Jim Ross Hospitalized Again With Low Oxygen Levels

Jim Ross is back in the hospital, this time dealing with low oxygen levels just days after undergoing a procedure to address an issue with a shunt in his brain.

The 74-year-old AEW commentator shared the news himself on social media, posting a short and characteristically understated update: “Back in the hospital due to low oxygen. Weighed 198. Need a break. 🤠” He did not elaborate on what treatment he’s currently receiving or how long he expects this hospital stay to last.

Ross underwent the shunt procedure on October 7, which was reported as successful at the time. This latest setback suggests his recovery has hit another bump in the road, though as of now there’s no indication of how serious the low-oxygen issue is or whether it’s connected to the earlier surgery.

It’s been a difficult stretch for the legendary announcer, whose health has been a recurring talking point among wrestling fans for years. Ross has battled a long list of medical issues dating back decades, including multiple bouts with cancer, Bell’s palsy, and various surgeries that have at times kept him away from the broadcast table. Despite all of it, he’s remained a beloved fixture in AEW since the promotion’s launch, lending his unmistakable voice and decades of credibility to the company’s biggest matches.

Ross’s last time calling a match was at Double or Nothing in May 2026, when he was on commentary for the Continental Championship bout between Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly. He hasn’t been at ringside since, and this latest hospitalization will only add to questions about when — or if — fans will hear him call a match again in the near future.

For a performer whose career has spanned the territory days, the Monday Night War, and now AEW’s national stage, every health update carries extra weight. Ross has become as much a symbol of professional wrestling’s broadcast history as any figure in the business, and his ongoing struggles are a reminder of just how much he’s endured to keep doing the job he loves. AEW has not issued any statement regarding his status, and it remains unclear whether this will affect any upcoming broadcast plans.

Fans and colleagues across the wrestling world have historically rallied around Ross during his health scares, and this latest update is likely to prompt another wave of well-wishes from the industry. For now, all that’s known is what Ross himself shared: he’s back in a hospital bed, dealing with low oxygen, and hoping for a chance to rest.

PW Exclusive will continue to pass along updates on Jim Ross’s condition as they become available. In the meantime, the thoughts of everyone in the wrestling community are surely with him as he works through yet another health challenge.

Back in the hospital due to low oxygen. Weighed 198. Need a break. 🤠 pic.twitter.com/4hZ7pKNwHF

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) October 13, 2026