# WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross to have brain surgery

2026-08-08T19:00:28+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, 74, is set to undergo brain surgery on August 12 to have a shunt inserted to drain excess fluid. He announced the news on the August 6 episode of his podcast, 'Grilling with JR', telling co-host Conrad Thompson that he expects to be in hospital for just one day. Ross has been battling health issues after collapsing at home, which led to a nearly 40-day hospital stay. He said the procedure is necessary because he could not live his life as it was, suffering from memory loss and fatigue.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/jim-ross-health-update-wwe-hall-of-famer-to-undergo-brain-surgery-next-week-heres-why-101786201424662.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/wwe/wwe-hall-of-famer-jim-ross-set-for-brain-surgery-this-week-gives-major-health-update-article-155488553>

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