The New Japan World of Kevin Kelly

Published: Nov. 14, 2018, 7:11 a.m.

The Rock called him \u201cHermie,\u201d and that\u2019s just one of the stories that New Japan Pro Wrestling announcer Kevin Kelly shares! He\u2019s talking about his first-ever gig at WCW, his first meeting with Vince McMahon, and his first audition with Jim Ross. Kevin worked with Billy Gunn, Mr. Perfect, and was there the night that Stone Cold Steve Austin showed up at Brian Pillman\u2019s house and gunshots rang out! Kevin also has stories about the Monday Night Wars, what finally turned the tides in WWE\u2019s favor, and his own departure from WWE.\xa0 And of course he\u2019s talking New Japan Pro Wrestling \u2013 the culture, the style, Kenny Omega, and Don Callis.