WWE Hall of Famer and AEW broadcaster Jim Ross revealed during his latest Grilling JR podcast with Conrad Thompson, that he has signed a new one-year contract with AEW.
The 73-year old Ross also spoke on rumors that he was negotiating with WWE, noting there was no truth to that. He said that he likes being in AEW because of the schedule and that he enjoys working with the talent. Ross also added that he expects to work at all of AEW pay-per-view events for the next one-year.
“I saw somewhere online, somebody sent me something where I was negotiating with WWE to go back. I hadn’t heard that one. I haven’t talked to them. No plans to go back. I’m not saying that out of animosity or anger. It’s just not the right time for me to get more involved in the business. If they come to me with an idea that we haven’t discussed, I might reconsider, but I like being where I am. I like the schedule I have, the freedoms I have. I enjoy working with these young talents. I’ve developed a good relationship with a lot of those kids at AEW. I’m happy where I am, I really am. Not a lot of stress and pressure. I signed a new contract for a year. Got that done before I left. One year, next summer. Next August, I think it is. I have few dates. I like that. I have a deal that is very desirable. My schedule is basically to work pay-per-views and assorted appearances on TV. I expect to do all pay-per-views and we’ll see where that takes us. I’m happy with my deal. I’m happy to go back working with Tony (Khan). Tony and I spent a lot of time together in London, talking about my deal and his plans for me. I’m still figured in very strongly.”
You can listen to the full episode below:
Ross called some of the action at last Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view at the O2 Arena in London, England. Over the past few years, Ross has dealt with both skin and colon cancer. He announced this past June that he was cancer free.
(Quote source: Fightful)