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Wrestling Icon Jim Ross Announces Colon Cancer Diagnosis

The AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer will undergo surgery within two weeks as the wrestling community rallies in support.

WWE legend Jim Ross attends the world premiere of "Queen Of The Ring" at the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival at Lido Theater on October 19, 2024 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jim Ross, legendary wrestling commentator, revealed his colon cancer diagnosis on May 15, 2025, via social media.
  • The 73-year-old AEW announcer stated that surgery to address the cancer is scheduled within the next one to two weeks.
  • Ross has faced multiple health challenges in recent years, including skin cancer, hip surgery, and Bell's palsy, while continuing his commentary work.
  • AEW issued a statement expressing solidarity with Ross, calling him a valued member of their organization and voicing support during his recovery.
  • Ross is celebrated for his decades-long career in wrestling commentary, including his iconic partnership with Jerry Lawler during WWE's Attitude Era and his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.