Jim Ross Shoots Down Reports He's Cutting Back AEW Commentary Role

A recent report claimed JR was moving away from being a full-time announcer.

by Andrew Pollard
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Following a RingsideNews report that Jim Ross was soon to transition away from being a full-time announcer for AEW, the legendary JR has moved to squash such talk.

Ringside claimed that AEW sources informed them Ross would be largely focussing on non-announce duties, such as backstage segments and sit down interviews. This story added how Jim himself had requested this, with him to still serve as an announcer for special matches or appear as a guest commentator.

When this report was brought to his attention, good ol' JR stated how this is all news to him:

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Jim Ross has been with AEW since April 2019, penning a three-year deal at that point to work as a commentator and a senior advisor for Tony Khan's All Elite Wrestling.

Arguably the greatest announcer of all time, Ross has proven to be a smart acquisition for AEW, with his iconic voice and delivery bringing so much to the table for Khan's promotion. Sure, you're always going to get those who relish each and every slip JR makes, but moments like the AEW Rampage arrival of CM Punk showcase why Jim Ross is such a big-game player who knows exactly how to hit the right beats for whatever is being seen on our screens.

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