In 2019, Jim Ross joined All Elite Wrestling as a commentator and senior advisor. Last June, Ross stepped away from commentary to take care of his health problems. Since August of last year, Ross has occasionally appeared on AEW television to provide commentary for Collision.
Recently, the WWE Hall of Famer signed a one-year contract with All Elite Wrestling. From March onward, JR will provide the commentary exclusively for AEW pay-per-view events.
On his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross was asked if this would be his final year as a commentator. He said the following:
“I think so. It’s realistic to think that way. I’m 72 years old. I feel good. I’m getting healthier every day, which is great, but I can think realistically this could be my last year and more than likely will. That’s to be determined. That’s between me, my health, and Tony Khan seeing how much to utilize me. Right now, it’s a good plan because I’m essentially working, as I understand it, pay-per-views only, so that’s where you’ll find me once a month as the plan goes as we speak. We all know that in pro wrestling, things change on the fly and things can be different, but I don’t think so on this occasion.”