Jim Ross is as soon as once more going through a significant well being scare. The legendary wrestler commentator, who at the moment works with All Elite Wrestling, revealed he has been identified with colon most cancers on X on Thursday afternoon.
“Recognized this week with colon most cancers,” Ross’ put up learn. “Surgical procedure being scheduled within the subsequent week or two. I admire your concern and assist.”
Ross is most well-known for his two-decade-long stint in WWE from 1993 to 2013, the place he served together with shade commentator Jerry Lawler throughout the iconic “Angle Period.” Whereas that WWE run could also be what most followers know Ross for, he reduce his enamel working for a wide range of territories and wrestling promotions, together with Mid-South Wrestling, Jim Crocket Promotions, and World Championship Wrestling.
Ross has had earlier well being points. Ross introduced that he had been identified with pores and skin most cancers in 2021, and in February 2024 posted on X that he had undergone most cancers surgical procedure on his proper hip. He additionally lives with Bell’s palsy, a situation that causes momentary weak spot or paralysis of the facial muscle groups on one facet of the face.
Ross signed with AEW in 2019, although varied well being points have led to him briefly taking time away from the commentary desk resulting from varied well being points. Along with his present AEW duties on the commentary desk, Ross additionally serves as an analyst and senior advisor.