Jim Ross return announced for AEW Dynamite

  • Ian Carey
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Jim Ross will return at AEW Dynamite tonight. 

Tony Schiavone revealed on today’s AEW Control Center that Ross will be back on tonight’s show in Oklahoma City. 

“Come join us for some great action in the Continental Classic and more including welcoming back JR,” Schiavone said. “That’s right, Jim Ross will be with us tonight in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City, of course.”  

AEW is partnering with Jazwares for tonight’s Holiday Bash edition of Dynamite. The two companies announced more than $1 million worth of toys will be donated to Toys for Tots. 

“We’ll celebrate the holidays with JR and have some great action as we also help Toys for Tots,” Schiavone continued.  

Ross has been absent from AEW programming since early November. The 71-year-old has been dealing with an open leg wound since undergoing radiation treatment for skin cancer in 2021. His doctors believe that high blood sugar levels and frequent flying on airplanes may have prevented his wound from healing properly. He went into further detail regarding his health issues on an episode of his podcast covered here. 

AEW Dynamite December 20 announced lineup:

  • Continental Classic Gold League: Jon Moxley (12 points) vs. Jay White (9 points)
  • Continental Classic Gold League: Swerve Strickland (9 points) vs. Rush (6 points)
  • Continental Classic Gold League: Mark Briscoe (0 points) vs. Jay Lethal (0 points)
  • Winner gets AEW Women’s Championship match at Worlds End: Saraya vs. Riho
  • Roderick Strong v.s Komander
  • We’ll hear from MJF & Samoa Joe