6 WWE Superstars you didn't know were close to The Undertaker and Kane in real life

#6 Jim Ross

JR called the Roman Reigns vs. The Undertaker match at WrestleMania 33 upon “special request”

It is a well-known fact that Jim Ross is the only non-wrestler backstage who is respected by the entire locker as if he were a main event level Superstar. Ross is known for being one of the most important backstage personalities since the 90's, and he has built close friendships with the top wrestlers of the era including Triple H, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.

JR and the Deadman are so close, in fact, that even though Jim Ross was on the commentary table for RAW for the greater part of his career, he still appeared on SmackDown now and then to call Taker's biggest matches. JR called the Deadman's WrestleMania XXVIII match against Triple H after Taker had called to request him personally and the same happened at WrestleMania 33 where he fought Roman Reigns in what was to be his supposed last match.

The Undertaker definitely respects JR for his ability to call matches and make them more interesting, and the two have definitely formed a very strong bond during their time in WWE together.

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