WWE Hall of Fame and legendary AEW commentator Jim Ross shed some light on his immediate future this week.
Ross, who had been rumored to be interested in returning to WWE for a final run before retiring, spoke on his podcast revealing that he has signed a new, one-year contract to remain with AEW and that this new deal will expire next August.
"I’m happy with my deal. I’m happy to go back to working with Tony. Tony and I spent a lot of time together in London and talking about my deal and what his plans were for me. I’m still figured in very strongly. And to go do the pay-per-views is quite the opportunity. And the fact that I’m able to recharge my batteries and not just drive myself to a nub, it’s all good stuff, man."
Ross also touched on the WWE rumors indicating that he has not spoken to them at all and has no interest in going back, pointing out that his new deal contains few dates/commitments but that he expects to continue doing commentary at AEW PPVs as well as making some possible TV appearances.
"I haven’t talked to them. No plans to go back. Not that I’m saying that out of animosity or anger, but it’s just, it’s not the right time for me to get more involved in business. But they could come to me with an idea that we haven’t discussed and I might reconsider. But I like being where I am, I like the schedule I have, the freedoms that I have. I enjoy working with these young talents. I developed a good relationship with all those kids at AEW. And I’m happy where I am. I really am."
