Gail Kim: WWE Return Unlikely for Former Women’s Champion

One big thing

Former WWE Women’s Champion Gail Kim believes a return to WWE is unlikely, citing potential grudges and her focus on her legacy in TNA Wrestling (now IMPACT Wrestling).

Why it matters

Kim’s perspective offers insight into the complex relationships between wrestlers and major promotions, as well as the challenges faced by women’s wrestlers in the early 2000s.

By the numbers

• Kim held the WWE Women’s Championship once in 2003
• She is a 7-time TNA Knockouts Champion
• Kim is now 47 years old and works as a producer and creative team member in TNA Wrestling

The backstory

• Kim signed with WWE in 2002 and was released in 2004
• She returned to WWE in 2008, with her second run ending in 2011
• Her departure was marked by controversy when she eliminated herself from a battle royal

What they’re saying

Kim on a potential WWE return:

“I don’t think they (WWE) would have me back (as an in-ring performer). I mean, there’s a lot of reasons why. I don’t know how much they hold grudges or anything like that.”

Between the lines

• Kim’s comments suggest a strained relationship with WWE
• She emphasizes her growth since her controversial 2011 departure
• Her focus remains on her achievements in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling

The bottom line

While Kim doesn’t rule out a WWE Hall of Fame induction, she clearly values her legacy in TNA Wrestling more, highlighting the importance of finding the right fit in a wrestler’s career.

What do you think about Gail Kim’s stance on returning to WWE? Do you believe her legacy is better served in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.