Jim Ross signs three-year deal with All Elite Wrestling
Jim Ross is officially part of All Elite Wrestling.
AEW announced today that Ross has signed a three-year deal with the company and “will take on the role as Senior Advisor in what is the most lucrative deal in pro wrestling commentary history.”
The press release announcing the news also stated that Ross will “work closely with the senior leaders at AEW on their roadmap to shift and reinvent the wrestling landscape.”
Ross will appear at AEW Double or Nothing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25. Sports Illustrated reported that he’ll be calling the show.
“Helping create a new brand with AEW is heart-pounding,” Ross told Sports Illustrated. “I can’t wait to prepare. I’ve always believed I had some gas left in the tank, and today I believe it more than ever. I can’t wait to get started with this fresh and vibrant new company. Business is about to pick up.”
March 29 was the final day of Ross’ contract with WWE. He returned to WWE in 2017 but was used increasingly sparingly over the past two years.
Ross appeared on this week’s Road to Double or Nothing episode, which also announced that Alex Marvez and Excalibur will be commentators for AEW. Alicia Atout, who recently departed Impact Wrestling, will be AEW’s backstage correspondent. Justin Roberts will be their ring announcer.