Jim Ross’ AEW Hiatus Will Last Longer Than Expected

Jim Ross is a bona fide legend in pro wrestling. His voice means a lot to fans, and he helped ass a bit of legitimacy to AEW during the company’s early days. Since then, he’s taken a backseat in recent memory, but JR is still part of the AEW team.

Jim Ross announced last week that he will need to take some time off television. He hasn’t been feeling his best, and the WWE Hall of Famer needs to take care of some of those medical issues.

While speaking on Grilling JR, Jim Ross provided an update and noted that he will be off for a few more weeks. He still has a few weeks to go, as he commented about how getting old is not a great thing.

“I’m pretty good, Conrad. Had a busy week at the doctors’, and trying to get all these little things taken care of. They’re not little things if you let them go. So anyway, I’m getting better, I think. Still gonna be off work for a few more weeks, and then we’ll just move on, and hopefully it’ll work out. I had a long doctor’s meeting yesterday, over two hours. You know how it goes. Getting old is the sh*ts.”

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Jim Ross had a lengthy and distinguished pro wrestling career, marked by his roles as a ringside commentator, announcer, and backstage interviewer. He started out as a full-time announcer for AEW, but he has since been relegated to shorter stints on the commentary table.

Jim Ross gained recognition for his distinct and authoritative voice, which made him a staple of wrestling broadcasts. Ross’s career spanned several wrestling promotions, including WWE and WCW, where he played a crucial role in delivering commentary and enhancing the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling matches. Throughout his tenure, he became known for his contributions to the industry’s overall presentation, making him a respected figure among wrestling fans and professionals alike.

Jim Ross is a pro wrestling legend, who has solidified himself in the history of the business. He worked for many companies and called a ton of historic moments. Only time will tell what else is in store for Good ole JR before he hangs up his cowboy hat for good.

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