AEW commentator Jim Ross is feeling much better from his recent health scare, but isn’t sure when his return to programming will happen.
Last month, Ross said he would be taking a few weeks away from his AEW duties to heal the wound in his leg that was caused by a battle with skin cancer.
On a recent edition of his “Grilling JR” podcast, Ross’ co-host Conrad Thompson noted that JR has been alcohol-free for 90 days and Ross shared an update on his health. He said,
“My goal is to get healthy, and drinking was not working well with my meds, my diabetes medications. I’m taking a new one, so it was a conflict. It’s a conflict of interests, so to speak, because I want to get healthier, and these meds gotta work, and I was diluting their strength by drinking, so I hung it up. I haven’t had any withdrawal, I haven’t had any sleepless nights. I haven’t cheated.
“I was tempted a couple nights ago, maybe it was Sunday, to go have a shot of Crown Royal, and I resisted the urge. I know that somewhere down the road, I’ll have that shot of Crown Royal, but I’m gonna do things in moderation, not like a massive 400-pound King Kong Bundy or something. But this has put a lot of weight off me. I’m losing weight, I feel healthier.
“I hope to go back to work sooner than later, but I’m not sure what the doctor’s gonna say. It’s not up to me. I gotta get released to go back to work because of this wound. The diabetes, I can handle and treat that on the road. But anyway, the drinking was just something that I had to do to maximize the investment, and it is significant, of all my medicines. So that’s why I did it, and it’s working out fine.”
Jim Ross joined AEW in 2019 on a three-year deal with the promotion. He began hosting his “Grilling JR” podcast that same year.
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AEW commentator Jim Ross has provided an update on his health after a recent health scare. Ross had taken a few weeks away from his AEW duties to focus on healing a wound in his leg caused by skin cancer. However, he is uncertain about when he will return to programming.
During an episode of his “Grilling JR” podcast, Ross’ co-host Conrad Thompson revealed that Ross has been alcohol-free for 90 days. Ross then shared an update on his health, stating that his goal is to get healthy and that drinking was not working well with his diabetes medications. He explained that he had to stop drinking to ensure the effectiveness of his medications and to improve his overall health.
Ross mentioned that he hasn’t experienced any withdrawal symptoms or sleepless nights since quitting alcohol. He also shared that he was tempted to have a shot of Crown Royal recently but resisted the urge. He plans to indulge in moderation in the future but emphasized that he wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The commentator expressed his hope to return to work soon but acknowledged that it ultimately depends on his doctor’s approval. While he can manage his diabetes while on the road, he needs medical clearance for his wound. Ross highlighted the positive impact of quitting alcohol, including weight loss and improved overall health.
Jim Ross joined AEW in 2019 on a three-year deal and has been hosting the “Grilling JR” podcast since then. Fans can stay updated with all wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow their Twitter and Facebook pages.
In conclusion, Jim Ross is focused on prioritizing his health and has made positive changes by quitting alcohol. His dedication to improving his overall well-being is commendable, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return to AEW programming once he receives medical clearance.