Jesse Ventura Reveals WWE Angle Too Big for Vince McMahon

One big thing: Jesse Ventura pitched a presidential campaign angle to WWE

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura recently disclosed a WWE storyline he proposed to Vince McMahon that was deemed “too big” to execute.

The pitch:

• Ventura suggested WWE create its own political party for a presidential run
• The angle would involve Vince McMahon as the presumed nominee
• Ventura would challenge McMahon’s candidacy, leading to a wrestler vs wrestler match
• The winner of the match would become the WWE party’s presidential nominee
• Ventura’s character would secure the nomination and appear on ballots in all 50 states

Why it matters:

This revelation highlights the ambitious scope of storylines considered in professional wrestling and the potential intersection between entertainment and real-world politics.

By the numbers:

• 50 states where WWE could potentially secure ballot access
• 1 former governor (Ventura) involved in the pitch
• 2 wrestlers would represent Ventura and McMahon in the proposed match

What they’re saying:

“I went out to him and I said ‘Vince, we can do an angle right now,'” Ventura told Chris Van Vliet on the “Insight” podcast. “You can come out with the WWE and say we’re going to have our own nominee for president, the WWE party, the World Wrestling Party.”

The bottom line:

While the angle never materialized, it demonstrates the creative thinking behind WWE storylines and the potential for wrestling to engage with broader cultural narratives.

What do you think about Jesse Ventura’s proposed WWE presidential campaign angle? Would it have been a hit or a miss with fans? Share your thoughts in the comments below!