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Jim Ross shares positive update amid hospitalization

Posted: Jun 26th 2026 By: Joseph Currier

Jim Ross should be getting out of the hospital soon after a lengthy stay.

Last weekend, the 74-year-old announcing legend shared that he was on his 22nd day of being hospitalized in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma. Ross did not share what led to the situation, but falls have been an issue for him. He suffered a fall prior to AEW Double or Nothing this May that caused him to miss his flight to the pay-per-view. Though Ross was able to get a new flight and still provide commentary, it was a rough weekend for him.

Ross posted a new update today saying that the plan is for him to be discharged from the hospital on June 30. Amid the hospitalization, he had a “great” phone call with his friend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

“Going home this Tuesday! Had a great phone visit with @steveaustinBSR today,” Ross wrote. “Biz is picking up!”

It’s been a difficult few years health-wise for Ross, who beat colon cancer in 2025 after undergoing surgery.

Jim Ross’ AEW contract —

Ross’ Grilling JR podcast has not aired new episodes over the past few weeks during his hospitalization. On the most recent edition of the show at the end of May, Ross stated that his AEW contract is coming up this August. He signed a one-year extension in 2025 to continue in his role helping out on commentary for PPVs.

“I’m just going to let it play out,” Ross said about the contract situation. “If Tony Khan wants to keep me, he will. If he doesn’t, then he won’t.

Ross’ podcast co-host Conrad Thompson sent out a tweet yesterday saying Ross sounded “terrific” when they spoke this week, and Ross is doing physical therapy and fighting like hell so that he can get back to his routine.