Legendary announcer Jim Ross has confirmed that he will be remaining with AEW. Speaking on his “Grilling JR” podcast, Ross revealed that he has signed a new one-year contract extension with the company and shot down recent rumors that he was negotiating a return to WWE.
Jim Ross’s New AEW Contract
Ross detailed the new agreement, explaining that he and AEW President Tony Khan finalized the deal during the company’s recent UK tour. His new contract will keep him with the promotion through next summer.
“I signed a new contract for a year. Got that done before I left. One year, next summer. Next August, I think it is,” Ross said. “My schedule is basically to work pay-per-views and assorted appearances on TV. I expect to do all pay-per-views and we’ll see where that takes us. I’m happy with my deal… Tony and I spent a lot of time together in London, talking about my deal and his plans for me. I’m still figured in very strongly.”
Jim Ross On WWE Return Rumors
Ross also directly addressed online rumors that he had been in talks to go back to WWE. “I saw somewhere online, somebody sent me something where I was negotiating with WWE to go back. I hadn’t heard that one. I haven’t talked to them. No plans to go back,” he stated.
He explained that he is happy with his current role and schedule in AEW. “I like being where I am. I like the schedule I have, the freedoms I have. I enjoy working with these young talents,” he said. “I’ve developed a good relationship with a lot of those kids at AEW. I’m happy where I am, I really am. Not a lot of stress and pressure.”
Ross has been with AEW since the company’s inception in 2019. His most recent on-air appearance was this past Sunday at the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view, where he served as a commentator for select matches. The whole episode of “Grilling JR” can be heard on all major podcast platforms.
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