Jim Ross Admits He Needs a Cane to Get Around Amid Mobility Issues

Jim Ross is one of the most beloved voices in professional wrestling history — but behind the scenes, the legendary broadcaster has been fighting battles far more personal than any storyline.

On a recent episode of his Grilling JR podcast, Ross got real about his health struggles over the past two months. According to the Hall of Fame commentator, things got so serious that he wasn’t sure he’d survive.

“And I can tell you from my own personal experiences — your health, it’s all about your health, man. All about your health. You know, there were times in the last 60 days I didn’t know if I was going to make it. So, it’s serious.”

Despite his condition, Ross still shows up for the fans. These days, he uses a cane or walker and needs assistance while traveling — but he continues to make meet-and-greet appearances because of what they give back to him emotionally.

“Uh, I use a cane or a walker, and I have to have a little help when I’m flying, but I love going to these appearances and seeing the fans and hearing their stories. It’s good medicine for me, quite frankly.”

Ross acknowledged that with his mobility declining, he’s unsure how much longer he’ll be able to keep doing public events.

“So I don’t know how many more of these I’ll get to have. My getting around — my mobility — has been hampered.”

JR underwent surgery for colon cancer back in May and has since made sporadic appearances on AEW programming, mainly for pay-per-view broadcasts. Even through pain and limited movement, he’s never stopped giving back to the fans and the sport he loves. Jim Ross has given his voice, his heart, and his legacy to wrestling for decades — and now fans are giving him their support right back.

How long do you think Jim Ross will keep calling matches and doing appearances? Should AEW give him a more permanent off-screen role to preserve his health? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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