Jim Ross was the voice of the XFL during the league’s first and only season twenty years ago. He didn’t get paid all that much to do it either. 

With the XFL coming back in 2020 and team cities and arenas announced, it looks like the XFL might be running in the right direction this time around. They also have the financial backing to keep them afloat which is a very good thing for them.

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross’ WWE contract is up in April 2019. It’s not likely he’ll be re-signing with the company, but you never know what can happen in WWE. They did kind of cost JR a deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling though which can’t be something he was cool about.

When Ross was recently asked if he’ll be commentating for the XFL’s revival season, he replied: “Highly unlikely.”

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During a recent interview with WKYC Channel 3, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross reflected on calling games under the original XFL banner that took place in 2001 and how much money he made for doing so.

It was revealed earlier this year that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon had decided to relaunch the XFL in 2020. Earlier this week, the pro football league revealed the different cities and venues that will be featured in the XFL. Here is what JR had to say:

“I loved it,” Ross said. “I had a blast. It was a lifelong dream, no kidding. I didn’t do it for the money. I made $1,500 a game, and ya know, we’d make five times that just by signing autographs. But I was doing a network game on NBC for $1,500. But I’m not complaining about that! That’s the thing to make clear. It was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had. It was new and exciting.”

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