AEW broadcaster and WWE Hall of Fame commentator Jim Ross has provided a candid update on another difficult chapter in his ongoing health journey, revealing that he recently underwent multiple biopsies during a visit to a dermatologist.
Speaking on Grilling JR, Ross said the appointment came after his daughter encouraged him to have several moles on his back examined. The dermatologist identified a number of areas that warranted closer attention, leading to a series of biopsies. Ross said he expects to receive the results in approximately 10 days.
The update arrives after a challenging period for one of professional wrestling's most recognizable voices. Ross has dealt with significant medical issues in recent years, including a skin cancer diagnosis in 2021. He also underwent brain surgery during the summer. The veteran announcer said he has additionally completed 22 radiation treatments connected to skin cancer on his ankle, though that wound has yet to fully heal.
Ross Describes a Difficult Dermatology Appointment
Ross did not minimize how uncomfortable the recent procedure was. He explained that the dermatologist was concerned about multiple moles and needed to numb the affected portions of his back before taking the samples.
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“I was told that I had like seven or eight moles on my back that they were concerned about,” Ross said on Grilling JR. “Well what we have to do today is numb your back around all those areas that you have multiple moles, some are very tiny, there’s a couple good size ones in there... and we’ll numb you up.”
For Ross, the appointment added to the fatigue of a summer that has involved repeated medical treatment. He openly acknowledged that he was not in the best mood while facing more injections and another procedure.
“My poor fat a** old body is so tired of injections, because it’s been like that all summer,” Ross said. “So, they numbed me up. I was miserable and cranky. I was a cranky f****** old man.”
The blunt humor and honesty are familiar traits for Ross, whose long broadcasting career has been defined in part by his direct approach. But beneath the lighthearted self-assessment is a serious wait for answers. Skin cancer has already been a major part of his recent medical history, and the results of these biopsies will determine what comes next.
Continuing Recovery From Skin Cancer Treatment
Ross first disclosed his skin cancer diagnosis in 2021 and underwent treatment at that time. His latest remarks make clear that the issue has continued to require considerable medical attention.
In addition to the biopsies on his back, Ross said he has gone through 22 radiation treatments for skin cancer on his ankle. He noted that the wound from that treatment has not yet healed and that another medical visit will be necessary. There was no further diagnosis offered regarding the newly biopsied moles, and Ross is still waiting for the results.
That distinction is important. Ross did not say that the moles had been confirmed as cancerous. He said only that the dermatologist considered them concerning enough to biopsy. The coming days should provide more clarity, but for now, Ross is focused on doing what he can to continue healing and address each issue as it arises.
His remarks also underscore the prolonged nature of recovery. Radiation treatment can leave patients managing the effects of the process after the final session, and Ross is confronting that reality with the ankle wound still requiring care. Rather than suggesting that he is fully through this stage, he presented the situation as another step in an extended effort to improve his health.
A Determined Outlook
Despite the discomfort, uncertainty, and the accumulation of treatments, Ross expressed a determined attitude about regaining as much of his strength as possible. The longtime commentator acknowledged that a complete return to feeling exactly as he once did may not be realistic, but he remains intent on getting as close as he can.
“I’m going to do all I can to get 100 percent,” Ross said on Grilling JR. “I don’t know if I’ll ever be 100 percent again, but I’m going to be close. And me close to 100 percent, and on top of my game, I’m a bad man.”
That competitive mindset has remained a constant throughout Ross's career. Whether calling major championship matches, working in executive roles, or sharing stories and analysis outside the broadcast booth, Ross has long carried himself with the confidence of someone who has seen nearly every side of the wrestling business. His newest update showed that the same resolve continues to guide him through a demanding medical stretch.
Ross's legacy as an announcer is already secure. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and his calls remain closely associated with many of the most memorable moments in modern wrestling history. He later joined AEW, where he has continued to contribute his distinctive voice and decades of perspective to the promotion.
For fans who have followed Ross over generations, his willingness to speak publicly about his health has offered a clear picture of the challenges he has faced. He has not presented the situation as easy or routine. Instead, he has consistently been candid about difficult procedures, long recoveries, and the emotional toll that can come with repeated treatment.
Waiting for the Biopsy Results
The immediate focus is now the results from the dermatologist. Ross said he anticipates hearing back in around 10 days, which should establish whether further treatment is required for any of the moles that were tested.
Until then, there is no confirmed update beyond the biopsies themselves and his ongoing care for the ankle wound. Ross's comments reflect a situation still in progress rather than a final medical conclusion. He remains under medical supervision and intends to follow up with another doctor regarding the wound that has not healed following radiation.
For AEW viewers and the wider wrestling community, the update is another reminder of the perseverance Ross has shown while dealing with health complications. His status as an iconic wrestling voice has made him a lasting presence for fans across multiple eras, and his recent words made clear that he is still approaching his recovery with the same stubborn confidence that has characterized his career.
Ross is awaiting the biopsy findings, continuing to manage the effects of his radiation treatment, and working toward the strongest recovery possible. As he put it, the objective is not merely to endure the process, but to get close to his best and be ready to operate at the highest level he can.
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