Jim Ross Diagnosed With Colon Cancer, AEW Shares Message Of Support

UPDATE: AEW has posted a message of support for Jim Ross following his colon cancer diagnosis. The company posted the following to its Twitter account:

“All Elite Wrestling joins fans around the world in sending love and support to Jim Ross as he battles colon cancer. J.R. is a valued member of the AEW family, and we stand beside him during his journey toward recovery.”

All Elite Wrestling joins fans around the world in sending love and support to Jim Ross as he battles colon cancer. J.R. is a valued member of the AEW family, and we stand beside him during his journey toward recovery. pic.twitter.com/FZIn1ZR4Hk

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 15, 2025

ORIGINAL: Wrestling legend, WWE Hall of Famer, and AEW broadcaster Jim Ross announced today that he’s been diagnosed with colon cancer. Per Ross, he will be going in for surgery in the next week or so.

He wrote earlier today, “Diagnosed this week with colon cancer. Surgery being scheduled in the next week or two. I appreciate your concern and support. 🙏”

Ross last appeared for AEW at the Dynasty 2025 pay-per-view event last month. On behalf of 411, we send our best wishes to Jim Ross that he makes a full recovery.

Diagnosed this week with colon cancer.
Surgery being scheduled in the next week or two.
I appreciate your concern and support.
🙏

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) May 15, 2025