Jim Ross finally caught a break with his health, because the WWE Hall of Famer didn’t have to go through another brain surgery after all. Doctors were preparing to operate on JR’s shunt on November 10, but a positive CT scan changed those plans at the last minute.
On November 11, 2026, Conrad Thompson provided the update on Twitter after a fan asked how Ross was doing following his scheduled surgery. Instead of giving an update on his recovery from the operation, Thompson revealed that doctors had actually postponed the entire procedure because of the encouraging scan results.
“They postponed it after a good CT scan. Hoping for another good report this morning with a new CT scan!”
That’s a welcome change for Ross, who has spent the past several months dealing with one medical issue after another. As Ringside News previously covered, Thompson announced on November 10 that JR was scheduled to undergo another operation involving his brain shunt. At the time, Thompson asked wrestling fans to rally around Ross while he prepared for surgery.
“Good ole JR is having shunt surgery this morning. Let’s all pray for his speedy recovery! 🙏 Jim deserves a break.”
The surgery was supposed to address ongoing problems with Ross’ brain shunt, which was originally installed to help drain excess fluid. The device had made a major difference in his ability to walk and maintain his balance, but things took a bad turn when doctors discovered bleeding during an earlier CT scan.
Ross previously explained that his surgeon had turned off the shunt because of those complications, leaving him dealing with more medical problems while doctors worked to figure out the next step. Now it appears the latest scan was encouraging enough for doctors to hold off on another operation. That’s certainly better news than what fans were expecting after Thompson’s original announcement.
However, JR isn’t completely out of the woods just yet. Thompson confirmed that another CT scan was scheduled for the morning of November 11, and everyone is hoping those results are just as encouraging. He didn’t say whether the surgery had been canceled entirely or simply pushed back while doctors continue monitoring Ross.
After everything JR has been through, avoiding another trip to the operating room is a pretty big deal. The legendary announcer has been battling health problems for months, and this is finally a positive development. Now the hope is that his next scan delivers more good news and he can get back to recovering without needing another surgery.
What do you think about Jim Ross’ surgery being postponed after his positive CT scan? How much are you looking forward to seeing Good Ol’ JR back behind the commentary desk? Let us know your thoughts and well wishes in the comments below.
