Jesse Ventura returning to WWE?
I am intrigued by the report on wrestlingobserver.com that Jesse Ventura was in Stamford, Conn., yesterday to meet with Vince McMahon. No details about what was discussed in the meeting were provided, but I think it would be great if “The Body” returned to WWE in some capacity. Whether he was wrestling, providing color commentary for a match or governing the state of Minnesota, Ventura was always entertaining.
Watching WCW SuperBrawl III from 1993 on WWE 24/7 On Demand earlier today reminded me just how much Ventura could add to a broadcast (it also reminded me what Chris Benoit looked like when he had shoulder-length hair and what Steve Austin looked like when he had any hair). The banter between Ventura and Tony Schiavone was priceless, and it didn’t detract from the action in the ring.
I would love to hear Ventura’s acerbic wit again on WWE programs, although it’s probably unlikely that he would want to be a commentator on a full-time basis. It’s more likely that he would just make special appearances. Or, perhaps he and McMahon were discussing a role for Ventura in the “Who Blew Up WWE Chairman Vince McMahon?” story line.
By the way, I’ll be discussing the McMahon saga and other wrestling-related topics on The Peter Schmuck Show on WBAL (1090 AM) tomorrow afternoon in the 2 o’clock hour.
Comments
It's obvious to me that Mr. McMahon is having plastic surgery, and that the whole "exploding limo" storyline will explain his absence from the shows. It will also provide him an excuse for having a facelift - being burned in the explosion.
With Triple H's return just around the corner, it's a pretty sure thing that he is involved with this story in some way. Most likely, it will be revealed that Triple H married Stephanie McMahon in an attempt to get control of the company and that they conspired to get rid of Vince in order to take over WWE.
That will serve as a way to place the storyline focus on Triple H and put an end to his DX run since partner Shawn Michaels is sidelined with an injury. It will also position Triple H as the number one "heel" in the company, a role which he prefers to being a "babyface" character.
Jesse Ventura would be great as a "Columbo" or "Monk" type character, interviewing wrestlers as possible suspects backstage until the case is settled at "Summerslam."
Darn, maybe I should interview for that job in Stamford. I could write a decent soap opera, Eck.
Posted by: Wrestling Fan | June 16, 2007 3:17 PM
That's pretty good Wrestling Fan. When will the geniuses in Conn understand that people don't want Soap Operas?\? They want entertaining characters with good mic skills and slowly built feuds that reach a satisfying crescendo? Did I just say crescendo?? Maybe I should blow myself up.
Posted by: the nacho man | June 17, 2007 11:42 AM