Nick Aldis Expresses Interest in WWE In-Ring Debut Despite GM Role

One Big Thing

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has revealed his desire to step into a WWE ring at least once, despite his current non-wrestling role with the company.

Why It Matters

Aldis’s potential in-ring debut would mark a significant moment for WWE, given his prestigious background as a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion and his current position as an authority figure on SmackDown.

By The Numbers

• 1,309 days: Combined length of Aldis’s NWA World Championship reigns
• Zero: WWE matches wrestled to date
• 100%: Current status of Aldis’s previously injured bicep

Key Details

• Aldis joined WWE in August 2023 as a backstage producer
• He transitioned to SmackDown General Manager in October 2023
• He hasn’t competed in the ring since joining WWE

Direct Quotes

“I would like to lace ’em up. I don’t care if it’s on a regular basis but, I’ve earned it, once,” Aldis told Chris Van Vliet on Insight.

“If and when the time comes, it’ll be what they want and it will hopefully be the right time.”

The Bottom Line

While Aldis remains focused on his GM duties, he’s made it clear he’s physically ready and willing to compete if WWE presents the opportunity. His wrestling experience and current role could create interesting storytelling possibilities for the company.

What do you think about Nick Aldis potentially wrestling in WWE? Would you like to see the SmackDown GM step into the ring? Share your thoughts in the comments below!