Professional wrestling icon and legendary broadcaster Jim Ross is continuing his recovery following brain surgery, according to updates provided by Wrestling Attitude. The procedure follows a grueling 40-day hospital stay and ongoing health management for the 74-year-old WWE veteran.
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The Road to Surgery: A 40-Day Hospital Battle
Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Ross detailed the severity of his condition after returning home from a harrowing nearly 40-day hospital stay, as initially reported by Oliver Salt of the Daily Mail. The ordeal began at home when Ross passed out and was subsequently discovered, triggering an extended medical evaluation.
At 74 years old, the veteran broadcaster faced mounting neurological symptoms that forced immediate intervention. According to his comments on the podcast, the accumulation of fluid required surgical placement of a shunt. “I’m getting ready to have another surgery, brain surgery this time, and that’s going to be an adventure, because I don’t think they’re going to find much, oh God, my brain,” Ross joked on the podcast, maintaining his trademark wit.
Beyond the humor, the underlying issues were stark. Ross noted that memory lapses and severe fatigue made daily life unsustainable. “I gotta get it addressed, I couldn’t live my life the way it was, you know. I forget s*** and just couldn’t remember things. It’s just horrible. I felt horrible,” he stated.
Weighing the Medical Risks and Career Legacy
Opening the skull is a high-stakes procedure at any age, and Ross acknowledged the gravity of the operation. “It’s fairly serious. I always feel like anytime they open your skull up that’s a serious piece of business and this certainly feels that way,” he remarked ahead of the procedure.
| Metric / Detail | Status / Record |
|---|---|
| Subject | Jim Ross (JR) |
| Age | 74 |
| Recent Hospitalization | Nearly 40 days following a collapse at home |
| Primary Medical Intervention | Brain surgery for fluid drainage shunt |
| Current Promotion | All Elite Wrestling (AEW) |
| Long-term Condition | Bell’s Palsy (diagnosed in 1994) |
The health scare adds to a complex medical history for the WWE Hall of Famer. Ross has famously managed Bell’s Palsy since 1994, a condition causing temporary facial paralysis. He also experienced a hospitalization two years prior due to sudden shortness of breath. Despite these hurdles, he managed to make select appearances for AEW, including calling matches at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view event held at New York’s Louis Armstrong Stadium in May.
Looking Ahead in the Recovery Timeline
While the procedure brings inherent risks, the expected recovery path involves a brief post-surgical hospital stay followed by a return home to complete the healing process. Ross remains resolute about his options and his path forward, prioritizing his long-term health as he navigates this latest chapter.
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