Jim Ross doesn’t know how many more times he will be sitting behind an AEW announcer’s desk.
The voice of wrestling recently called the opening matches on the All In pay-per-view and is set to commentate on some matches at All Out. But what will be next for JR?
Speaking on the Grilling JR podcast, Ross admitted that his career is winding down but he is still more than capable of doing the job. But ultimately, if terms can’t be agreed then he will no longer be a part of the promotion:
“I’m 71 years old. I can’t do this forever. I feel like my work is pretty decent right now. My voice is strong. I don’t want to sit home, but you know, it takes two to tango. Like I said, I don’t know what the expectations are of me in an AEW world. I said before and I’ll stick with the same story because it’s true, and that is, you know, it’s up to Tony Khan in large part and Barry Bloom, who’s my agent.
You know, Barry Bloom represents The Young Bucks, I think Hangman Page, Kenny Omega. I think he represents Don Callis, who’s doing a good job. I have fun with Don calling him a miserable prick, but he kind of likes it and it fits him. He’s done a good job as a heel manager. Barry represents a lot of guys, which means to me that Barry has good communication with AEW. Now whether we get a deal done or we don’t get a deal done in time, you know, remains to be seen, and if it works out, then I’m in, and if it doesn’t work out, I’m out. It’s that simple.”
JR continued, stating that he does not have any requirements for the renewal and if it doesn’t work out then he has plans to keep himself busy:
“I’m not being nonchalant or cavalier about it. It’s just, that’s the reality. I’ve negotiated too many contracts to know how these things can or cannot work, but hopefully it’ll work out well. That’s what I want. I want to stay there. We’ll just have to wait and see. I mean, I’m not being flippant, and I’m serious about it, but you know, I can’t wave a magic wand and say, ‘Okay, here’s my deal and here’s what I will do.’
I haven’t made any demands at all, but I like the challenge of building Collision into a good show, a watchable show. I also think it’ll be a short negotiation. I’m very signable right now in that regard. So we’ll see. You know, I’m optimistic it’s gonna work out okay, but if it doesn’t, then you’ll be seeing me more on the autograph circuit and things of that nature. You never know what else might pop up. So I’m just, as Minnie Pearl would say, ‘I’m just proud to be here.'”
In recent news, Jim Ross revealed his favourite match that he has commentated on in his career.
Jim Ross Sees Improvement In Health
In good news for the AEW commentator, Ross has announced on social media that he is now cancer-free as his latest MRI came back negative. This is further good news following Ross being able to fully recover from a concussion sustained shortly before the debut episode of AEW Collision.
In recent news, Jim Ross has shared his thoughts on CM Punk’s recent AEW firing.
H/t to Wrestling News