Josh Barnett Says He Was Stressed When Mauro Ranallo Left AXS, Talks Jim Ross Joining Him

To call Josh Barnett a multi-tasker would be a gross understatement. The former UFC Champion still actively competes at the highest level of MMA, occasionally does pro wrestling and submission wrestling, and had an acting career, with his new film Never Back Down: No Surrender releasing June 6. In addition to all of that, Barnett has received rave reviews for his work as a color commentator for NJPW on AXS.

Barnett’s commentary alongside Mauro Ranallo was widely considered to solidify the two as the best English speaking commentary team in wrestling. So good, in fact, that the WWE came calling for Ranallo for their Smackdown program. While Barnett was thrilled for his friend, he was a little nervous for himself.

“Look, Sean, you have no idea how stressed I was when I found out Mauro …

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