WWE and AEW Stars React to Devastating News Around Wrestling Legend
Legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross took to X this afternoon to announce he has colon cancer. JR has been on the mic in parts of six decades, including a 20-year career in the WWE and as the original play-by-play commentator for AEW.
JR has already overcome skin and hip cancer and lives with Bell's Palsy, which is a condition that temporarily paralyzes his facial muscles. Even throughout his unfortunate history of health scares, JR has always remained a positive force in the industry, and his voice is synonymous with some of the business's most iconic moments. Stars across all companies, past and present, took to social media to react to the heartbreaking news.
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AEW posted a statement wishing well to one of their own.
The current face of AEW, Will Ospreay, wished his colleague well.
Former WCW boss and Raw general manager, Eric Bischoff, had some touching words of encouragement.
AEW star Swerve Strickland kept his message simple.
Matt Hardy responded with a sweet personal touch.
Combat sports journalist and known JR fan, Ariel Helwani, chimed in.
Mike Santana, a former AEW original now working in TNA, shared his thoughts.
AEW star, Jeff Jarrett, shared his love.
It's unclear when or if JR will put back on a headset, but he's a fighter. He's endured enough adversity for three lifetimes and continues to persevere.
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Even at 73, he's still a joy to listen to, and few have been able to come close to his ability to tell the story of a match. Wishing "The Goat" the best on his road to recovery.
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