Mauro Ranallo On What Vince McMahon Is Really Like, Being Compared To J.R.

Mauro Ranallo recently took part in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Reddit to promote SmackDown Live where he spoke on being compared to Jim Ross, what it’s like working with Vince McMahon, and more.

When asked about the above video where MMA legend Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic pranked him, Ranallo said even that wasn’t as intimidating as working with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

“Oh man, with all due respect to Cro Cop, Vince McMahon is an intimidating individual because of the amount of respect he commands because of what he’s done for entertainment, turning the business into a billion dollar success story,” Ranallo answered. “He rarely sleeps, he’s a workaholic, he’s passionate, he loves what he does. Every week I’m inspired by what he puts into his business. From the moment I arrive at the arena, it’s go time. It brings out the best in you because it comes from the top. But in terms of intimidating, Vince McMahon takes the cake for sure.”

Mauro says he’s flattered by comparisons to Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross, and that he considers J.R. and Gordon Solely to be the best in the business. He says the best announcers are ones who are “committed to the art of communication,” and says he used to volunteer to work for free at radio stations just to get his foot in the door.

Ranallo says what he likes about pro wrestling announcing over other sports is that he can show more of his personality.

“I love the entertainment business, I love sports, I think it allows me to show off more of my character and have fun knowing it’s entertainment as much as athletics,” said of announcing for WWE. “For me it’s the fun and the hype, when it’s done right there’s nothing like it because it takes you on a rollercoaster ride.”

You can read his entire Q&A on Reddit here.

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