It’s Official: JR Is Back For Good

A mere rumor just an hour ago, Jim Ross has confirmed that he’s now once again under contract with WWE.

In an interview with Fox Sports, JR confirmed that he has signed a two-year deal with WWE. The details were finalized on Friday.

“It has a specific number of dates that I’m obligated to work, which I think is good for me,” said Ross. “So look at it this way: I got my jersey back. I got brought back to my home team, and my opportunities back in WWE, I’m sure, will be multi-fold. They’ve got a lot of things that I can contribute (to), and I’ve been so blessed in the business that I’ve done so many different things. I’ve been an administrator and a syndicator, a marketing rep, a VP of broadcasting, a head of talent relations. But the fun part is what I did tonight. I hope to have more ‘fun part’ assignments in the future, but I’ve got my jersey back. So if the team needs me to play, to work more than they anticipated because they need it, I’m in.”

JR’s comments echo the earlier report which suggested he would not be back on the announce table full-time. Instead, it seems likely he’ll only be brought in for big matches–lack last night’s retirement of the Undertaker. That’s in addition to any backstage role JR takes on, and we hope to hear more details soon.

Jim Ross quits after refusing to apologize to Eric

It’s been an emotional week for the legendary announcer, who lost his wife in an auto accident earlier this month. JR elected to keep his WrestleMania week appearance, and in the interview he discusses the incredible support received from fans.