Jim Ross Announces He’s Been Hospitalized For 22 Days

An update directly from Jim Ross.

Taking to his social media, All Elite Wrestling commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross shared that he’s been hospitalized in Norman, Oklahoma, for 22 days.

“Day 22 in the hospital in Norman.

Watching @CWSOmaha with my @soonerbaseball.

Thanks for everyone’s kind thoughts and prayers.

Don’t count me out just yet.

I’m still fighting! 🙏🤠”

Day 22 in the hospital in Norman.

Watching @CWSOmaha with my @soonerbaseball.

Thanks for everyone’s kind thoughts and prayers.

Don’t count me out just yet.

I’m still fighting! 🙏🤠

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 20, 2026

Mike Johnson of PWInsider noted that Ross is believed to have suffered a fall after returning home from the AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view in May, during which he called the Jon Moxley versus Kyle O’Reilly match. The nature of Ross’ injuries is not known.

Ross has previously stated that he believes his contract with AEW is up in August.

Fightful would like to send our well wishes to Jim Ross.