Tony Khan: Jim Ross is an ‘indispensable part’ of AEW

More than six years into AEW’s existence, Tony Khan believes Jim Ross remains a vital part of the promotion.

“Jim Ross is an indispensable part of AEW. He’s the greatest wrestling commentator of all time,” Khan told TMZ Sports last week. “I first heard JR’s voice when I was eight years old, and he immediately hooked me with his commentary. He is a great man. He’s done so much in wrestling. He’s the original voice of AEW.”

The 73-year-old Ross underwent colon surgery in May and praised Khan for being “amazingly wonderful” to him during the ordeal. Now that his cancer is gone, Ross is scheduled to be in Texas for All In this Saturday. His role in AEW is to provide commentary for select matches at PPV events.

“He’s been through some really tough health battles, and I think it’s important to stand with Jim,” Khan said. “Jim’s done a lot for AEW and me personally. It means a lot that I can be there and stand by Jim in a tough time for him. And it’s so great to hear that Jim is doing much better now. We’re all wishing JR the best in his recovery. Everyone in AEW loves JR. He has been a huge part of AEW from the very beginning, and it’s great to have him in AEW now as part of the team.”

On his Grilling JR podcast last week, Ross said he doesn’t know which match or matches he’ll be doing commentary for at All In. He would like to be on the call for Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega’s match at the PPV.

All In is taking place from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas this Saturday afternoon.