Jim Ross discusses retirement plans as AEW contract nears expiration
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jim Ross, the AEW broadcaster and WWE Hall of Famer, has shared his thoughts on his impending retirement. Reflecting on a long career, he prefers to plan his exit rather than abruptly announce it. His current AEW contract is set to expire this month, and he is scheduled for brain surgery next week, which may affect his participation in AEW All In London on August 30. Ross expressed satisfaction with his accomplishments in wrestling, valuing a clean ending to his broadcasting career.
- •Jim Ross expects to retire soon due to health issues.
- •He aims for a planned conclusion to his broadcasting career.
- •Ross's AEW contract is expiring this month.
- •He has a scheduled brain surgery next week.
- •Potentially missing AEW All In London on August 30.
- 5:41 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Broadcaster Jim Ross Explains How He'd Like To End His Career
"Jim Ross knows he's nearing the end of his career, and has already got an idea of how he'd like to bow out of wrestling.
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