Jim Ross Back Home After Cancer Surgery

Jim Ross has given a new update on his health after undergoing surgery for colon cancer.

After fighting several health battles in recent years, Jim Ross announced that he’d been diagnosed with colon cancer on May 15th and would be undergoing surgery.

He later revealed that his surgery was scheduled for May 27th, and the wrestling world collectively crossed its fingers for the announcing legend. There was a positive update on JR’s health following the surgery, and now it seems he’s getting to convalesce at home.

Jim Ross “Feeling Rugged”

Taking to social media, Jim Ross admitted he wasn’t feeling at his best but was back home and doing his best to get better:

Made it home from the hospital but feeling rugged. Need to kick out. I’m trying.

Made it home from the hospital but feeling rugged. Need to kick out. I’m trying.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 2, 2025

In the days leading up to the surgery, Jim Ross was in a fighting mood, stating that he had no plans to retire, despite his latest setback. The WWE Hall of Famer went on to pay tribute to Tony Khan and the entire Khan family for their support during this difficult period. Ross has previously revealed that his current AEW contract ends in August, and he hoped to be on the call at All In Texas in July, which no doubt fans across the world would love to see.