Jim Ross Details Terrifying Incident Days Before AEW All In
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Legendary announcer and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has revealed that he is recovering from a "bad fall" he suffered in his hotel room just two days before the recent AEW All In: Texas pay-per-view. On the latest episode of his Grilling JR podcast, Ross detailed the scary incident.
Despite the fall, Ross made his return to the commentary desk at the event on Saturday, July 12. He received a massive ovation from the Texas crowd and called the two main event matches of the evening.
Jim Ross' Fall
Ross explained that the fall happened on the Thursday night of the big event weekend in Dallas. The situation was made more challenging because he had misplaced his phone and was unable to call for any assistance.
"I had a bad fall on Thursday night in my hotel room," Ross said (H/T to WrestlingNews.co). "And I was lucky... I didn't have my phone because, as you know, I had left my phone in an Uber and I didn't have any way of communicating with anybody. I just went to bed. And it was challenging."
He noted that he believes he didn't break any bones, but he is dealing with significant soreness from soft tissue damage.
Wrestling Commentator Jim Ross attends the premiere of "What Now" at The Laemmle Music Hall on March 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California
Wrestling Commentator Jim Ross attends the premiere of "What Now" at The Laemmle Music Hall on March 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California
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The veteran announcer stated that he is still feeling the effects of the fall but remains in good spirits. He acknowledged that his age has made the recovery process a slow one.
"I was still sore, to this very minute, I'm still sore," he explained. "The older you get, the slower you heal. And that's kind of my situation right now... but I'll make it. I'll be alright."
A Lifetime Of Toughness
This incident is just the latest in a long history of health battles that Jim Ross has publicly and bravely fought.
For decades, he has dealt with Bell's palsy, a condition that has affected his facial muscles. In recent years, he has also undergone extensive radiation treatment and surgery for skin cancer.
His dedication to his craft in the face of these challenges is a testament to his toughness. His ability to show up and call the main events at All In just two days after a significant fall is another chapter in the resilient career of the man widely considered to be the greatest wrestling announcer of all time.
As the voice of WWE's Attitude Era, "Good Ol' JR" provided the soundtrack to a generation of fans, and his continued presence adds a "big match feel" to any event he is a part of.
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