Jim Ross undergoes successful brain surgery, recovery underway
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Jim Ross, a prominent AEW commentator, had a brain surgery on October 7, 2026, to address issues with his shunt. Conrad Thompson, Ross' co-host, announced that the procedure went well and Ross is now in recovery, potentially heading home later today. This is Ross' second brain surgery in recent months, following a procedure in August aimed at draining excess fluid. His absence from recent AEW events raises questions about his participation in the upcoming WrestleDream on October 17.
- •Jim Ross underwent brain surgery on October 7.
- •Conrad Thompson reported that the procedure was successful.
- •Ross had a previous surgery in August for similar health issues.
- •His recent health problems have kept him from AEW events.
- •Ross's participation in WrestleDream on October 17 is uncertain.
- 7:40 PMWrestling Inc — Conrad Thompson Provides Update On AEW Commentator Jim Ross' Latest Brain Surgery
"Conrad Thompson provided a positive update on AEW commentator Jim Ross following his latest brain surgery on Wednesday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Oct 7, 2026, 8:34 PMBackstage Report On Kendal Grey's WWE NXT Therapy Vignettes
WWE•Oct 7, 2026, 8:30 PMLiv Morgan needed steroids & fat grafts to deal with that hematoma from Raw
WWE•Oct 7, 2026, 7:15 PMCody Rhodes re-signs with WWE, will end his career with the company
WWE•Oct 7, 2026, 7:03 PMWWE Stars Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Penta & More Remember Late AEW Star Pac- WWE•Oct 7, 2026, 6:32 PMMoney in the Bank: The 5 worst and 5 best cash-ins in WWE history
WWE•Oct 7, 2026, 5:05 PMNick Khan believed to have ‘spearheaded’ multiple WWE Legends deals for deathmatch wrestlers
