Press Release: Next “Ringside” Event with Jim Ross Taking Place on May 9th in Toronto, Canada, Full Details

March 31, 2014

ringside The following press release has been issued:

EMBRACE PRESENTS:
JIM ROSS
Friday, May 9, 2014 – 8:00pm
The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Avenue, Toronto ON

Embrace proudly presents wrestling legend Jim Ross speaking at The Danforth Music Hall on Friday, May 9, 2014.

From sports entertainment executive to New York Times Bestselling Author, to coping with the struggle of Bell’s palsy and even playing the role of entrepreneur with his own barbeque sauce brand, Jim Ross has certainly worn many hats.

As one of the most influential sports executives of the past 40 years, J.R. has been welcomed into the homes of millions of viewers each and every week. His cool yet dry Southern charm became the soundtrack for some of wrestling’s many memorable clashes and spectacular moments in the sport’s rich history. J.R.’s tales of the road and personal anecdotes feature some of sports entertainment’s most legendary stars.

Wrestling fans unite at The Danforth Music Hall on Friday, May 9 as Jim Ross takes the stage for one night only!

ADV. TICKETS $23.50 to $50.00 (plus s.c.) · All Ages Event · Doors 8:00PM

Pre-sale tickets are available now with general on sale beginning Tuesday, April 1 at 10AM.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.ca, Rotate This & Soundscapes.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.