Jim Ross Reveals Status For AEW Dynasty Amid TV Absence

Jim Ross is finally giving a clear update on his AEW status following that scary fall—and it sounds like a return is coming sooner than expected, but he won’t be there for Dynasty.

During the April 9 episode of Grilling JR, Ross addressed whether he’ll be at AEW Dynasty on April 12 in Vancouver, and confirmed he won’t be making the trip—but also made it clear he’s not far off from getting back to work.

“Probably next month, because I don’t think I’m gonna go to Vancouver. It’s a hard trip. That’s the only thing I have issues with in my life—is traveling.”

Ross didn’t hide the physical challenges he’s still dealing with, especially when it comes to long-distance travel. Despite that, the bigger takeaway is that JR is feeling significantly better—and is already looking ahead to a full return.

“Ramping and my legs hurt and all that shit. I’m up for anything, but flying that far is daunting, shall we say. But I feel good—I feel really good. I feel better than I’ve felt in a long time. I should be back to a normal schedule sooner than later.”

This comes after Ross revealed he suffered a frightening fall at home that left him stuck on the floor for hours, forcing him to miss recent AEW programming. While that situation raised real concern about his condition, this latest update shifts the focus to recovery—and a realistic timeline for his comeback.

At 74, Ross isn’t rushing the process, but he’s clearly not stepping away either. Skipping AEW Dynasty may be the cautious move, but all signs point to him being back behind the desk within weeks if things continue trending this way. For now, AEW will move forward without one of its most iconic voices—but it doesn’t sound like that absence will last long.

With Jim Ross targeting a return as soon as next month, how should AEW handle his role when he’s back—and do you think he should scale back travel moving forward? Drop your thoughts and feedback below.

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