Jim Ross’ Status for AEW Full Gear Confirmed

Good ol’ JR is ready to bring his iconic voice back to AEW! Jim Ross, the legendary wrestling commentator, has officially confirmed he will be in Newark, NJ, for AEW Full Gear this Saturday, November 23. Despite battling a series of health issues, including a recent hip replacement surgery, Ross made it clear that he wouldn’t miss one of AEW’s biggest nights of the year.

When a fan asked JR on social media if he’d be attending a game in Kansas, Ross squashed any rumors of his absence, tweeting, “No as I’ll be in Newark for @AEW ppv.” This confirmation comes after months of health struggles that left fans wondering if the WWE Hall of Famer would make an appearance at the event.

Ross opened up about his recovery on his Grilling JR podcast, sharing that while he’s not fully healed, he’s making progress. “I feel better,” JR said. “I feel better about traveling; I’m not so hesitant about traveling right now because I’m feeling good. My hip still bothers me, I wonder how long a g*ddamn hip replacement takes to heal, but it ain’t happened for me yet. But it’s getting better.”

For JR, staying active and engaging with fans is a big part of his recovery. “It’s great, it’s invigorating, and it makes me feel young,” he noted. Ross also had no patience for anyone pointing out his age, saying he’s focused on what he can control and continuing to contribute to the business he loves.

With JR officially on deck for AEW Full Gear, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing his iconic voice will add to the night’s electrifying energy. Whether it’s calling the AEW World Title match between Jon Moxley and Orange Cassidy or another show-stealing moment, Ross’s presence will undoubtedly elevate the pay-per-view.

AEW Full Gear 2024 Lineup:

• AEW World Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy
• AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Kris Statlander
• AEW TNT Championship Match: Jack Perry (c) vs. Daniel Garcia
• AEW World Tag Team Championship Four-Way Match: Private Party (c) vs. The Outrunners vs. Kings of the Black Throne vs. The Acclaimed
• AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Ricochet
• MJF vs. Roderick Strong
• Jay White vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
• Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
• Mariah May and Mina Shirakawa Championship celebration
• Zero Hour Women’s Match: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Anna Jay
• Zero Hour Pre-Show Match: “Big Boom!” A.J. vs. QT Marshall
• Zero Hour Four-Way Match: Dante Martin vs. The Beast Mortos vs. Komander vs. Buddy Matthews

As a reminder, Ringside News will have live play-by-play coverage of the event over in our AEW Full Gear section.

What do you think about JR making his way to AEW Full Gear? Are you as excited as we are to hear his legendary commentary? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!