Ladies and gents, gather ’round for a tale that’s as unexpected as a steel chair to the back! The legendary voice of wrestling, Jim Ross, recently found himself in an emergency room visit that’s got the wrestling world buzzing louder than a packed arena on a Saturday night.
Our beloved WWE Hall of Famer took to social media to share the news. Feeling short of breath, Ross decided to play it safe and head to the ER. And because JR knows how to keep his fans in the loop, he also posted a heartwarming photo of his two daughters by his side. Nothing like a bit of family love to boost those recovery vibes!
In true fan fashion, a well-meaning follower suggested that Ross ditch the cigarettes. JR, ever the sport, agreed that quitting smoking was indeed on his to-do list. It’s no secret that Ross has had a few health scares over the years. In a recent interview, he even mentioned feeling better than ever, crediting vaping with helping him kick his pain medication habit. He’s also been celebrating a significant milestone: being cancer-free after a skin cancer diagnosis in 2021, and successfully undergoing hip cancer surgery earlier this year. Talk about resilience!
Ross has been a familiar, if not constant, presence on AEW television, making sporadic appearances over the past year. His last stint was at the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view in April, and let’s not forget his role in Sting’s final match at Revolution this year. Despite surgery just days before the show, Ross powered through the pain to support his long-time friend. Now that’s dedication!
Despite his health hurdles, Ross isn’t ready to hang up his headset just yet. He’s even floated the idea of reuniting with his old commentary partner, Jerry Lawler, for one last run. The dynamic duo back together? Now that’s a match we’d love to see!