
Slobberknocker
My Life in Wrestling
By: Jim Ross, Paul O'Brien, Scott E. Williams (Contribution by), Vincent K. McMahon (Foreword by), Steve Austin (Afterword by)
Hardcover | 3 October 2017
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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. 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.
Industry Reviews
-Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, former WWE champion and Hollywood superstar
"Jim Ross is not only the greatest wrestling play-by-play man ever, he's the architect behind the greatest roster in WWE history. He's also a master storyteller and this book is the perfect forum for his more than forty years of tales from his time in the business. So put on your black Resistol and get ready for an amazing read that is anything but bowling shoe ugly!"
-Chris Jericho, former WWE champion and New York Times bestselling author
"[The] book is unique, introducing [JR] as a person to readers but also covering some of the most seminal moments in wrestling."
-Justin Barrasso, Sports Illustrated
"While Slobberknocker is not a traditional wrestling book by any means, with Ross having stepped into the ring under duress only on a couple of occasions, there are some incredible nuggets of wrestling history built into a book that covers so many years. WWE fans will certainly be interested in hearing about Ross' transition into the WWE."
-Tim Fiorvanti, ESPN.com
"For many wrestling fans, Jim Ross is the voice of a generation-bringing respectability, drama, humor and a dose of realism to WWE programming for more than a decade. It's those qualities that he brings to his new memoir Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling. The mix of tales from backstage and Ross' personal journey from humble beginnings to the top of his profession make this a wrestling memoir worth reading."
-Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel
"Slobberknocker delivers on what most fans will be expecting. . . . Working with co-writer Paul O'Brien (his initial collaborator, Scott Williams, died unexpectedly in 2016), he delivers one of the best-written wrestling memoirs in memory."
-Jon Langmead, SLAM!
"An earnestly written and mostly entertaining memoir tailor-made for fans already familiar with the ringside legend."
-Kirkus Reviews
"JR is a legend on and off the screen. He has been a driving force behind a big generation of wrestling and WWE fans and has helped grow one of the greatest media marketing forces in history, and that's just the tip of the iceberg, his personality and ability to connect to some of the most powerful entertainers of our generation is unparalleled. Any book from JR will be a must read."
-Mark Cuban
"My pal, Jim 'JR' Ross, stands as the powerful driving force that millions of wrestling fans around the world have come to rely upon for an entertaining attachment with the world of sports entertainment. JR's colorful presence with his ever-present, famous black cowboy hat makes his place at the microphone speak and spark, taking the wrestling experience to the top of the game. Let this enjoyable venture into JR's journey through a lifetime of fun and fascination stroll the highest of highs with his dedication to total WWE perfection around the world."
-Billy F. Gibbons, ZZ Top
"I've enjoyed observing JR's unique approach to everything he does, fueled by a great passion and love for OU and all its athletic teams, but particularly our football team. I remember seeing JR for the first time on the sideline and recognizing the iconic look with the black hat, and immediately knowing it was the famous wrestling world's JR. Getting to know him through the years, he's become a great friend and I've been so fortunate to hear the tremendous stories of his career and all of the interesting people he's met. I'm sure you'll be entertained by these stories and acquaintances just as much as I have. Boomer Sooner."
-Bob Stoops, head football coach, University of Oklahoma
"To be sure, his legendary career . . . provides tons of material for Ross to work with. However, the way he's able to tell stories with a flair for the narrative and more than a dash of humor is quite remarkable. . . . This has instantly become one of my favorite wrestling books, something I could easily see reading over and over again because it's such a fun and interesting read."
-Bulldog's Bookshelf
"I realized very quickly at the beginning of my WWE career that if I was going to be successful at my craft, then one of the main components I needed was a conduit between myself and the global audience watching from home?that conduit was Jim Ross. I needed a trusted voice to make the audience at home feel the performance I was giving in the ring. Proud to say we reached our global audience in a very big way. "
-Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, former WWE champion and Hollywood superstar
"Jim Ross is not only the greatest wrestling play-by-play man ever, he's the architect behind the greatest roster in WWE history. He's also a master storyteller and this book is the perfect forum for his more than forty years of tales from his time in the business. So put on your black Resistol and get ready for an amazing read that is anything but bowling shoe ugly!"
-Chris Jericho, former WWE champion and New York Times bestselling author
"[The] book is unique, introducing [JR] as a person to readers but also covering some of the most seminal moments in wrestling."
-Justin Barrasso, Sports Illustrated
"While Slobberknocker is not a traditional wrestling book by any means, with Ross having stepped into the ring under duress only on a couple of occasions, there are some incredible nuggets of wrestling history built into a book that covers so many years. WWE fans will certainly be interested in hearing about Ross' transition into the WWE."
-Tim Fiorvanti, ESPN.com
"For many wrestling fans, Jim Ross is the voice of a generation-bringing respectability, drama, humor and a dose of realism to WWE programming for more than a decade. It's those qualities that he brings to his new memoir Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling. The mix of tales from backstage and Ross' personal journey from humble beginnings to the top of his profession make this a wrestling memoir worth reading."
-Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel
"Slobberknocker delivers on what most fans will be expecting. . . . Working with co-writer Paul O'Brien (his initial collaborator, Scott Williams, died unexpectedly in 2016), he delivers one of the best-written wrestling memoirs in memory."
-Jon Langmead, SLAM!
"An earnestly written and mostly entertaining memoir tailor-made for fans already familiar with the ringside legend."
-Kirkus Reviews
"JR is a legend on and off the screen. He has been a driving force behind a big generation of wrestling and WWE fans and has helped grow one of the greatest media marketing forces in history, and that's just the tip of the iceberg, his personality and ability to connect to some of the most powerful entertainers of our generation is unparalleled. Any book from JR will be a must read."
-Mark Cuban
"My pal, Jim 'JR' Ross, stands as the powerful driving force that millions of wrestling fans around the world have come to rely upon for an entertaining attachment with the world of sports entertainment. JR's colorful presence with his ever-present, famous black cowboy hat makes his place at the microphone speak and spark, taking the wrestling experience to the top of the game. Let this enjoyable venture into JR's journey through a lifetime of fun and fascination stroll the highest of highs with his dedication to total WWE perfection around the world."
-Billy F. Gibbons, ZZ Top
"I've enjoyed observing JR's unique approach to everything he does, fueled by a great passion and love for OU and all its athletic teams, but particularly our football team. I remember seeing JR for the first time on the sideline and recognizing the iconic look with the black hat, and immediately knowing it was the famous wrestling world's JR. Getting to know him through the years, he's become a great friend and I've been so fortunate to hear the tremendous stories of his career and all of the interesting people he's met. I'm sure you'll be entertained by these stories and acquaintances just as much as I have. Boomer Sooner."
-Bob Stoops, head football coach, University of Oklahoma
"To be sure, his legendary career . . . provides tons of material for Ross to work with. However, the way he's able to tell stories with a flair for the narrative and more than a dash of humor is quite remarkable. . . . This has instantly become one of my favorite wrestling books, something I could easily see reading over and over again because it's such a fun and interesting read."
-Bulldog's Bookshelf
ISBN: 9781683581130
ISBN-10: 168358113X
Published: 3rd October 2017
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.3 x 3.0
Weight (kg): 0.6
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