Jim Ross is making the most out of a special opportunity.
Jim Ross, 72, has dealt with health issues in recent years. He missed AEW Double or Nothing 2024 after he contracted a virus, but he returned for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Ross has said that he thought he would be calling the world title match between Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson at AEW All In.
Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross expressed his excitement about AEW All In.
"I’m looking forward to Bryan Danielson challenging Swerve Strickland for the AEW Title. I’m sure it’s gonna go on last. Where else would it go? But I’m looking forward to that because I’m calling it. I think that’s the only match I’m calling is that main event. But there are a lot of main-event level matches booked. Loaded card. There’s a lot of talent [on the graphic]. I’m excited about that," Ross said.
Ross went on to say that he had to be honest about his future, given his age, as he noted that he was not sure how many more opportunities like this that he would get. With that in mind, he stated that he would make the most of the opportunity.
“I gotta be honest about my future. At my age, through health concerns that are being addressed, and they’re getting better, by the way, I don’t know how many more great opportunities like this that I’ll have to do what I love doing in front of 50,000. Physically, I got plenty, but I don’t know. Mother Nature has her own way of doing business, so I’m gonna make the most of this opportunity, and I look at it as a genuine opportunity for a veteran like me to be able to what he does and go call that one massive match that is so important to both the talents involved. I’m very excited and honored about the opportunity," Ross said.
Ross went on to reiterate that he was looking forward to going to London for AEW All In, and he called it a bucket list weekend. He encouraged everyone to have fun and enjoy it.
“Looking forward to this weekend. It’s a bucket list weekend for me, and it could not come quick enough. Let’s have a hell of a show, a hell of a weekend, and have fun. It’s all about having fun. This shit ain’t rocket science. Come on, pro wrestling, enjoy it," Ross said.
Ross previously said that it was realistic to say that 2024 will be his last year as an announcer. Check out his comments here.
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