On a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura shared his thoughts on what he could offer to the current generation of WWE Superstars. Ventura emphasized the importance of looking to the future and adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of professional wrestling. He expressed a desire to mentor the younger talent, offering insights that could help them navigate the industry and stay ahead in the competitive world of WWE.
Ventura, who is known for his impactful career both as a wrestler and commentator, was also part of WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event broadcast team this past weekend. He provided ringside color commentary for the main event, which featured a high-stakes match between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes. His involvement in the event showcased his continued connection to WWE, even as he remains focused on passing down knowledge to the next generation of Superstars. Below are some of the highlights from his appearance on Busted Open Radio (via WrestlingInc.com).
Jesse Ventura on what he can teach today’s generation of WWE Superstars:
“One of the things I’m going to teach them is ‘Look to the future,’ and especially in wrestling today because what they’re doing today, I like to look at it and kind of chuckle. Because there was the American style of wrestling, and then there was the Mexican style of wrestling, of lucha libre. Well, we’ve all kind of figured the American style would eventually take over?”
On what he wants to still in the wrestlers:
“Uh uh, lucha libre’s taken over, because these guys are doing aerial stuff today like Mexican wrestling of yesterday. And that’s one of the reasons my favorite wrestler is Dominik. But him aside…I just see the trend is for these high flying moves and very dangerous moves. And so, I want to instill in the young wrestlers ‘Remember, there is life after wrestling. And remember that you don’t want to kill yourself now and not know that there’s a future ahead for you later.’”
This is something that a lot of young guys need to learn.