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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross to have brain surgery
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The outpouring of support for Jim Ross is heartwarming, but the real story is the quiet toll of a life spent in the ring. Ross’s candour about memory loss and his 40-day hospital stay after collapsing should remind fans that pro wrestling’s physical price is steep. The test now is how he recovers from this shunt procedure and whether he can return to the microphone. Will his body finally force him to step away?
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