During a recent edition of his “Grilling JR” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer and AEW broadcaster Jim Ross revealed that he’s going to be taking some time off to heal. This will begin this week.
Additionally, Good Ol’ JR provided an update on his current AEW contract, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On taking some time off to heal: “I’m gonna take some time off, starting this week. I’m not gonna be in [Oakland]. But my doctor believes that if I take a few weeks off, I’m not sure how many, we’ll see, it’s gotta heal, that being off an airplane for a few weeks will be good for my leg to heal, so what’s what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna take a few weeks off. I’m not gonna be on TV for a while until I can navigate the waters a little bit and get in that deep water. I love what I’m doing. We have a unique roster. There’s so many guys that we need to help as much as possible get over, but that goes for any wrestling TV show. That’s their objective.”
On getting the talent over on TV: “You have one goal when you’re on television in pro wrestling. Get the talent over. So I love doing that. I love that role, I love helping these young kids who ask questions. ‘Did you watch my match’ or ‘Would you watch my match’ or ‘What do you think about this?’ So I’m gonna take some time off to get my leg to heal. I’ve been suffering with this shit for almost two years. How much good barbecue can a country boy eat? So somewhere along the way, I gotta turn the corner and get better. I’m not in a great deal of pain except when I get to the city I’m flying to, my leg swells up like a cantaloupe, and it hurts like hell. So I want to try to not travel, see how that affects me, and go from there. So I’ll be missing for a couple weeks. I’ll keep everybody posted here. I’m feeling good, I feel strong. I feel motivated. I feel like I’m lucky that I’m working for TK. He’s the one that brought up the fact that we want you healthy for the long run. So he’s been taking very good care of me. I really do appreciate what he’s doing for me and that he’s paying attention.”
On how much time is left on his AEW contract: “I have a contract that’s in place, I tend to honor it. It’s still got a few months left, and Tony Khan has indicated to me, as early as this week, at least to my representative Barry Bloom, that he’d like for me to stay. I’m not looking to go anywhere. It’s just that I need to heal. That’s all. Simplistically as that. My leg needs to heal, and the good news is that the wound is getting much better, so I am healing. I just gotta get better. It’s not a matter of pain tolerance. The pain comes when I get to the city I’m flying to. Flying is the enemy right now. So if I can heal a little bit more, then flying becomes less of an issue. With this job, I can’t do it without flying. So flying is a necessary evil, if you want to use that term, and that’s kind of how I’m approaching it. So I have no plans on leaving AEW. I like working for Tony. Tony’s been good to me, he’s taken great care of me. We just have a very unique relationship. I’m not high maintenance, even with a bad leg and stuff. I don’t want to be high maintenance.”
Earlier this year, Jim Ross underwent radiation treatment for skin cancer.
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Jim Ross, WWE Hall of Famer and AEW broadcaster, recently announced that he will be taking some time off to heal. This decision comes as Ross has been dealing with a leg injury for almost two years. He shared this news during a recent episode of his podcast, “Grilling JR.”
Ross revealed that his doctor advised him to take a few weeks off and avoid traveling by airplane to allow his leg to heal properly. He expressed his love for what he does and his desire to help the young talent in AEW get over with the audience. Ross emphasized that the main goal when on television in pro wrestling is to get the talent over, and he enjoys playing a role in achieving that objective.
Despite taking time off, Ross assured fans that he has no plans to leave AEW. He mentioned that he still has a few months left on his contract, and Tony Khan, the owner of AEW, has expressed his desire for Ross to stay with the company. Ross praised Khan for taking good care of him and ensuring his health and well-being.
Ross also provided an update on his ongoing battle with skin cancer. Earlier this year, he underwent radiation treatment for the condition. While dealing with this health issue, Ross continues to work and fulfill his responsibilities as a broadcaster for AEW.
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In conclusion, Jim Ross’s decision to take time off to heal is a necessary step in his recovery process. His dedication to helping young talent and his commitment to AEW are evident in his desire to continue working for the company. Fans can look forward to Ross’s return after he has properly healed and regained his strength.