Big update on Jim Ross ahead of AEW Forbidden Door 2024

Jim Ross was recently admitted to the hospital. A major update on his health has come to light ahead of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024.

Jim Ross is a well-known name in professional wrestling and he is known for his legendary commentary skills. After signing with All Elite Wrestling, Ross had been making sporadic appearances at the commentary booth for some of the biggest pay-per-view matches. While he remains an active commentator, his health has been a major cause for concern lately.

A few weeks ago, Ross had to miss AEW Double or Nothing since he was admitted to the ER due to a health scare. Since then, he had been doing well and even confirmed to fans that he would be at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 30. However, he recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he had another health scare and had to be taken to the hospital once again.

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"Another trip to the ER. Difficulty breathing. Likely an overnight stay. I’ll be ok. Let’s fight!" he wrote.

During the Forbidden Door media call, Tony Khan was asked about Ross' health and status for the event. Khan did not give a clear-cut answer regarding Ross' status but mentioned that he had spoken to him and hoped to see him back on commentary once his health was better.

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JD Drake reacts to Jim Ross' recent health scare

Jim Ross is an absolute legend of the professional wrestling industry. Hence, when the news of his health condition broke out, he received widespread love and prayers from other wrestlers, personalities, and fans alike.

Even JD Drake took to social media to say that he was praying for the legendary commentator and urged Ross to keep fighting.

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"Praying for you JR! Keep kicking out bud. You're too hard headed to lose," JD Drake wrote.

Check out his tweet below:

It is sad to hear that Ross' health took another turn for the worse. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in the commentary booth doing what he does best again soon.

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