{"id":709,"date":"2025-07-07T21:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T02:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagawrestlingofficial.com\/?p=709"},"modified":"2025-07-07T21:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T02:36:34","slug":"tony-khan-highlights-jim-ross-as-an-essential-figure-for-aews-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagawrestlingofficial.com\/shows\/aew\/tony-khan-highlights-jim-ross-as-an-essential-figure-for-aews-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Khan Highlights Jim Ross as an Essential Figure for AEW\u2019s Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than six years since AEW began, President Tony Khan continues to emphasize how important Jim Ross is to the company. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Khan praised the legendary wrestling commentator by calling him indispensable and the greatest announcer in wrestling history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khan shared that he first heard Jim Ross\u2019s voice when he was a child and was immediately drawn to his commentary. He said Jim is not only the original voice of AEW but also a remarkable person who has contributed greatly to the wrestling world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross, who is 73 years old, underwent colon surgery earlier this year and has thankfully been declared cancer-free. He is expected to attend AEW All In in Arlington, Texas this Saturday, where he will provide commentary for some matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khan stressed the importance of standing by Jim during his health challenges. He mentioned that Jim has done a lot for AEW and personally for him. According to Khan, everyone at AEW holds Jim Ross in high regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week on the Grilling JR podcast, Ross confirmed he will be at All In. 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