Jim Ross Announces He Will Take Leave of Absence from AEW for Skin Cancer Treatment
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All Elite Wrestling announcer Jim Ross announced he will take a brief break from the broadcast booth while he undergoes radiation treatment for skin cancer.
The 69-year-old said he’s looking to return for the Dec. 29 edition of AEW Dynamite:
Jim Ross @JRsBBQ
Due to my skin cancer care totaling 22 radiation treatments starting Monday, I will hopefully return to the announce desk on December 29 in Jacksonville.<br><br> <a href=”https://twitter.com/TonyKhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@TonyKhan</a> supports me on this strategy which has been a blessing. <br><br>My thanks for all your support. ????????
AEW CEO Tony Khan offered his support for Ross:
Tony Khan @TonyKhan
JR, everyone here at <a href=”https://twitter.com/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@AEW</a> wishes you the best. I think it’s a great gameplan you’ve got, we look forward to your return to commentary, hopefully in your new hometown Jacksonville FL <a href=”https://twitter.com/dailysplace?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@dailysplace</a> at New Year’s Smash at the end of December! We want you to kick the cancer’s ass, JR! <a href=”https://t.co/dqUvpfNgkt”>https://t.co/dqUvpfNgkt</a>
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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