AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross successfully underwent shunt brain surgery without complications and is now recovering well following the procedure, according to Conrad Thompson.
Conrad Thompson Provides Encouraging Update on Jim Ross
Conrad Thompson provided an encouraging update on X, formerly known as Twitter, confirming that Jim Ross had shunt surgery and was recovering after the successful procedure. Thompson shared the positive news with wrestling fans.
He wrote, “JR is out of surgery and everything went well! Praise God!” He also included a GIF featuring Ross.
Ross has also been in and out of hospitals this year. He previously underwent his first brain surgery this summer, which was expected to help address his memory problems. However, he later began experiencing severe headaches.
The issue eventually led to another brain surgery in October. Ross was later discharged and continued recovering at home. Thompson previously confirmed that Ross was making progress, though he was not yet ready to return to podcasting.
His health problems also affected his wrestling appearances. Ross has been working reduced hours recently and hopes to return to AEW commentary soon.