Jim Ross confirms new AEW contract: ‘I’m happy where I am’

Jim Ross has officially inked a new contract with All Elite Wrestling.

“I signed a new contract for a year,” the 73-year-old announcing legend announced on his Grilling JR podcast. “Next summer, next August, I think it is [that the deal runs until].”

Ross said he has fewer dates in this contract, which he likes. He expects to continue providing commentary at all AEW pay-per-views, along with potentially making some assorted TV appearances.

“I’m happy with my deal. I’m happy to go back to working with Tony [Khan],” Ross said. “Tony and I spent a lot of time together in London [during Forbidden Door] and talking about my deal and what his plans were for me. I’m still figured in very strongly. And to go do the pay-per-views is quite the opportunity. And the fact that I’m able to recharge my batteries and not just drive myself to a nub — it’s all good stuff, man.”

Ross noted earlier this month that his previous AEW deal was set to expire soon, but he said he hoped to renew and did not plan on going anywhere.

On Grilling JR, Ross confirmed that he did not have any talks with WWE about a potential return.

“I haven’t talked to them. No plans to go back,” Ross said. “Not that I’m saying that out of animosity or anger, but it’s just — it’s not the right time for me to get more involved in business. But they could come to me with an idea that we haven’t discussed and I might reconsider. But I like being where I am, I like the schedule I have, the freedoms that I have. I enjoy working with these young talents. I developed a good relationship with all those kids at AEW. And I’m happy where I am. I really am.”

Ross joined AEW during the promotion’s inaugural year of 2019. He’s overcome some health issues over the past few years, including recently battling colon cancer.