Those who watched AEW’s All In event on Saturday didn’t just see a wrestling card. They also saw the return of Jim Ross, arguably the most well-known announcer in the history of pro wrestling.
In May, Ross, who has endured several significant health issues in recent years, announced that he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Later in the month, he announced that his surgery was successful. In June, Ross revealed that he was cancer-free and expressed his hope to return for All In.
On Saturday, that became a reality.
Before the match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, All In’s penultimate match, Ross returned to the announce desk. As expected, he received a tremendous ovation from the fans at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
— タロン・ウルフ (@TigerDriver81) July 12, 2025
Boomer Sooner. Great to see Jim Ross, who recently said he’s cancer-free after surgery. pic.twitter.com/lOzX7x3bEy
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) July 12, 2025
Jim Ross being introduced to the crowd in Texas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zz8yWe6m1e
— Adrian Hernandez (@AdrianRadio93) July 12, 2025
The fans in the building were not the only ones happy to see Ross’ return. Fans watching made their appreciation for Ross known on social media.
JIM ROSS ON COMMENTARY FOR OKADA VS OMEGA 5.
Great to see him. He said he wanted to make it to this show and he stuck to his word. #AEWAllInTexas pic.twitter.com/KLyb6Or9W5
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) July 12, 2025
It is so nice to see Jim Ross! #AEW #AEWALLIN pic.twitter.com/XRzkf2zKoW
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) July 12, 2025
It’s great to have Jim Ross calling the last two matches.#AEWAllIn pic.twitter.com/c0ndjNoRnp
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) July 12, 2025
JIM ROSS IS HERE
BAH GAWHD
LET THE JR BBQ AGAIN
THIS IS AWESOME
Him & @OfficialTAZ together just feels right @JRsBBQ #AEWAllIn pic.twitter.com/C3h55IEuZQ
— Tampa Tones (@TampaTones) July 12, 2025
Jim Ross back and on commentary. This is so awesome, I’m happy for him #AEWAllIn pic.twitter.com/J61NHs4ifL
— The Real One ☄️ (@WWEREALONE) July 12, 2025
Jim Ross is old as hell and still the best person at that announce table in being able to add gravity to a match. The commentating team was terrible during Toni/Mercedes.
— Meelz 💪🏾 (@MeelzTV) July 12, 2025
Jim Ross in on commentary for 2 minutes and he sold Kazuchika Okada like he is the greatest wrestler of all time
JR gets it, man #AEWAllInTexas
— Peps🪭 (@Peps_Wrestling) July 12, 2025
THE LEGENDARY Jim Ross is BACK at the AEW commentary table after beating cancer! 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/TPE0jl5YxW
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) July 12, 2025
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