Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond

A very good book. This book picks up right where Slobberknocker finished. As I said the writing got better towards the end of that book I am glad that continued into and throughout this book.J.R's relationship with the WWF/WWE is like the ultimate toxic relationship no matter how badly one side treats the other one they are too in love with them to leave or they just keep coming back. I think he says it best"Wrestling was my mistress, but she did not always love me back"The first book was Jim's start in the business now he is well established, though many fans know him for his voice and story telling. Many people probobly did not know his work behing the scenes. Also how much and how hard he works. This is something that really resonates and appeals to me about the story. I have always respected hard work over ability. However when you take someone with all the passion and talent of Jim Ross works harder than anyone not named Vince, you can see the effects and results on the industry.The book takes takes place from the Attitude era, the good, bad and some terrible angles/storylines. Many of the terrible angles involved Good Old J.R the character not by choice.This book just has a great nostalgic feel to people like me who were along for the ride of these eras. Even though I switched to altunitives to the WWE after a couple of the terrible angles I still heard or knew everything going on. There are a couple of cross references to story's brought up in Chyna's and Mick Foley and Chris Jericho's book. I would day Jim Ross has seen it all in the business but I had no idea exactly how involved he was. As much as I respect hard work Jim's love and obsession of the business had wrestling at the top everything and everyone else was second onwards. I wish Jim luck in the future. Never the end as he said retirement never lasts in this business.

Excellent read gives a real Insight into the business, very funny and you can imagine JR reading it to you! Well worth the money.

I read the book in just a few days. Great accounts and insight into Jim Ross's latter days in the WWE. Some great stories about incidents and angles that I remember well. Interesting for anyone that has followed the WWE.

If you're a fan of wrestling, this is a must-read. I read it all in one sitting. Funny, heartbreaking, insightful and heartwarming in equal measures it's my favourite wrestling bio so far. I dare you to try and read it without hearing JRs voice in your head!

Love a good wrestling book. JR goes into a bit more detail on certain subjects. Seems to have an honest opinion on subjects and people