Business Is About to Pick Up!: 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls

Experience 50 years of wrestling history through the perspective of Jim Ross, one of professional wrestling's most recognizable announcers. This book presents 50 iconic commentary calls spanning five decades, from the regional territories of the 1970s through the rise of WCW, WWF, and WWE, to Jim Ross's current role with AEW. Jim Ross has been present throughout professional wrestling's transformation from regional competition to global phenomenon. The book takes readers ringside and behind the scenes to witness sports entertainment's most dramatic moments, major shocks, and history-making events. Featured moments include matches like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin versus Bret "Hitman" Hart, and career debuts such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's entry into wrestling, as well as the subsequent Hollywood success of John Cena and Dave Bautista. The book also covers the founding of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Organized in 50 chapters, the book serves as a chronicle of professional wrestling's past, present, and future as narrated by Jim Ross, who was present to call these moments as they happened.