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Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Ross offers encouraging update following colon cancer surgery

"Progress is good. I believe they got all the cancer, which is great."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 21, 2025 0
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Ric Flair deletes controversial post about Jim Ross

Wrestling legend Ric Flair faced backlash for a message saying Jim Ross shared his cancer diagnosis to get attention.

By Matt Yoder OnJun 1, 2025 0
Jim Ross calls an AEW show in 2021. Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling on YouTube.

Jim Ross shares health update: ‘Happy to say that today’s cancer surgery was a success’

"Now we begin to rehabilitate."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 28, 2025 0
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Dave Meltzer calls on WWE to recognize Jim Ross amid cancer battle

"This is above a wrestling war."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 26, 2025 0
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Legendary pro wrestling announcer Jim Ross reveals cancer diagnosis

The announcement comes amid a slew of health issues for the pro wrestling legend in recent years.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 15, 2025 0
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Legendary wrestling broadcaster Jim Ross records ‘Thursday Night Football’ cold open

"Check out the cold open that I voiced over this morning." 

By Reice Shipley OnDec 4, 2024 0
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Jim Ross hospitalized, will miss ‘AEW Double or Nothing’

Legendary pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross will miss this weekend's "AEW Double or Nothing" after being hospitalized.

By Chris Novak OnMay 24, 2024 0
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AEW’s Jim Ross: ‘I can think realistically this could be my last year’

AEW's Jim Ross, a legendary pro wrestling commentator, recently suggested that 2024 could be his final year in the chair.

By Chris Novak OnMar 20, 2024 0
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Jim Ross signs new one-year contract with AEW

"It was probably the quickest and easiest negotiation I’ve ever done in my career of 50 years."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 8, 2024 0
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Jim Ross reveals he will step away from AEW after taking nasty fall

"I apologize for the way I sounded tonight. Going to step away to heal. Thanks for your support."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 18, 2023 2
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Jim Ross to temporarily step aside from AEW commentary as he undergoes radiation treatment

Get well, JR!

By Phillip Bupp OnNov 26, 2021 0

WWE officially parting ways with announcer Jim Ross, who could resurface with a new rival

Ross, 67, said "I still feel I can get the job done doing wrestling play-by-play, and I want to explore that opportunity and possibility." He's been linked to new promotion AEW in some reports.

By Sean Keeley OnMar 7, 2019 2

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler will provide commentary for Raw 25th anniversary show

The iconic duo will return for the special anniversary episode.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 16, 2018 2

Jim Ross will return to WWE announcing with UK specials

Good Ol' JR will be calling matches for WWE once again.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 9, 2017 0
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Legendary WWE broadcaster Jim Ross returns on two-year deal

BAH GAWD! BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY!

By David Lauterbach OnApr 3, 2017 0

BAH GAWD: Jim Ross releasing Slobberknocker autobiography in October

Pro wrestling's legendary announcer is going to tell his story in an autobiography. MY GAWD ALMIGHTY!

By Ian Casselberry OnFeb 5, 2017 0

End of an Era: A tribute to WWE’s Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

Just like in “real” sports, when it comes to the WWE, the broadcast team plays a vital role...

By Jimmy Traina OnDec 13, 2016 0

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