Positive update on Jim Ross after colon cancer surgery
Jim Ross underwent colon cancer surgery this morning — and doctors are hopeful that all of his cancer has been successfully removed.
Conrad Thompson, Ross’ friend and podcast co-host, shared an update this afternoon informing fans that everything went well with Ross surgery. He asked everyone to keep the 73-year-old legend in their thoughts and prayers as Ross begins his road to recovery.
“Just heard from [Rafael Morffi] that JR’s surgery went well and they hope to have successfully removed all of his cancer this morning!,” Thompson wrote. “Please keep @JRsBBQ in your thoughts and prayers as he begins his recovery!”
Before surgery, Ross kept a positive attitude by tweeting that he was “ready to kick this cancer out on its a**!”
Ross announced his diagnosis on May 15. Even though he’s had to endure several health problems over the past few years, Ross has no plans on retiring from pro wrestling right now. He would love to continue in his role contributing on commentary at AEW pay-per-view events. Ross said this week that Tony Khan and the Khan family have been amazing to him ever since he joined the company.
“I don’t plan on retiring, I plan on getting healthy and getting well and doing something for somebody and we’ll see how that works out,” Ross said.
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