Episode 347: JR Calls Samoa Joe versus Kenta Kobashi

On this special Thanksgiving edition of Grilling JR, the Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross, delivers the ultimate holiday gift with a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. JR sits down to call the legendary Ring of Honor classic: Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi — a match widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestling bouts of the 21st century.

This historic 2005 showdown wasn't just a dream match — it was a cultural collision between two of the most respected wrestlers on the planet. Kobashi, the iconic hero of Japanese puroresu, made a rare U.S. appearance that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, while Samoa Joe was in the midst of a career-defining run that cemented him as the face of ROH. Their encounter became an instant classic, praised for its raw physicality, drama, and the electric atmosphere that only happens when two once-in-a-generation talents collide.

And now, for the first time ever, this iconic match is being called by any wrestling commentator — and who better than Jim Ross?

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the G.O.A.T. doing what he does best… calling one of the most important and celebrated matches in modern wrestling history.

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