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Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pro Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Shares Major Surgery Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The professional wrestling world was saddened when it learned that legendary announcer Jim "JR" Ross was diagnosed with cancer and would require surgery. The WWE Hall of Famer revealed the news on his "Grillin' with JR" podcast on May 26, 2025. "Getting ready for surgery and that's always stressful. But, I've prepared myself mentally and physically to endure the situation." "I got cancer and I'll think of it in a minute. Isn't that something? I have separated myself from the specifics of this situation, a lot, and I don't mean to do it. It just happens... "I have -- I'm trying to think of that. Cancer of the what? I can't remember what I got. I got 'em in two places and they're gonna take 'em out today. I believe today." More Pro Wrestling: Legendary Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross To Undergo Surgery Later, Ross shared a photo on social media of him being taken in to surgery, saying that he was checked in and "ready to kick this cancer out on its a***." Checked n and ready to kick this cancer out on its a**! — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) May 27, 2025 Now, Ross' team has provided a further update on his surgery. And it's a reason to celebrate. HOUSTON - APRIL 04: WWE announcer Jim Ross, center, along with Mean Gene Okerland and Ric Flair attends the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania's WWE Hall of Fame at the Toyota Center on April 4, 2009... HOUSTON - APRIL 04: WWE announcer Jim Ross, center, along with Mean Gene Okerland and Ric Flair attends the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania's WWE Hall of Fame at the Toyota Center on April 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. More Bob Levey/WireImage/Getty Images Conrad Thompson, Ross' co-host on his podcast, shared on social media that the surgery was a success. "Just heard from [Rafael Morffi] that JR's surgery went well and they hope to have successfully removed all of his cancer this morning," Thompson shared happily. "Please keep [JR] in your thoughts and prayers as he begins his recovery!" Just heard from @rmorfnyc that JR's surgery went well and they hope to have successfully removed all of his cancer this morning! Please keep @JRsBBQ in your thoughts and prayers as he begins his recovery! 🙏 🤲 ♥️ — Conrad the Mortgage Guy (@HeyHeyItsConrad) May 27, 2025 Everyone here at Newsweek Sports wishes Ross the best as he begins his recovery journey. More Pro Wrestling: Former AEW Wrestler To Make WWE In-Ring Debut Despite needing time to recover, the 73 year old Ross shared that he had no plans of retiring, but he may need to slow down for the sake of his health. "This is crazy, on the eve of hours before my surgery, but it's crazy to say I don't plan on retiring," Ross said. "I plan on getting healthy, getting well, and coming back and doing something for somebody, and we'll see how that works out." All Elite Wrestling joins fans around the world in sending love and support to Jim Ross as he battles colon cancer. J.R. is a valued member of the AEW family, and we stand beside him during his journey toward recovery. — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 15, 2025 "I'll try to really slow down when this is over. Make a few autograph appearances, which I love to do, and see what Tony Khan's got ready for me for AEW. "I could still do my schedule I had, but I don't know if anybody else believes that. I believe it. I still would love to do the pay-per-views on AEW, but I don't know if he -- Tony will want me on, I don't know." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer Names Real Face of AEW AEW President Tony Khan Calls Out WWE Counter Programming WWE Notes: Bronson Reed Returns, Evolution 2 Officially Announced, More For more WWE, AEW, and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Stone Cold Steve Austin Reveals What Would Get Him Back in the Ring
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's electrifying return to the ring against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, his first official match in nearly two decades, sparked speculation about potential future bouts. While both Austin and Owens fondly remember the match, and many fans view it as a fitting final chapter, Austin recently addressed his own feelings about his in-ring future during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. When asked if he was at peace with the critically acclaimed match against Owens being his last, the Texas Rattlesnake confirmed he was, while also revealing the low-pressure scenario that might still hold some appeal for him. "Totally," Austin responded when asked if he was at peace. "There is always that part in the back of your mind — there was a match, I think they billed it as an exhibition match between Nick Bockwinkel and Billy Robinson in Japan. Those two guys put on a really nice clinic. It was about 11 to 15 minutes, and the Japanese people really appreciated that match. Those guys were badass and could really work." He elaborated on why that specific match style holds interest for him now, differentiating it from a high-stakes comeback attempt of having a full-blown wrestling match. "To do something like that would be fun. It's an exhibition, you're not trying to go out there and steal the show, just go out there to do it one more time in front of the fans because you love the business as much as you do and it would be very interesting," he explained. "You always think in the back of your mind about something like that. Exhibition-style, so you don't have all that pressure of trying to be who you were in your athletic prime." HOUSTON - APRIL 04: 2009 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Stone Cold Steve Austin attends the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania's WWE Hall of Fame at the Toyota Center on April 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.... HOUSTON - APRIL 04: 2009 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Stone Cold Steve Austin attends the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania's WWE Hall of Fame at the Toyota Center on April 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. More More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Austin acknowledged the physical realities of performing years after his peak. "When you're out of prime, there is a night and day difference of how you can perform. That's the way it is for any athlete in any sport." Ultimately, Austin reiterated his contentment should the Owens match stand as his final in-ring performance. "If that was my last endeavor in the ring, I'm totally at peace with it. I ran hard, I had fun. We achieved a lot. It was what it was and I have no regrets. I gave it everything I had," he concluded. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
