Jim Ross Shares Touching Positivity About WWE's Michael Cole

AEW's JR didn't hold back when giving his true feelings about WWE's lead announcer.

by Jamie Kennedy
Michael Cole
WWE

The pro wrestling world can get bogged down in negativity.

Jim Ross ignored the chance to add more of that via his 'Grilling JR' podcast though. Instead, the AEW announcing great wanted to take some time out to discuss his respect for WWE play-by-play man Michael Cole, and it was one of the most touching tributes you're ever likely to hear.

Amongst other things, JR called Cole "Mr. Reliability" and "a hell of an announcer". Also, on Michael's WWE success, Ross said: "He's earned his keep, and done so in a very classy way". That's classy in itself from Jim - the legend explained to fans why internet rumours about a frosty relationship between he and Cole are 100% false thoughout.

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Going on, Ross revealed that he and Cole exchange texts during the festive season, but said he'd like to talk to the SmackDown lead more. This lovely, touching show of warmth cut through the bullsh*t baggage of their prior on screen feud (which Jim says was strictly on screen) and showed the real human beings behind the characters people watch on TV.

Wrestling needs more of this positivity.

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.