Jim Ross ‘Removed’ From AEW Dynamite?

The AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross is a WWE Hall of Fame commentator and he is not considering retirement anytime soon but he did admit that his AEW commentary gig will be his last.

 


 

Jim Ross could leave AEW Dynamite

Ringside News recently reported Ross’ role on AEW television could see a change. They will transition him out of the announcers’ desk on a full-time basis. He will still announce big matches and major events, but Ross will also be used in other ways. A source within AEW told informed that Good Ol’ JR is slated to “do backstage segments like the sit-down interviews.” He will not step away from the announce table entirely, but he is leaving on a full-time basis. WWE Top Star Tells Adam Cole To Quit
Their second source within AEW said, “don’t be surprised if when JR’s existing contract is up, it isn’t renewed for his current role/position/responsibilities.”  This change for JR will not be immediate.
It was also said to that this decision was:
“[Jim Ross’] call, I’m assuming he’ll do special matches.”
AEW has other guest announcers who fill in on Dynamite such as Chris Jericho, Mark Henry, and Paul Wight.

While speaking to DAZN, Jim Ross said of his AEW contract:

“The contract I came in here was three years because that’s what he (Khan) wanted. He wants stability. It made Time Warner happy because they’re used to my work in their company for many years and the WWE stuff as well.”

That three-year deal is slated to run out in April, 2022 and he will be 70-years-old. We will see if he renews his contract or decides to announce his retirement.

Barry Russell
Barry Russell
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