Jim Ross will not be making his hoped-for return to the AEW commentary booth at All Out 2026. The WWE Hall of Famer had been optimistic about traveling to Chicago for Saturday’s pay-per-view, but that trip will no longer happen.
The update came during the latest episode of the “Grilling JR” podcast, where co-host Conrad Thompson confirmed that Ross would not be making the trip. According to eWrestlingNews, Thompson shared that Ross will instead watch the Will Ospreay match from home rather than being on-site for the show.
Ross has been a mainstay of AEW’s broadcast history since the promotion’s launch, and his commentary appearances have become less frequent in recent years. No further details on the nature of his health status were provided beyond the confirmation that he will miss the show, and none of the supplied reporting indicates when he might next appear for AEW.
AEW All Out 2026 is scheduled for September 26 in Chicago, with Will Ospreay among the wrestlers featured on the card.
