Jim Ross: It’s Realistic To Say This Will Be My Last Year As An Announcer
Jim Ross addresses his future.
Jim Ross’ AEW contract was set to expire on February 14, but he revealed that he signed a new one-year deal to remain with the promotion.
On the latest episode of Grilling JR, Ross was asked if signing a one-year deal meant this would be his last year on commentary.
“I think so. It’s realistic to think that. I’m 72 years old, I feel good, I get healthier every day, which is great, but I have to think realistically this could be my last year and more than likely will. It’s to be determined. That’s between me, my health, and Tony Khan. Right now it’s a good plan because I’m essentially working, as I understand, pay-per-views only. That’s where you’ll find me, as the plan goes, as we speak. As we know, in pro wrestling, things change and could be different, but I don’t think so with this occasion. I think it’s what I’ll be doing, and that’s fine with me. I get to go to big shows, call big matches on big shows. Tony Khan has a good feel for what he’d like me to do, and my skill set. Right now, my situation is, I’m going to be married to the pay-per-views. That’s good. Maybe it’ll help the buy rates a bit. Storytelling will be a little sounder and different,” said Ross.
Ross reiterated that he was pleasantly surprised that he was calling the co-main event at AEW Revolution on top of the main event, but was happy to do so.
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