Jim Ross thinks this will likely be his last year working as a pro wrestling announcer.
The 72-year-old Ross recently inked a new contract with AEW. It's a one-year deal.
During a Q&A episode of his Grilling JR podcast, Ross was asked if this could be the last year of his Hall of Fame commentary career. Ross said he thinks it "more than likely" will be his last year announcing, but that is to be determined. Ross said that's up to him, his health, and Tony Khan:
I think so. It's realistic to think that way. You know, I'm 72 years old. I feel good. I'm getting healthier every day, which is great. But I can think realistically this could be my last year -- and more than likely will. That's to be determined. That's between me, my health, and Tony Khan seeing how much to utilize me. Right now, it's a good plan because I'm essentially working, as I understand it, pay-per-views only. So that's where you'll find me once a month working these pay-per-views as the plan goes as we speak. We all know that in pro wrestling things change on a fly and things could be different, but I don't think so on this occasion.
Ross said he's fine with the plan for him to only call AEW PPVs.
After some time away battling health issues, Ross made his return to the commentary desk at AEW Revolution earlier this month. He called the last two matches of the PPV, including Sting's retirement match.
Ross has been part of AEW since the promotion was founded in 2019.
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