Jim Ross to miss AEW Double or Nothing following hospitalization

Though he’s hoping for a quick recovery from his health issues, Jim Ross won’t be in Las Vegas for AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view this weekend.

Ross announced on Thursday morning that he needed to make an unexpected trip to the emergency room due to shortness of breath. Later in the day, Ross shared a photo of his two daughters visiting him in the hospital.

Dave Meltzer reports that Ross is dealing with the flu, raised heart enzymes, and breathing issues. Ross isn’t able to be in Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, but he expects to be fine within a few days:

Jim Ross, 72, was hospitalized on 5/23 at his other home in Norman, OK, due to shortness of breath. He said that he won’t be able to go to Las Vegas this weekend for Double or Nothing, which was his next announcing gig as right now he’s only doing PPV shows. He said that he has a Class A flu and raised heart enzymes to go along with breathing issues but was getting excellent care and expects to be fine in a few days.

Ross revealed this March that he had signed a new one-year contract with AEW. His role is to provide commentary at AEW PPV events.

Double or Nothing is taking place from the MGM Grand Garden Arena this Sunday (May 26).

Earlier this month, Ross said he was feeling good and his health was better than it’s been in a while:

My health is better than it’s been in over a year, I’m happy to say. My right hip, that’s healing and getting better. My radiation wound from skin cancer–and I’m cancer-free–is still healing. Vaping has helped. It’s allowed me to stop taking pain medication and get me through the night. I’m feeling good. And I’m still doing what I love.

“Business is About to Pick Up,” a new book by Ross on his 50 years in pro wrestling, was released on May 7.

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