Jim Ross. This book is the best wrestling book ever. No one better.

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Good ol JR, Jim Ross

takes us thru his journey in the world of professional wrestling. He tells us the good, the bad, the funny of his adventures in professional wrestling. A great read regardless if you are a professional wrestling fan or not.

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Great Listen!

I originally started this as something to listen to while working out. However, when I started it I just couldnt stop. Eventually I had to so I could sleep. But woke back up to finish the later half of the book. Cantl't wait until the new book is out.

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