Legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross recently shared an update on his health after an unexpected trip to the emergency room due to shortness of breath.
Ross, 72, took to Twitter to inform fans of his hospital visit, stating, “Unexpected trip to ER in Norman this morning. Shortness of the breath. That’s all for now.”
Given Ross’ history of health issues, including skin cancer, fans expressed natural concern and offered prayers for his well-being.
“Praying it’s not serious,” wrote one fan in response to Jim’s tweet, while another commented, “Praying for a sense of relief, and hope any issues are fixed. Love ya!”
Jim Ross Appears to be doing Better Now
In a reassuring turn of events, Ross later shared a photo on Twitter showing himself in a hospital bed with his two daughters, captioned, “Dad and his two Angels! They truly love their Daddy.”
The WWE Hall of Famer, known for his role in AEW since 2019, had previously undergone successful hip surgery in February and declared himself cancer-free in December 2021. Despite setbacks like a fall last year, Ross remains resilient.
Recently, Ross offered his assessment of AEW’s progress, rating the promotion “a solid B” for their first five years. He emphasized the need for AEW to cultivate new stars, urging talent to seize opportunities in the ring.
Fans continue to send well wishes to Jim Ross, hoping for a speedy recovery and return to the wrestling world. Get well soon, J.R.!