WWE legend Jim Ross forced to apologise after hoping AEW star Anna Jay ‘had a wardrobe malfunction’ in creepy AEW remark
WWE icon Jim Ross was forced to apologise after wishing AEW star Anna Jay 'had a wardrobe malfunction'.
The creepy remark during AEW All Out landed the American commentator in hot water with fans on social media, as reported by .
While commentating on the Casino Battle Royale, Ross said: "Did Anna Jay have a wardrobe malfunction, or is that wishful thinking in my book?"
The unfortunate quip came after Jay, 22, was seen adjusting her top as The Dark Order's Stu Grayson tried to keep her away from Brandi Rhodes.
And wrestling followers were quick to lay into Ross' remark.
One said: "Sorry but he needs to go. He makes watching AEW so cringy for me.";
Another added: "JR needs to be put to bed, another cringe moment from a sad old man."
WWE hall of famer Ross issued an apology, which has subsequently been deleted.
He tweeted: "Didn't mean to offend anyone on the wardrobe malfunction line.
"Weak attempt at humor.
"Sorry. Now lighten up."
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Jay has not commented on the widely-panned incident.
And despite Ross' 'wishful thinking' she did not suffer a wardrobe malfunction.
AEW are yet to issue a statement on the matter.