Jim Ross said he expects to be at AEW All Out 2026 in Chicago if his recovery from brain surgery continues at its current rate.
Speaking on Grilling JR, Ross said the travel is manageable and that his in-ring analysis is not the issue holding him back.
“It’s in the cards. If I continue to improve at the rate that I currently am, no doubt about it. It’s a non-stop flight from OKC to Chicago, I’m not flying to London,” Ross said. “I’ve made it very known that I want to return to help on some of the main events as soon as I’m able to travel better. As far as just looking at the match, interpreting what I see and articulating it, I can do that now. But they’re worried about my falling and they want me to get a little bit more steady on my feet.”
Ross also broke two toes on the morning of his surgery and is in a walking boot.
“My big toe and the toe next to it on my left foot are both broken. I didn’t know they were broken until they x-rayed them in the hospital,” Ross said. “It’s hard to keep your balance when you wear a walking boot on your left foot and a flip flop or tennis shoe on your right. So if my broken toes aren’t an issue, I’m going to be there.”
Ross said Tony Khan wants him there only if he is able to travel safely.
All Out takes place on September 26 in Chicago.