Jim Ross Re-Ups With AEW on One-Year, Part-Time Deal
The WWE Hall of Famer chose a lighter, pay-per-view–focused schedule after finalizing terms with Tony Khan in London.
Overview
- Ross announced the new agreement on his Grilling JR podcast on August 28.
- The contract runs for one year through next summer with fewer dates centered on pay-per-views and select television appearances.
- He said he has not spoken with WWE and has no plans to return there at this time.
- Negotiations were completed during AEW’s Forbidden Door weekend in London.
- Ross said he values AEW’s flexibility and working with younger talent, and he has been with the company since 2019.