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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Jim Ross Details Terrifying Incident Days Before AEW All In
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. 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 "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 More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation 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. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Iconic wrestling announcer Jim Ross gives crucial health update after colon cancer diagnosis
Legendary pro wrestling play-by-play man Jim Ross is cancer-free and already has his next goal in front of him. The 73-year-old AEW voice announced on a recent episode of his 'Grilling JR' podcast Wednesday that he has won his cancer fight, one month after revealing a colon cancer diagnosis. 'The cancer's gone, which I'm very happy to say,' Ross said. Advertisement 4 Jim Ross attends the world premiere of 'Queen Of The Ring' at the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival on Oct. 19, 2024. Getty Images The WWE Hall of Famer stated he'd like to 'get back to work' behind the announce desk for AEW's 'big event' of All In at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 12. All In has become AEW's WrestleMania-like event and is in the U.S. for the first time after taking place at London's Wembley Stadium the past two years. Advertisement Ross was on the call for the main event of last year's edition. This marked he second time Ross has battled cancer in recent years, having previously been diagnosed with skin cancer in October 2021 and then going into remission by the end of the year. He underwent surgery a week after revealing he had colon cancer in May. 4 Jim Ross has worked for AEW since 2019. AEW Advertisement Ross praised AEW president Tony Khan for how he's handled his time away to deal with his recent health concerns. 'Tony Khan has been amazingly wonderful,' Ross said on his podcast. 'He supported me wholeheartedly, and I really do appreciate that. That's the way a boss should act.' Ross, who has been used in a more limited role the last few years, joined AEW at its inception in 2019 after 25 combined years in WWE, where he and Jerry 'The King' Lawler were the voices of the Attitude Era in the late 1990s and early 2000s. 4 Jim Ross at the announcer's desk during WWE Vengeance at the Civic Center on July 11, 2004 in Hartford, Connecticut. WWE via Getty Images Advertisement He has worked in wrestling since he began as a referee in 1974 for NWA Tri-State, which became Mid-South Wrestling under the legendary promoter Bill Watts. Ross, who also has Bell's palsy, moved to the broadcast team in 1977 and never looked back. 4 Jim Ross at an AEW event in 2022. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Provides Major Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
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. 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 "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. 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 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." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation 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. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
WWE legend Jim Ross, 73, releases health update after undergoing colon cancer surgery
JIM ROSS is feeling "blessed" after undergoing a successful operation for his colon cancer. The wrestling commentator last month revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time. 1 But he is feeling positive after a meeting with his surgeon, who is optimistic after performing an operation on Ross. The former WWE commentator revealed he was "scared to death" after his diagnosis - but is now feeling blessed thanks to a successful surgery. Ross, 73, said on the Grilling J.R. Podcast: 'I had a meeting with my surgeon earlier this week. 'He's very happy, which makes me very happy. So, I'm sore from the surgery. My abdomen is real sore, but I've endured worse, and so I'm feeling pretty good actually. 'Progress is good. I believe they got all the cancer, which is great. So, I'm very blessed in that regard. I was scared to death for a while. "I have to be honest with you. It's that mysterious thing that you don't know how — did they get everything they needed to get? Are we okay? "But I have a real good surgeon. He's taken care of me… I'm very blessed in that regard.' Ross already has his sights set on returning to the commentary booth for AEW Wrestling. He continued: "I hope to make it to Texas. My plan is to be there. So, we'll have to kind of wait and see. "I'd love to show up and do a match or two. That'd be cool. So, we'll see. "I don't wanna get too ambitious but, my plan is to be there and to participate. I wanna play. I want to get back in the game somehow, some way and contribute to the success of AEW."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jim Ross Shares Health Update After Colon Cancer Diagnosis
WWE Hall of Famer and AEW commentator Jim Ross recently provided an update on his health after being diagnosed with colon cancer. He first announced the diagnosis on May 15 through a post on social media. Ross informed the fans that he would undergo surgery within the following week or two. He said, 'Diagnosed this week with colon cancer. Surgery being scheduled in the next week or two. I appreciate your concern and support.' Advertisement On a recent episode of Grilling JR, Ross shared that cancer had affected two areas. He will have surgery for 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. 'Getting ready for surgery, and that's always stressful but I've prepared myself mentally and physically to endure the situation.' Ross acknowledged that recovery might prompt him to slow down. 'I'm thinking I'll really slow down after the surgery. I'll talk to the doctor, and see what he says. 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 in AEW.' Ross hopes to stay active & return to AEW following surgery. '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 in AEW, but I don't know if Tony will want me on, I don't know.' Stone Cold & Tony Khan reached out to Jim Ross 'I was at home and I got a call from Steve Austin. And when we got off the phone, I looked at my phone and we talked for 43 minutes. 43 minutes. And here's what your friends do. They call you, they talk to you, and at the end of the conversation, they tell you they love you. That's what Steve did. So that's what I got. And that cheered me up. And it made me feel strong and vibrant. Tony Khan called me, which was nice. You know, the Khan family has done an amazing job of taking care of JR since I signed with their company. He's very talent friendly. Maybe too friendly at times.' Advertisement Despite the unfortunate news, Jim Ross made it clear that he has no plans to retire. 'I don't plan on retiring, I plan on getting healthy and getting well and doing something for somebody and we'll see how that works out.' [H/T: f4wonline] Read More: Did You Know Jim Ross Was A Referee Early In His Career? The post Jim Ross Shares Health Update After Colon Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on Wrestlezone.
