WWE: 5 Times Vince McMahon did something "just to be nice"

#2. Vince writes a touching letter to Jim Ross during a trying time

Jim Ross and Vince McMahon on Raw

Vince McMahon hasn't always been the nicest to legendary announcer Jim Ross over the years. From making him join the "Kiss My Ass Club", to mocking him personally on live TV, all the way to making him introduce the Fake Diesel and Razon Ramon back in the 90s - Vince has been anything but pleasant to JR.

Vince mocking JR's Bells Palsy, also on Raw

According to a segment in J.R.'s autobiography, Slobberknocker, he also loves the guy to death.

In 1998, J.R. was hit with a double whammy of bad luck. Not only had his mother passed away, but he also suffered another attack of Bell's Palsy, a nerve condition that completely numbed one side of his face. All of this caused a severe attack of depression and took some time off from work. He was seriously in a really bad way.

Then, he received this letter from Vince:

Dear JR,

It’s not the number of times you get knocked down in life that counts. What counts is the number of times you get the f*** back up. So get the f*** back up! Give the Stone Cold hand sign to everyone who wants you to stay down. Use the love, respect, admiration, strength, and will of your friends and family to bolster your spirit, restore your confidence, and help you face the challenges of the future.

You have come a long way, JR. You’ve earned a great deal of respect and admiration from family, friends, and foes. However, “that was yesterday.” I need you, your family needs you, your company needs you to help carry the WWF into the future, black hat and all.

JR you have my utmost respect, appreciation, and love!

Your friend, Vince.

P.S. There are 5,000 reasons for you to celebrate this Christmas in an envelope on my desk, which will be presented to you on your first day back at the office.

Merry Christmas

It's a touching moment that shows that no matter how much of a jerk McMahon can be sometimes, even to his friends, he'll always support them when they need it the most.

Jim Ross has a fair share in making the WWE the brand it is today. From being a color commentator to a talent manager, he has donned multiple hats for Vince and co. Despite sharing a blow hot blow cold type of relationship with the boss, JR got the support he needed when he required it the most.