Jim Ross Thinks His Rib Was Broken At NJPW G1 Special; Fall Was Not Planned

Pat FanninJuly 9, 2018, 3:02 pm

Being on commentary came with physical consequences for Jim Ross.

At the NJPW G1 Special at Saturday, Jim Ross was involved in the action during the IWGP United States Championship match between Jay White and Juice Robinson. White threw Robinson into a number of guardrails including the one in front of Josh Barnett and Jim Ross’ AXS TV commentary booth.

The guardrail slammed into the table which sent the 66-year-old Ross backwards in his chair and falling on the floor. The incident can be seen in the tweet below including Barnett’s reaction.

.@JoshLBarnett has had enough! —#G1USA #NJPW @njpwglobal pic.twitter.com/4g6v7dfBwU

— AXS TV (@AXSTV) July 8, 2018

When Ross rose, he asked for his hat and said he was “fine” but on Monday morning he tweeted that he had some problems while traveling.

For the record, the ‘bump’ I took at ringside at #G1SanFrancisco was not storyline driven matter nor was it discussed.

I think I broke a rib.

Couldn’t put my roller bag in the overhead today after a sleepless Sat night. pic.twitter.com/E9hd2FDsXi

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 9, 2018

Fightful Wrestling had live coverage and a discussion for the NJPW G1 Special including a recapping podcast.

John Pollock of Post Wrestling is reporting that Ross went to the emergency room on Monday.

An update on Jim Ross – he is currently in the ER and awaiting results due to a rib injury sustained at the Cow Palace card on Saturday, said to be in a lot of pain.

— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) July 9, 2018

Fightful will report any updates regarding Ross’ health.