As reported by PWMania.com, AEW announcer and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently discussed on his Grilling JR podcast that he will undergo surgery to remove excess fluid and have a shunt placed. A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt is a tube inserted to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain or spinal cord to another part of the body, typically the abdomen.
Ross later took to his Twitter (X) account to provide further clarification on the situation.
Ross wrote, “Thanks for the outpouring of support regarding my upcoming brain surgery.
A hole will be drilled in my skull and a small tube will be inserted reach into my stomach to better manage/drain excess brain fluid.
I’m optimistic. Thanks to all. 🤠”
Ross has faced several health challenges in recent years and spent some time in the hospital after a fall following his return from AEW Double or Nothing in May.
