Excalibur recalls chemistry test with Jim Ross before AEW launch
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Excalibur reflected on a chemistry test with Jim Ross prior to AEW's debut at Double or Nothing in 2019. In an interview, he described the initial apprehension from Ross regarding Excalibur's masked appearance during the test. Despite the doubts, they have collaborated effectively since then. Excalibur emphasized the importance of focusing on the wrestlers and their performances in the ring over self-promotion.
- •Excalibur recalls a chemistry test with Jim Ross ahead of AEW's launch.
- •Ross initially questioned Excalibur's professionalism due to his mask.
- •They have worked together consistently, aside from Ross' health issues.
- •Excalibur focuses on highlighting the wrestlers' actions in the ring.
- 3:30 PMWrestling Inc — Excalibur Recalls Chemistry Test With Jim Ross Before Starting With AEW
"AEW play-by-play announcer Excalibur recalls having to do a chemistry test with the Hall of Famer Jim Ross before AEW launched at Double or Nothing in 2019
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