Jim Ross comments on his future.
Legendary commentator Jim Ross, 72, has been in the business since the 1970s. He had a lengthy run with WWE, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Ross joined AEW in 2019, and he has battled health issues during his time with the company. He recently announced that he had signed a new one-year contract to stay there.
Ross answered questions on the latest episode of Grilling JR. In one highlight, he was asked whether signing a one-year contract meant that this would be his final year as a commentator. He stated that it was realistic to think that. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)
“I think so. It’s realistic to think that,” Jim Ross said. “I’m 72 years old, I feel good, I get healthier every day, which is great, but I have to think realistically this could be my last year and more than likely will. It’s to be determined. That’s between me, my health, and Tony Khan. Right now it’s a good plan because I’m essentially working, as I understand, pay-per-views only.
“That’s where you’ll find me, as the plan goes, as we speak. As we know, in pro wrestling, things change and could be different, but I don’t think so with this occasion. I think it’s what I’ll be doing, and that’s fine with me. I get to go to big shows, call big matches on big shows. Tony Khan has a good feel for what he’d like me to do, and my skill set. Right now, my situation is, I’m going to be married to the pay-per-views. That’s good. Maybe it’ll help the buy rates a bit. Storytelling will be a little sounder and different.”
Ross returned at AEW Revolution, as he called the world title match and the main event, which was Sting’s retirement bout. It is not known when he will return to AEW programming.
