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Legendary professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross has revealed that he has been diagnosed with colon cancer. The 73-year-old made the announcement on Instagram earlier this week, sharing that he will undergo surgery in the coming weeks.
Ross, a beloved figure in the wrestling world, currently works with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a part-time commentator and senior advisor. He is best known for his iconic run as a play-by-play broadcaster with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where his voice became synonymous with some of the most memorable moments in wrestling history.
This diagnosis follows a series of health challenges for Ross. Just last year, he was hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath. Despite the scare, he returned to AEW television shortly afterward to conduct sit-down interviews with top stars Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland ahead of their world title match at Wembley Stadium—a historic event attended by over 50,000 fans.
Ross was also on commentary for the main event of AEW All In London, where Danielson captured the AEW World Championship just two months before retiring from full-time wrestling.
Support for Ross has poured in from fans and fellow professionals alike, including tributes from Chris Van Vliet and Major League Wrestling. The outpouring of well wishes reflects the immense respect Ross has earned during his five-decade career.
Ross’s medical history includes a prior battle with skin cancer in 2021, which he announced was in remission later that year. He also underwent eye surgery in 2018 and another successful cancer procedure earlier this year.
With a career that began in 1974, shortly after graduating college, Jim Ross has been a consistent presence in American professional wrestling. His contributions were officially recognized when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. He has also been named Commentator of the Year by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter an incredible 14 times.
As he faces this new challenge, fans around the world are rallying behind the voice of wrestling, hoping for another strong comeback from “Good Ol’ JR.”
