Good Ol’ JR believes it’s almost time to hang up the headset.
Jim Ross signed an extension with All Elite Wrestling this past February to remain with the promotion for another year after his contract was set to expire.
During an episode of Grilling JR, the legendary voice of professional wrestling was asked whether or not this meant it was also his last year on commentary.
“I think so. It’s realistic to think that. I’m 72 years old, I feel good, I get healthier every day, which is great, but I have to think realistically this could be my last year and more than likely will. It’s to be determined. That’s between me, my health, and Tony Khan. Right now it’s a good plan because I’m essentially working, as I understand, pay-per-views only. That’s where you’ll find me, as the plan goes, as we speak. As we know, in pro wrestling, things change and could be different, but I don’t think so with this occasion. I think it’s what I’ll be doing, and that’s fine with me. I get to go to big shows, call big matches on big shows. Tony Khan has a good feel for what he’d like me to do, and my skill set. Right now, my situation is, I’m going to be married to the pay-per-views. That’s good. Maybe it’ll help the buy rates a bit. Storytelling will be a little sounder and different,” said Ross.
h/t from Fightful.
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