Jim Ross wasn't going to miss AEW Revolution, even though he was still recovering from hip surgery.
Jim Ross has dealt with health issues throughout his time in AEW. In February, he had multiple surgeries, but he covered in time to work AEW Revolution on March 3. There, he called the action for Sting's last match.
Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Jim Ross reflected on the memorable night and noted that he was in a lot of pain.
“I had my right hip replaced, and it’s healing nicely, but my surgeon and I failed to schedule a follow-up, so I didn’t realize I had 28 staples in my hip.It was my first trip after the hip surgery. I kept thinking to myself, ‘This is painful.’ I thought it was me. Really, it was the staples causing all the pain," Ross said.
Ross pushed through the pain, and he opted not to take any medication so that he could be at his best. He made it clear that, no matter what, he was not going to miss Sting's last match, as the legend meant a lot to him.
“It was a very emotional night, and that pulse from the people at the Greensboro Coliseum was a great treatment for making my pain subside. Even if I knew I the adversity I was going to be in, I still would have gone. Sting means the world to me. I wasn’t going to miss it. Everybody talks about Sting in WCW, but I met Sting when he was tagging with Rick Steiner–and before that, Jim Hellwig–in Mid-South. When Cowboy [Bill Watts] fired Hellwig, he made sure to tell Sting he was wanted. He’s such a natural babyface. It’s hard to boo the guy. So I dealt with the pain. There are people out there in this world who have it a lot worse than me," Ross said.
Ross went on to provide an update on his health and said that it was better than it had been in over a year. He stated that his right hip was healing, and his radiation wound was still healing. Ross noted that he was feeling good and doing what he loved.
“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," Ross said.
Jim Ross previously said that it's realistic to say that 2024 will be his last year as an announcer. More information is available here.
Ross' new book is out now. More information is available here.
