Jim Ross Provides Health Update After Missing AEW Double or Nothing
Legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross has given fans an encouraging update on his fitness after missing the AEW Double or Nothing event due to a clinical emergency. On May 23rd, Ross discovered through social media that he turned into admitted to the emergency room following a bout of shortness of breath, which led to his absence from the high-profile wrestling event.
During a current episode of his podcast, Grilling JR, Ross shed light on his ordeal. He confirmed that he had shriveled a pandemic, which necessitated his hospitalization. Despite the scare, Ross, acknowledged affectionately by using fanatics as “JR,” is on the road to restoration and remains optimistic approximately his fitness and destiny engagements.
“I’m good. I’m getting better every day. Well, I’m in Oklahoma. So that’s good for me,” Ross said, sharing his relief at being home. He recounted his journey back to Oklahoma, which took an unexpected turn when he fell ill. “I flew out here about two weeks ago, thinking that it was time to come home and evaluate everything. But on the way here, I contracted a virus, which was not cool.”
Ross went on to explain how his condition deteriorated rapidly upon his return, leading to his hospitalization. “So the guy that helps me here and runs my website, Steven Link, he picked me up and brought me home. I was feeling really bad, I don’t know why. So we went to the emergency medical thing, and they admitted me to the hospital right away, so that was kind of scary. I stayed in the hospital here in Oklahoma for three nights, I think it was, which is never any fun.”
The iconic announcer revealed that he was diagnosed with a virus, which left him struggling for a few days. However, Ross’s resilient spirit shone through as he described his recovery. “I was diagnosed as having, I think they call it virus A or something along those lines. So I struggled a little bit for three days, but I got over the hump, as I always do. Seems like I always kick out. Can’t do any jobs, not in Oklahoma. That’s like [Jerry] Lawler getting beat in Memphis, it just don’t happen. So anyway, I stayed in the hospital for a few days.”
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Ross’s willpower to bounce back was glaring as he discussed his plans for the future. He cited having an oxygen unit at home to useful resource in his recovery, even though he cited he no longer wanted it. Expressing gratitude for the assist he has received, Ross introduced his goal to go back to AEW at the approaching AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event on June 30th.
“I got out of the hospital, obviously. I’m not there now, and feeling better. So it was a viral thing. I wasn’t prepared for it, quite frankly. I had to get on oxygen, I had an oxygen unit in my home. Still do, I haven’t been using it. I don’t need it. So I had a little challenge, but that’s the way it is. The thing you have to realize is, you just gotta understand that getting older comes with a price.”
Ross’s fighting spirit and love for his work are clear as he spoke about his upcoming commitments. “Anyway, I’m battling. I feel good, actually. I’ve got some appearances coming up. Next time I’m going on the road will be for this AEW pay-per-view, so I’m gonna resume my schedule of that activity. So I’ll be at the next pay-per-view, as far as I know. If Tony Khan doesn’t want me there, then he’ll tell me. But that’s not been the case.”
Ross expressed his appreciation for AEW President Tony Khan’s support during his recovery. “He’s been very supportive, which I appreciate. He’s ended up being a really good boss in that respect, and I appreciate that. He doesn’t have to be as nice to me as he is, but he’s very nice, and I’m very appreciative.”
Jim Ross Signs New Deal with AEW
In March 2024, Ross signed a new one-12 months cope with AEW, that specialize in calling pay-according to-perspectives without being worried in weekly shows consisting of Dynamite, Collision, or Rampage. Ross mentioned that this contract might mark the very last bankruptcy in his illustrious career as an announcer.
H/t to Fightful
