Jeff Jarrett Says That Abyss Would Have Thrived in WWE, But Not For Long

WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW star Jeff Jarrett recently speculated on how TNA legend Abyss might have fared if he had joined WWE during the peak of his career in the late 2000s.

Speaking on his podcast, My World, Jeff Jarrett offered insights into what could have been a memorable, albeit brief, tenure for the TNA star in WWE.

“I would have said something to the effect, ‘Abby, you’re going to go have a run with Undertaker and you’re probably going to have a run with Kane, and if all goes according, which I have no reason to believe that you won’t do fantastic business with both guys, then you’re going to get a run with Cena. Then it’s going to be over, because they’re not replacing Taker or Kane, and Cena is irreplaceable.’”

Jarrett envisioned Abyss being positioned as a top-tier antagonist, clashing with WWE icons like The Undertaker, Kane, and John Cena. However, he noted that the presence of established “monsters” in WWE would have made it challenging for Abyss to maintain long-term momentum.

“They’ve already got monsters there, and so I think you’re going to have a rocket attached to you, but I have no idea where you will land after that.”

Ultimately, Jarrett emphasised that Abyss’s success would have hinged on developing a strong rapport with WWE’s then-Chairman, Vince McMahon.

“I probably would say that to this day it would be what type of relationship could he have developed with Vince McMahon during this timeframe. It would have come down specifically to that.”

Despite WWE’s allure, Abyss remained loyal to TNA, where he built a legacy as one of the company’s cornerstone performers. Retiring in 2019, he was inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame in 2018. Today, Abyss contributes to WWE behind the scenes as a producer.

Why Does Jeff Jarrett Believe That Abyss Became Such A Huge Success In TNA?

Jeff Jarrett spoke about why he believes that Abyss became successful in TNA and said that it was down to his coachability, as he had a meticulous approach to his ring craft and would always consider things such as TV camera angles during his matches and not just focus on his in-ring work.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com