All Elite Wrestling, which airs three shows weekly between TNT and TBS has made some news regarding its announcers. Jim Ross said in the most recent version of his podcast, Grilling JR, he has signed a new one-year deal. It is unknown if “The Voice of Wrestling” will have a regular position on one of the shows, but made it sound like he will be on all of the major broadcasts, including an added schedule of pay-per-view events.
“We crafted a completely new deal. No extension. A fresh contract,” said Ross. “It was undoubtedly the most straightforward and fastest negotiation of my 50-year career. The ease is largely thanks to Tony Khan’s belief in me as a commentator. Being admired by your chief certainly aids your cause.
“With the new contract, I’ll have more on-air opportunities. It seems the focus will be on pay-per-view events. We’re expanding the number of these big events, and I expect to play some role in them. Feeling better as I heal, I’ll gladly focus on pay-per-views.
” [AEW President] Tony Khan was generous with the terms, the financials, and everything. Collaborating with Tony on this deal was a blessing. He set out to secure my signature, and he succeeded, while I found my ideal company. We’re both pleased with the outcome.”
Ross, who has been with AEW since 2019, has been battling health issues including skin cancer and, most recently, a broken hip.
Meanwhile, Kevin Kelly, who was brought in to host AEW: Collision when it started on Saturday evenings last year, but had since been replaced by Tony Schiavone, is no longer part of AEW’s broadcast roster.
A series of posts made by Kelly on his X account is said to have led to him being removed from the company:
