Jesse Ventura Names Fellow Hall Of Famer As His Favourite Opponent

In a revealing interview with Chris Van Vliet, WWE Hall of Famer Jesse “The Body” Ventura offered fans a rare glimpse into his storied wrestling career, highlighting his in-ring philosophy and naming his favourite opponent.

The former Minnesota governor, renowned for his flamboyant persona and razor-sharp wit, provided candid insights into his time in WWE.

Ventura discussed reading Tito Santana’s book, which contained a compliment that deeply resonated with him.

Tito wrote that Jesse Ventura was the master trash talker, and he also in the ring was the master at getting the most out of a crowd for doing the least. That’s what it’s all about. Getting the most by doing the least, that was my style.

When discussing his favourite in-ring opponent, Ventura didn’t hesitate to give Santana the nod.

I always say Tito Santana. Because Tito knew my style and Tito adapted to my style and we had a trust and a love for each other in that ring. I knew that anytime I wrestled Tito that it was gonna be a hell of a match.

The relationship between Jesse Ventura and Santana extends beyond mere praise. During Santana’s reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion in the mid-1980s, Ventura was one of his frequent challengers. Their shared history culminated in both being inducted into the same WWE Hall of Fame class in 2004, a fitting tribute to their intertwined legacies.

Jesse Ventura Recalls Advocating For Wrestler Unionisation In WWE

In another revent interview, Jesse Ventura reflected on his efforts he faced while advocating for unionisation in the wrestling industry, stressing that the establishment of a wrestlers’ union relies heavily on the willingness of wrestlers to risk their careers, drawing from his own experiences.

H/t to ITRwrestling.com