The Cauliflower Alley Club will bestow the first-ever Jim Ross Announcer’s Award to none other than Jim Ross himself.
The news about Jim Ross receiving the inaugural accolade, named after him, was recently shared via a media announcement by the Cauliflower Alley Club.
The club cited Jim Ross as “the resonant voice of wrestling for a generation,” making him a fitting recipient of this debut award. Ross will be awarded during the CAC’s 58th annual gathering, set to take place from August 19-21 at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, NV.
As an ardent supporter and lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, Jim Ross, fondly called “Good Ol’ JR,” has spent many illustrious decades contributing to wrestling in a multitude of ways.
His legendary career includes several notable achievements – his iconic commentary is celebrated as some of the finest in wrestling history, creating unforgettable wrestling moments.
Ross also managed key leadership roles such as functioning as the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE, where he made considerable contributions to talent hiring and development.
His profile beyond the ring also stands impressive – as an author and the host of a popular podcast, Ross has generously shared his insights and tales from his extensive career in wrestling.
Adding to his laurels is his 2007 induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, validating his important contributions to the wrestling industry.
Ross’ emotive and heartfelt commentary style has won him widespread praise, admiration, and a global fan following. Despite parting ways with WWE, Ross has stayed tethered to wrestling, taking up a key role as a senior advisor and commentator with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019.
The Cauliflower Alley Club is greatly privileged to honor Jim Ross with this award, recognizing his exceptional career and enduring influence on professional wrestling.