Jim Ross doesn’t know when he’ll be back in AEW.
Back in November, Jim Ross announced that he was once again taking time away from AEW to heal an ongoing leg wound that stems from his battle with skin cancer. On the latest episode of Grilling JR, the WWE Hall of Famer gave an update on his healing process, saying:
“I’m taking it a day at a time. I feel great. My leg hurts, all that stuff, that’s nothing new. It’s an open wound and it’s been open for over a year. That ain’t good.”
Continuing, Ross explained that his blood sugar levels being high have proved a hindrance to his wound healing, but that he’s been taking insulin injections that have proven effective in helping him achieve healthier numbers.
“The medicines that have been prescribed to me are working. Mentally, I feel like I’m back in the hunt competitively. I have no idea what my future is at AEW, I have no clue. And to be very frank about it, I’m not worried about it yay or nay. My work should stand on its own after 50 years for God’s sake, seriously. So, sometimes I worry too much.”
Will Jim Ross Be At AEW Worlds End?
Co-host Conrad Thompson asked Jim Ross if he would be able to return to the commentary booth by AEW Worlds End on December 30th, and Ross responded that while he would like to be at the event, he doesn’t yet have a timetable for his return.
“I have the corner of my eye thought about the pay-per-view coming up that you just mentioned on Long Island. But that’s a hope that I would be healthy enough and able to work and work to the level that I need to work.
“I don’t have a date. It’s just hard to plan. I don’t want to set myself up for disappointment. If I’m going to do something and I say I’m going to do it then it’s going to get done but I can’t commit to that right now because I still got some ongoing health issues that need to be addressed and they are being addressed.”
Jim Ross also opened up about how important it is to return to the world of wrestling, especially since the tragic passing of his wife in 2017.
“When you’re 71 and you’ve spent your whole life in this business, and I have, early 20s when I got into this stuff. No regrets, it’s just in my blood. As long as my heart’s beating that blood, I want to be involved in some way because I still love the wrestling business.
“It’s cruel sometimes. It’s challenging more often that not but for some reason, it’s what I love. And now that Jan’s gone, I need something to love. And I’m not being funny here, I need to make sure I got something in the works to fill that void because I can’t replace her, God bless her, I wish I could.”
In a more positive update, Jim Ross’ AEW return has been officially announced.
h/t F4WOnline