Jim Ross to Still Work Will AXS TV

According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jim Ross is under contract with AXS TV and not New Japan Pro Wrestling. His deal runs through early 2018, and will continue his work with them while under contract with WWE. AXS TV claims nothing has changed with Ross; Ross AXS deal was not exclusive, which allowed him to take the WWE deal. New Japan was caught completely unaware, and felt that Ross could have been a key figure in that promotion breaking into the new market, both because of his history as an announcer and also media connections and the ability to promote for their US shows.