Posted on 8/12/126 by Colin Vassallo
Jim Ross underwent successful brain surgery this morning at
a hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.
Conrad Thompson, who co-hosts the Grilling JR podcast, said
that he heard from Ross’ daughter that everything went well
and JR is expected to be back home by Friday.
“Please keep JR in your prayers as we hope for a speedy
recovery,” Thompson wrote.
The surgery was done to ease the pressure on his brain by
draining extra cerebrospinal fluid through a small hole in
the skull via a thin tube.
Ric Flair, one of JR’s longtime friends in the business,
wished him a speedy recovery in a post on X.
“To my dear friend Jim Ross who I’ve known since the 80s.
You and Lawler, as a team, represented the best pair of
announcers in the history of our business, and I’ve known
them all,” Flair wrote. “I wish you a speedy recovery from
your brain surgery today! You have to stay strong and make
it through this brother! You’ve been a warrior your whole
life.”
Prior to surgery, JR said that his contract with AEW expires
this month and has no idea if he will be retained.