Jim Ross Confirms Negotiations With AEW

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has confirmed that he’s in discussions with AEW, which launched back in January.

Ross made the news known when he appeared on ESPN’s Outside the Lines this afternoon where he talked about a wide range of talks including his departure from the WWE at the end of this month when his contract expires.

“We’re talking. We’re talking. I just haven’t signed anything yet. My people and their people are doing their thing.”

Ross’s most recent WWE televised appearance was part of the pre-show panel for the Greatest Royal Rumble event last April. He made some big news when he revealed earlier this month on an episode of the Ross Report podcast that after recent discussions with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, both sides decided it was best to go their separate ways.

Double or Nothing, which is the inaugural show promoted by AEW, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25, 2019. Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho in a rematch from their contest at Wrestle Kingdom in 2018 and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. Lucha Bros. (Penta El Zero M and Rey Fénix) are being billed as the top two matches.

The promotion will also hold their Fight for the Fallen event on July 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida at Daily’s Place.