Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura made a comeback to WWE, featuring on the latest Saturday Night Main Event and bringing a wave of nostalgia to the program. He provided commentary during the steel cage match between Damien Priest and Drew McIntyre, but his remarks quickly drew attention.
While Ventura was speaking about ring announcer Lillian Garcia explaining the match rules, reports from Fightful Select revealed that Ventura was expected to stay silent like the rest of the commentary team, but he didn’t follow that protocol. The WWE Hall of Famer seemed particularly critical when Damien Priest chose to win by exiting the cage door, a method Ventura believed was against the rules since he thought it required climbing over the top of the cage instead.
Expressing his disbelief, Ventura exclaimed, “Wait a second, how do you get out the door? I thought you had to go over the top! What kind of BS is that? Can he get out the door?!”
Fightful Select noted that Ventura’s outburst caused plenty of laughter behind the scenes and no one took offense. WWE fans can expect to hear more of Ventura’s distinctive voice during upcoming Saturday Night Main Event broadcasts.
Fan Take: Ventura’s return to WWE commentary adds a fresh yet nostalgic flavor that resonates with long-time fans while stirring excitement among newer audiences. His candid and passionate style could inject new energy into WWE broadcasts, making the viewing experience more engaging and unpredictable for fans.
