Overview
- Ross disclosed the plan on his Grilling JR podcast, which he recorded Friday, saying he will have a shunt placed to remove excess fluid that he says has caused memory problems.
- The decision follows a nearly 30–40 day hospital stay after Ross passed out at home and then reported ongoing forgetfulness and an inability to drive during recovery.
- Ross said a cardiologist reviewed and approved the procedure and that he expects a short hospital stay of a few days once a date is set.
- He is cutting back public appearances and has missed AEW duties while he focuses on health, with his AEW contract due to be reviewed in August.
- A shunt drains cerebrospinal fluid into another body cavity for absorption; Ross, 74, who has faced prior health issues including two cancer diagnoses, said the surgery is necessary for him to get better.