Jim Ross shared an unlucky well being replace along with his followers.
Ross introduced he was recognized with colon most cancers on Thursday. In a message posted on Twitter/X, Ross stated he can have surgical procedure within the “subsequent week or two” and thanked followers for his or her assist throughout this time.
“Identified this week with colon most cancers,” Jim Ross stated on Twitter. “Surgical procedure being scheduled within the subsequent week or two. I recognize your concern and assist.”
Ross didn’t share any extra particulars about his standing. It’s unclear how lengthy Ross shall be away from AEW after he has surgical procedure.
Jim Ross beforehand stated he hopes to stay with AEW
Jim Ross has labored for AEW since 2019. He was the lead play-by-play announcer on the inaugural episode of AEW Dynamite that yr. Nevertheless, he has taken on a extra diminished position in recent times as a consequence of well being points. Ross introduced he had pores and skin most cancers in October 2021, however later stated he was cancer-free two months later. Ross had one other surgical procedure for most cancers on his proper hip in February 2024, however not too long ago stated in December 2024 his well being had improved an excellent deal.
Jim Ross’ final commentary look for AEW got here on the Dynasty pay-per-view in April. He beforehand addressed his contract standing on his podcast and believed his present deal expires in August, however hopes to return to AEW.
“I don’t have any sense or feeling that I’m not going to be saved due to the schedule I do. I may keep that for years to return, and I’m not saying that in a braggadocious trend. That is what I do. That is what I used to be born to do,” Jim Ross stated. “So long as my coronary heart is thrashing and I’m nonetheless wholesome—and proper now, fairly frankly, I’m more healthy than I’ve ever been. As soon as this wound heals and it’s getting nearer and nearer, I’ll be 100%.”