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TNA Wrestling announced today a cross-promotion partnership with the just-released movie “Queen of the Ring,” which hit movie theaters on March 7. This movie will be honoring the remarkable contributions of women in wrestling, particularly Mildred Burke.

Jim Ross Shares his Thoughts on Oklahoma Football

Jim Ross has dedicated over 50 years to the world of wrestling. He made a significant impact on the national stage at Wrestlemania IX and became widely recognized as the voice of WWE’s Attitude Era.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 26

How Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross Saved Ted DiBiase’s Life From A Murder Plot

Jim Ross has been in the professional wrestling business for a very long time. Though he’s clearly slowing down in consideration of his numerous health issues, he remains one of the most iconic play-by-play announcers of all time and continues to ply his trade with AEW to this very day.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 13

Jim Ross Says Ricky Starks Has A Unique Personality Following WWE NXT Debut

Former AEW star Ricky Starks made the jump to WWE just a day after being officially released from his previous home, sending the wrestling world buzzing almost immediately.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 5

‘The Rock’ Has Announced Appearance For The WWE RAW on Netflix Debut

As the old saying by the legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross goes, “Business just picked up!” On Sunday afternoon, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, aka “The Final Boss,” announced on his social media platforms that he will indeed be at the Intuit Arena in Los Angeles, CA, for the debut of WWE RAW on Netflix.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 29

Jim Ross Heaps Praise On Mercedes Moné Following AEW Full Gear

Rave reviews continue to pour in for both Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander following their TBS Championship Match at AEW Full Gear. Both women put on a nearly 20-minute clinic, the longest run time for a women's match in AEW history, that reportedly received high praise backstage and is now getting some public adulation as well.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 20

Jim Ross Provides Health Update After Major Surgery

WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW announcer, Jim Ross, relayed a significant update on his health during the Grillin JR podcast this week. Ross recently had cancer surgery on his hip, but said on the show that recovery is going well and that he feelS invigorated when he's on the road and in front of fans.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 3

Jim Ross champions for Shane McMahon to join AEW

In a recent episode of the "Grilling JR" podcast, veteran commentator Jim Ross shared his belief that McMahon could help AEW in multiple ways.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / July 13

Jim Ross undergoes wrist surgery

Jim Ross recently had surgery. Ross revealed on Sunday that he underwent a procedure on his wrist. He wrote, “Wrist surgery successfully done. Healing continues.” The 72-year-old has had several health-related concerns this year.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / June 26

AEW’s Jim Ross Suffers Another Medical Setback

Recent years have been hard on him, and now AEW’s Jim Ross suffers yet another medical setback. Long a WWE mainstay, he is one of the best commentators in professional wrestling history.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / June 25

Jim Ross again hospitalized due to difficulty breathing

The legendary “Voice of Wrestling” and AEW announcer Jim Ross has once again been hospitalized due to difficulty breathing. Ross posted an update on X on Tuesday noting that he has made another trip to the emergency room, just over a month after being hospitalized due to difficulty breathing.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / June 13

Update On Jim Ross’ Health, Plans To Return To AEW

He’s been dealing with some personal challenges of late, but we now have an update on Jim Ross’ health as well as plans to return to AEW. He has had a long and illustrious career, making a name for himself in WCW and WWE.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 12

Mike Breen and Jim Ross–Both Broadcasting Icons–Share Mutual Respect

When Jim Ross isn’t watching professional wrestling, his attention often shifts to another favorite of his–pro basketball. As the signature voice of his genre for the better part of three decades, Ross pays close attention to the broadcasters.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 24

Jim Ross to miss AEW Double or Nothing following hospitalization

Though he’s hoping for a quick recovery from his health issues, Jim Ross won’t be in Las Vegas for AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view this weekend. Ross announced on Thursday morning that he needed to make an unexpected trip to the emergency room due to shortness of breath.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

WWE legend Jim Ross hospitalized with medical issue

Legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross was hospitalized on Thursday with a medical issue.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 22

Jim Ross says AEW’s challenge is ‘creating new stars’

Jim Ross believes AEW’s challenge right now is creating new stars. Ross appeared on Busted Open Radio on Wednesday and was asked to give a letter grade to the company he’s worked for since it launched five years ago.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / March 22, 2024

Jim Ross Re-Signs With AEW, Thinks Retirement Happens This Year

Jim Ross re-signs with AEW, but the extension was only for a year as the pro wrestling legend sees retirement before 2024 concludes. Jim Ross has covered wrestling for a majority of his life.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / March 9, 2024

Jim Ross Provides Update On His Health Issues

We know he’s had a rough run of things recently, and Jim Ross provides an update on his health issues. The legendary commentator has called matches for many promotions, including WWE and of course AEW.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 1, 2024

Jim Ross undergoes cancer surgery

Hall of Fame wrestling announcer Jim Ross has announced that he underwent surgery to address cancer on his right hip on Thursday. In a social media post on Thursday night, Ross said that he had surgery on his right hip on Thursday morning: Had cancer surgery this morning on my right hip.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 14, 2023