Jim Ross is out of shunt surgery, and Conrad Thompson says everything went well.
Thompson, Ross’ Grilling JR co-host, posted on X on Wednesday that the WWE Hall of Famer was “finally headed in right now for shunt surgery.” A short time later, he followed up with the update fans were waiting for: “JR is out of surgery and everything went well! Praise God!”
It ends a stressful few days. Thompson said earlier this week that Ross was having shunt surgery, then reported the procedure had been postponed after a good CT scan. It went ahead on Wednesday after all. Thompson’s posts did not say what the procedure involved or when Ross might be released.
The 74-year-old has been through a rough stretch since a shunt was placed in his brain on August 12 to drain excess fluid and help with balance and memory problems. Severe headaches followed, a CT scan showed bleeding, and his surgeon turned the shunt off. A second procedure on October 7 went well, but Ross was back in the hospital days later with low oxygen. Thompson later said he was treated for a chest infection and sent home, with the shunt still not reconnected.
Thompson’s earlier announcement asked fans to send support, and the response from the wrestling world has been overwhelming. Neither Ross nor AEW has said when he might return to commentary, and his health is the only thing that matters right now.
SEScoops wishes Jim Ross a full and speedy recovery.
