Legendary announcer Jim Ross has shared a positive update on his health. On his Grilling JR podcast, he confirmed his cancer is gone and praised AEW President Tony Khan.
Ross has been dealing with health issues for some time. He stated that his main goal now is to get back to work at the commentary desk.
Jim Ross Is Cancer-Free
Ross expressed his excitement about returning to AEW. He also delivered the welcome news about his health status.
“The cancer’s gone, which I’m very happy to say,” Ross shared (H/T to WrestlingNews.co). “So you know, I’m blessed that my health has returned, and I’m feeling pretty damn good.”
He is eager to stop sitting at home. He is targeting a major upcoming AEW event for his return.
“My plan is to be in Dallas for the big event [AEW All In],” Ross said.
Praise For Tony Khan
Ross made a point to thank his boss for his support. He said Tony Khan has been “amazingly wonderful” during his illness.
“He supported me wholeheartedly and I really do appreciate that,” Ross stated. “That’s the way a boss should act, should do is take care of your people.”
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He noted that he feels indebted to Khan and AEW. He plans to repay that support by doing his best work when he returns.
“Tony Khan has certainly taken good care of me, and I plan on being reciprocal and doing my best to take care of him in my role going forward,” he said.
AEW All In weekend takes place in Arlington, Texas. It begins with the Starrcast convention on Friday, July 11, and the pay-per-view is on Saturday, July 12.
Ross has been a foundational voice for AEW since its inception. He signed with the company in April 2019 in a dual role as both a lead commentator and a senior advisor, bringing instant credibility and a familiar, respected voice to the new promotion.
For years, Ross was a regular fixture on the commentary team for Dynamite and major pay-per-views, calling many of the company’s most historic moments. While health issues have recently seen him transition to making special appearances on shows like Collision and pay-per-views, he remains a key figure and mentor within the company.
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