Jim Ross Happy To Endorse Gail Kim For AEW Role
After her surprise firing from TNA Wrestling, Gail Kim has found an influential supporter in AEW as Jim Ross explains why she is so valuable.
On March 25, it was announced that TNA Wrestling had fired several members of management including Gail Kim. According to the company, Ariel Shnerner, Rob Kligman, and Michael Shewchenko were also given their marching orders.
The departure of Kim caught the entire industry by surprise, with fans and insiders alike expressing their shock and disappointment at the news. The legend is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern women’s wrestling having played a key role in the creation of the Knockouts division, as well as pushing for equality across the board.
Kim began working with TNA in 2005 as an in-ring performer before becoming an influential backstage figure when her wrestling career came to an end. As the backlash grew after Kim’s firing, TNA’s parent company was forced to release a statement explaining their actions.
But if it was down to former WWE talent relations boss and current AEW announcer Jim Ross, Gail Kim would have a job tomorrow.
Jim Ross Is A Big Gail Kim Fan
Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross admitted he would not be surprised if Gail Kim emerged in AEW and would go as far as endorsing her for a role to Tony Khan:
No. I would endorse that. If Tony Khan asked me my thoughts on the matter, I would suggest, ‘Go for it,’ because she’s very valuable and does a great job. I have great respect for Gail Kim, and her reputation speaks for itself.
She gets results. She’s very good at working with talent. So no, I’m a big Gail Kim fan, and she should not be unemployed for long in my world.