One of professional wrestling’s most iconic voices is facing a new fight — and it’s a fight no man should face alone.
Jim Ross, the legendary commentator who helped define the golden age of wrestling during WWE’s Attitude Era, has announced he’s been diagnosed with colon cancer at age 73. The former voice of WWE and current AEW announcer broke the news Thursday on X, formerly Twitter.
“Diagnosed this week with colon cancer,” Ross wrote. “Surgery being scheduled in the next week or two. I appreciate your concern and support.”
For millions of fans, Ross isn’t just a broadcaster — he’s the voice of wrestling. His unmistakable Oklahoma drawl called some of the most unforgettable moments in WWE history — from the rise of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin to The Rock’s explosion onto the scene. If you watched wrestling in the late ’90s or early 2000s, Jim Ross was in your living room every Monday night, calling the action with honesty, passion, and old-school grit.
This is Ross’s second bout with cancer. Back in 2021, he revealed he had been diagnosed with skin cancer, which required 22 rounds of radiation. Despite the grueling treatment, Ross beat it — and true to form, was back behind the mic at AEW by the end of that year.
“@TonyKhan supports me on this strategy which has been a blessing,” he wrote at the time, thanking AEW’s leadership for having his back. That kind of loyalty is rare in today’s entertainment world.
Ross has also battled Bell’s palsy, a condition that has affected his facial muscles for decades. But he’s never let it slow him down. And despite personal tragedy — losing his beloved wife Jan in 2017 after a horrific car accident — Ross has remained a steady presence in the wrestling world, admired by fans and colleagues alike.
His legacy speaks for itself. Ross was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, an honor he earned not by playing a character or chasing headlines, but by staying true to the sport and to himself.
In a media landscape flooded with politically correct fluff and manufactured emotion, Jim Ross has always stood out. He’s a straight shooter — a man of conviction, class, and courage. His style was never about flash. It was about telling the truth and respecting the audience. In today’s era of scripted narratives and woke corporate nonsense, that kind of authenticity is increasingly rare.
As Ross prepares for surgery in the coming weeks, fans across the country are rallying behind him. Conservative Americans — especially those who grew up watching the Attitude Era unfold with JR at the helm — know what he represents: grit, loyalty, and heartland values.
So now, as he steps into this new fight, we say this:
Boomer Sooner, JR. You’ve called battles for decades. Now it’s our turn to support you in yours.
