Jim Ross has been commentating in AEW since 2019. However, the former WWE employee recently went on a break, the reason behind which was not revealed properly. After coming back to his workplace for AEW Revolution 2024, the commentator also returned to his podcast show Grilling JR. In a recently premiered podcast episode, Ross confessed why he was not seen anywhere for weeks.

Because of his absence from the television, social media, and podcasts, fans were busy speculating why the commentating legend was nowhere to be seen. To clarify these rumors, the co-host on the show asked Ross to give everyone a brief update.

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In June 2023, JR hurt himself carrying out his everyday activities and had to wait around two months before finally returning in August. His health concerns often cause him such hinderances with work. In February, Ross fell and broke his hip. This is the reason why he was absent from everywhere. Meanwhile, he was in rehab for three weeks.

“I spent about three weeks in rehab, physical therapy and all that stuff. Of course it’s no fun,” revealed JR. He further confessed that he didn’t like staying there, so he instead came home early and continued rehabilitation at his own place.

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Ross continued, “I came home and I have an in-home nurse. She’s been here and gone already today and so, I’m healing, just taking some time.”

Right before this injury, Ross underwent another surgery on his right hip. However, this time around, it was a cancer surgery. After it was completed the legendary commentator felt grateful for his fans and also updated them as soon as he could.

Tony Khan’s employee thanked the fans for their support

The 72-year-old had been suffering from cancer for a while. Recently, he had an extensive surgery performed on him and everything seemed to be going his way. After the procedure was complete and Ross was in a condition to finally update the world, he took to his social media account and wrote a tweet for everyone.

In minimal words possible, the AEW employee thanked all the fans for their unshakable support. Although he did not say it anywhere, but it is visible that he believes that the fans earned an update from him due to their growing concern.

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Will Jim Ross continue in the wrestling company for long given his health problems?