Jim Ross Shunt Surgery Postponed
Jim Ross is scheduled for another brain shunt surgery this morning. The 74-year-old announcer had the shunt first inserted in August to address balance issues by draining excess fluid from the brain. He then underwent a second procedure in October after suffering blistering headaches.
The shunt had not been turned back on immediately following that October operation. Thompson stated, "Good ole JR is having shunt surgery this morning," and added that everyone should pray for his speedy recovery because Jim deserves a break. Thompson also tagged Ross' @JRsBBQ account so that positive messages would fill his timeline during recovery.
On November 5 Thompson posted that Ross would have his shunt repaired in two weeks and would soon be better than good. Ross aims to return to AEW commentary once fully recovered and remains part of the team handling pay-per-view events. He has praised Tony Khan for the support provided during his health issues.
On November 5 Thompson posted that Ross would have his shunt repaired in two weeks and would soon be better than good. Ross aims to return to AEW commentary once fully recovered and remains part of the team handling pay-per-view events.
Story timeline · 14 reports
- Jim Ross Out Of Surgery And Recovering WellAEW commentator Jim Ross underwent another shunt surgery on Tuesday.
- Jim Ross Has Successful Shunt SurgeryConrad Thompson first reported Tuesday that Jim Ross was set for shunt surgery.
- Injury Update: Jim Ross Successfully Undergoes Shunt Surgery After Last-Minute PostponementPer Ringside News: Per Ringside News: Conrad Thompson, who co-hosts the Grilling JR podcast alongside Ross, provided multiple updates on Wednesday as the…
- Jim Ross Receives Positive Health UpdateLegendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross has faced multiple hospital stays this year and was set for a third brain surgery since August related to a shunt…
- Jim Ross' Brain Shunt Surgery SuccessfulConrad Thompson confirmed that Jim Ross underwent shunt surgery on November 11 to drain fluid from his brain.
- Jim Ross Postpones Brain Procedure After Positive CT ScanJim Ross had a scheduled surgery related to complications from a brain shunt postponed this week.
- Injury Update: Jim Ross’ Brain Surgery Postponed After Doctors Find Good News in CT ScanInstead of giving an update on his recovery from the operation, Thompson disclosed that doctors had actually postponed the entire procedure because of the…
- On the Record: Jim Ross’ surgery postponed due to ‘good CT scan’Jim Ross didn't end up undergoing surgery yesterday after all.
- Jim Ross Scheduled For Another Brain SurgeryAEW commentator Jim Ross is set to undergo surgery on a brain shunt that was previously inserted earlier in 2026.
- Jim Ross Scheduled For Another Brain Shunt ProcedureJim Ross is set to undergo a follow-up brain procedure on Tuesday to address issues with the shunt inserted this past summer.
- Jim Ross Set for Another Brain Shunt SurgeryWrestling Observer reports that 74-year-old announcer Jim Ross is undergoing another procedure this morning to address ongoing issues with his brain shunt,…
- Jim Ross Set for Shunt SurgeryConrad Thompson announced that Jim Ross is scheduled to undergo shunt surgery on November 10.
- Injury Update: Jim Ross Undergoing Brain Shunt Surgery After Recent Health IssuesConrad Thompson disclosed on Twitter that Ross is undergoing shunt surgery.
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