AEW News & Rumor Roundup - Top WWE Superstar joining in February 2022? Sasha Banks reacts to good friend's big debut, update on Jim Ross' health (November 3rd, 2021)

Tony Khan, Sasha Banks, and Jim Ross.
Tony Khan, Sasha Banks, and Jim Ross.

#4. Sasha Banks reacts to Samuray Del Sol's AEW debut

Samuray Del Sol, fka Kalisto, made his AEW debut on this week's Dynamite, and Sasha Banks was one of the biggest names to support the former United States Champion.

Banks first reacted to Tony Khan's announcement of Samuray Del Sol's AEW debut in the hours leading up to Dynamite. Here's what she tweeted:

The former WWE Women's Champion tweeted after Del Sol's match and seemed happy with the Luchador's performance on AEW Dynamite.

Sasha Banks and Samuray Del Sol have been close friends ever since they worked together in the WWE. Del Sol was released in April earlier this year, ending his 8-year stint in the WWE.

He teamed up with Aero Star on Dynamite and unfortunately came up short in the AAA tag team title match against FTR. Despite the loss, AEW fans should expect to see more of Samuray Del Sol in the future.


#3. Jim Ross provides an update on his skin cancer diagnosis and treatment

Jim Ross spoke at length about his skin cancer diagnosis during the latest episode of 'Grilling JR.' The AEW announcer thankfully sounded optimistic about the future.

JR expects to start radiation treatment soon and has to undergo 22 sessions within the next few months. Jim Ross won't miss much AEW TV time as the doctors have allowed him to continue working.

"I'm gonna start doing radiation soon. I have to do 22 radiation treatments. I somehow have to figure out how to do it on consecutive days if I can do it every day for three weeks or something, maybe longer. It's inevitable. It's coming, and I have to deal with it. I don't plan on missing any work, according to my doctors. It's just a matter of dealing with the issues, grit your teeth, and moving on," Ross said.

The legendary commentator thanked fans for their supportive messages and said he feels encouraged to fight his ongoing health issues.

Jim Ross said that he is fortunate to have not gotten a severe type of skin cancer, adding he would not need chemotherapy during his treatment.

"I really appreciate all the fans who have reached out on social media, giving me their encouragement and prayers. I didn't get the worst kind of skin cancer. It's part of the journey, and I'll deal with it; it's just a pain in the ass to get all these treatments. The good thing is there is no chemotherapy, so that helps with all the aftereffects and things of that nature. I'm just handling it and dealing with it. I've dealt with more and will continue to persevere," Jim Ross said. H/t Fightful

All of us here at Sportskeeda Wrestling send our best wishes to Jim Ross ahead of his treatment.

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