Over the weekend there was a report from RingSide News that Jim Ross would be transitioning from the full-time lead announcer for AEW and doing more behind-the-scenes work and sit-down interviews.Ā
Ross has since responded to the rumor, tweeting:
"Itās news to meā¦"
Tony Khan was asked about J.R.'s future with AEW in an interview with Dave Metlzer, here is what he said:
āIām not sure, a lot of that is up to Jim. I like having Jim here. I want him to keep doing matches and calling shows. I think he adds a lot of value and heās the most recognizable wrestling voice of all time.
I think in terms of his penetration worldwide, and so heās a great ambassador for us. I think Iām really happy about what heās brought to the company. Iāll have to sit down and talk with Jim, but I know right now heās happy calling matches, and going forward it seems like thatās the plan."
Itās news to me⦠https://t.co/ZlzbuDVWCo
ā Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 28, 2021