Happy Thanksgiving from wife Jan & me from @LucasOilStadium Go @steelers !! pic.twitter.com/S6rMirt96L
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) November 25, 2016
Former and current WWE personalities are rallying around former commentator Jim Ross following the tragic death of his wife Jan.
Jim Ross announced on Wednesday evening that his wife Jan died two days after she was struck by a car. Ross said on Tuesday morning that his wife was in critical condition and that he needed a miracle.
On social media on Wednesday, Jim Ross was immediately met with an overwhelming amount of support from his WWE brethren, with some sharing personal stories about Jan Ross.
Ric Flair, who was with Jim Ross when he met with his Jan, said he remembers that night like it was yesterday.
My dear friend @JRsBBQ I remember the night you met Jan in West VA like it was yesterday. We are all here for you in this tragedy. #JanRoss
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) March 23, 2017
Sasha Banks directly replied to Jim Ross’ tweet to offer her condolences.
@JRsBBQ My deepest condolences.
— notorious SB (@SashaBanksWWE) March 23, 2017
SmackDown Live personality and host of Talking Smack Renee Young offered her condolences as well, as did Mickie James and Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss.
@JRsBBQ I'm so sorry to hear this. So much love sent out to you and your family.
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ so sorry for your loss
— Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) March 23, 2017
I'm so sorry @JRsBBQ Jan was such a beautiful soul. So sweet & loving to everyone. My heart & prayers are with you. Heaven got a true angel.
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) March 23, 2017
Monday Night Raw‘s Natalya said that Jan Ross was one of the kindest people she’s ever known, and Chris Jericho said he loved to chat with her about music.
I feel heartbroken for @JRsBBQ and his family. Jan was one of the warmest, kindest people I've ever met. My prayers for the Ross family.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) March 23, 2017
#JanRoss was my definition of a "cool chick". Always fun to chat with about music & Ill never forget her smile. My prayers to her & @JRsBBQ
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) March 23, 2017
NXT performer Roderick Strong and Peyton Royce chimed in to tell Jim that he is sorry for his loss.
@JRsBBQ I'm so sorry for your loss.
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts with you & your loved ones
— Peyton Royce (@WWEPeytonRoyce) March 23, 2017
Lisa Marie Varon said that Jan always brightened every room she entered.
My heart goes out to you @JRsBBQ and your family. Jan brightened a room when she entered it. She always cheered me up with her positivity.
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) March 23, 2017
Outside of WWE, some others in the wrestling community offered their condolences, including Total Nonstop Action’s Velvet Sky and Impact Wrestling’s Grado.
@JRsBBQ all the prayers of peace and comfort being sent your way. God Bless you and your family during this time. Condolences.
— ✨Velvet Sky✨ (@VelVelHoller) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ So sorry to about your loss Jim. My deepest condolences.
— GRADO (@gradowrestling) March 23, 2017
This post will be updated as more reactions to the death of Jim Ross’ wife come in.
