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Jim Ross Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
The WWE Hall of Famer underwent a shunt procedure to drain excess brain fluid and improve memory and balance, his podcast co-host said.
- On Wednesday, Jim Ross, 74, underwent a successful shunt procedure in Norman, Oklahoma, to drain excess fluid from his brain. The WWE Hall of Famer is currently recovering.
- The procedure addresses memory and balance issues Ross has dealt with throughout the year, limiting his AEW broadcasting availability. Doctors inserted a small tube to drain the excess fluid from his brain.
- According to podcast co-host Conrad Thompson, everything went well, with Ross expected to be back home by Friday. Ross anticipated spending just one day in the hospital following the procedure.
- Ric Flair praised Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler as the 'best pair of announcers in the history of our business,' wishing his 'dear friend' a speedy recovery. Flair called Ross a warrior for his entire life.
- Ross hopes to travel to London for AEW All In on August 30, though his AEW contract expires this month. He has not yet signed a new deal with the company.
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Jim Ross successfully underwent brain surgery on Wednesday morning and is recovering.
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