Ross will begin recording commentary with Barnett in the next few weeks for future episodes of NJPW on AXS TV, which is the 1-hour World Pro Wrestling Returns show that airs in Japan, featuring clipped versions of New Japan matches and studio interviews with New Japan stars, with added in English commentary.
Ranallo had previously been the lead announcer of NJPW on AXS TV with Barnett prior to signing with WWE. Ranallo had recorded a number of episodes of NJPW on AXS prior to his WWE signing that will last through February 26 before the new commentary team of Ross and Barnett take over on March 4.
Ross said the following to FOX Sports about joining the NJPW on AXS commentary team:
"I'm a big fan of the New Japan product as they have been one if the most highly regarded brands within the genre for decades, New Japan has a unique opportunity with AXS TV to grow their brand in North America. The more fans sample the athleticism, physicality, no-nonsense presentation of NJPW the more they're going to like it. For me, the New Japan Pro Wrestling business philosophy reminds me of my earlier years in wrestling. I've had numerous other offers, some serious and others just flirting to return to TV Wrestling broadcasting but none have had the appeal that AXS TV offered me. We think my style will fit the NJPW in-ring presentation well. We'll know that conclusively in early March. Plus, AXS TV and I discussed other potential projects outside NJPW."
FOXSports.com: Jim Ross is back! Legendary voice to call New Japan Pro Wrestling matches on AXS TVAXS TV sent this in.
LEGENDARY WRESTLING COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS JOINS AXS TV'S 'NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING' ALONGSIDE JOSH BARNETT STARTING MARCH 4
'NJPW' Airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on AXS TV
LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2016 – AXS TV today confirmed legendary pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross will join AXS TV's hit series 'New Japan Pro Wrestling' (NJPW) to call play-by-play commentary alongside NJPW veteran and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett beginning Friday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. In Ross' first episode, he and Barnett will call the action for matches from Wrestling Dontaku 2015.
NJPW, which premiered its 52-episode second season on AXS TV Jan. 15, airs Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. This season features episodes highlighting matches from the 2015 New Japan Cup, Invasion Attack, HINOKUNI, Best of the Super Juniors 22, Dominion 7.5, G1 Climax 25 and more throughout the year.
A WWE Hall of Famer, Ross was known as the voice of WWE for nearly two decades, bringing his incomparable broadcasting talent to hundreds of TV and pay-per-view broadcasts for the organization. No stranger to New Japan Pro Wrestling, Oklahoma native Ross also called the first-ever, live English-language broadcast of NJPW with Wrestle Kingdom 9 in 2015.
"I'm excited to join the AXS TV team in presenting the amazing athletes of the New Japan Pro Wrestling brand," said Ross. "I'm a major fan of NJPW and look forward to joining Josh Barnett to form the best broadcast team in the genre. Business just picked up!"
"It's a dream to be able to sit next to the legendary Jim Ross and call the incredible wrestling action of New Japan Pro Wrestling," said Barnett. "I've listened to his commentary throughout the years and I'm glad to have someone as distinguished as him to work with in the booth."
"Jim Ross is unquestionably one of the best announcers in the history of professional wrestling. He is a true legend and we look forward to leveraging his unparalleled experience to continue to make NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING on AXS TV the best wrestling show on television," said AXS TV FIGHTS CEO Andrew Simon
AXS TV's NJPW episodes are produced by and acquired from TV ASAHI CORPORATION.
Opinionated View- Yet another reason not to watch New Japan. Ross has sucked for year he' makes the same damn mistakes. Hell the guy couldn't even keep two guys named Chris who looked NOTHING alike I don't think of how my retakes they will have to do in order fix him messing up New Japan names. And for that guy that will find this and declare "Ross is the greatest ever!" I don't give a flying fuck! Because I don't care how good Ross was in 89 he sucks now!!!
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