Jesse Ventura - Why Matches vs Hulk Hogan Were Scrapped | Becoming Wrestling's 1st Heel Announcer

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This is from the exclusive Jesse Ventura shoot interview! Find out why former WWF (WWE, WWWF) star Jesse Ventura says his mega program vs Hulk Hogan was dropped & changed to Hulk Hogan vs Big John Studd instead!
Also, hear Jesse Ventura detail the medical issues that almost cost him his life & career. Then, Jesse Ventura talks about when Vince McMahon approached him to become wrestling's 1st heel commentator ever!

[@snoopyrogain2150]

This is why I respect him. He don't like Vince, but give him respect when he gave respect. Does give it when he don't get it. Straight down the line.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

So, he gave respect when he got it back, and, he gave respect when he didn't get it back?

[@DrowningSorrows1]

Jesse doesn't dislike Vince though, he himself said this. Him taking Vince to court wasn't personal it was business.

[@unlimitedrabbit]

@@DrowningSorrows1 Precisely. Jesse only wishes to be paid what he's owed for services rendered and those VHS tapes on which he appeared were making considerable money at the time.

[@camj3557]

Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura = Best commentating team ever in pro wrestling! They made wrestling feel so Real and Authentic, like it was a real sport.

[@OkinInc]

BlackRock 1 Hands down the best combo ever. Jesse was perfect with Gorilla.

[@schemer2185]

I loved Jessie on the Mike, but I put Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby The Brain Heenan together as a team on the same label as Jessie and Gorilla, maybe slightly better even.

[@schemer2185]

Sorry, I meant level, not label

[@skeletordanzig4999]

It' s still real to me damn it!😂😂

[@skeletordanzig4999]

@JoJoe MC "That's right Mcmahon!"

[@Atomykpimp]

Jesse is a true legend. I could listen to him for hours talk Wrestling! Tells it like it is!!!

[@carrorallison7656]

I love reading about his stories from when he was in the Navy. Respect sir! Oohyah

[@davidmreyes77]

Jesse’s mid 80s look and way of talking on the mic around that time was perfect for the Rock and Wrestling era.

[@StarOasis26]

Jesse was a great broadcaster siding with the heels the things he used to say. Vince made a good move.

[@bobbyhulll8737]

A better broad caster than wrestler .. he looked good but pretty stiff

[@StarOasis26]

@@bobbyhulll8737 True, not a great wrester but he used psychology to antagonize, get people to hate him, was animated in his approach and drew crowds. Was fun in those days!

[@sese6227]

Oh, it was a brilliant move to put Ventura on commentary. The man was absolutely Hilarious 🤣

[@craigyoung4156]

The Body and Gorilla Moonson were a great broadcasting duo for the WWF at the time. Jessie was also great with Vince McMahon on Saturday Nights Main Event. Always told it like it is

[@Jim-Tuner]

They stopped it because Jesse was just terrible in the ring in singles matches. Anyone who saw Hogan vs. Jesse Ventura in the AWA knows just how bad it would have been. Jesse was much, much better as a broadcaster than doing matches as a wrestler.

[@oveidasinclair982]

Jessy is one of the few WWF types I ever liked, he's a born entertainer.

[@adamrobinette6832]

I didn't dislike Jessie as an in ring talent. But I think the broadcast booth was where he really shined. He did a very good job as a heel announcer still putting face's over while taking shots at them. There's a special art to being a heel announcer and not all heel announcers have been good ones. I think Jessie may be one of the greatest heel announcers ever. Right up there with pre WWE Roddy Piper, and Bobby Heenan.

[@JLvatron]

Jesse, Heenan, & Eric Bischoff were the best heel commentators.

[@gordonlemon308]

Jesse and Vince together on the microphones was pure gold and how my fondest memories of wrestling sound in my head.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

It cannot be underestimated how much the guys on the mic in that era contributed to the success of the Hulkamania era. Without them wrestling can get very monotonous and they were a big reason of why I tuned in every week

[@jeffthewhiff]

Jesse is quite a character and a very intelligent guy. I just finished reading his book from back in the 1990's entitled; "I Ain't Got Time To Bleed" and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan!

[@rodriguezgaming6195]

What makes a great announceer is his voice . Jesse had that deep tough voice that was perfect for announcing in wrestling . You don't see that any more . Now you got guys with sissy voices like Michael Cole who are just terrible and you just change the channel because you cant stand there voice .

[@neilsmith2009]

spanky rodriguez bang on.

[@THECARS7879]

I used to like Gorilla Monsoon too

[@camj3557]

@@THECARS7879 He was the best!!

[@THECARS7879]

Yea he was good along with Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon along with Bobby Heenan. Jerry the King and Jim Ross were good too

[@peacefultranquility186]

@Karl M Cole was never good. Which is why the rock always bullied him, booker T and many others vomited on him, and Vince always gave him the crappy jobs. He earned respect for staying after all that abuse, but unfortunately getting respect doesn't make you good at what you do.

[@EGarrett01]

My favorite was when he came back to referee for Summerslam 99 or 2000, and he was the governor of Minnesota. And after he makes a political speech in the ring, they have him sit in on commentary and he puts the headphones on and IMMEDIATELY goes heel. Just out of instinct. It was amazing.

[@mattinthehat3]

This is why Jesse "The Body" Ventura is a true wrestling legend.So well spoken and brutally honest.

[@davidselawsky6620]

Jesse was awesome as a broadcaster. Loved listening to him.

[@michaelzoran]

Jesse Ventura and Vince McMahon were my favorite announcers of all time. Those two worked together so well as a team. It was also fantastic when a third announcer such as Bobby Heenan would sometimes join in. I remember when we learned Hulk Hogan was the third "Outsider" in WCW. Bobby Heenan was shouting, "SEE! EVERYTHING I TOLD YOU ALL THESE YEARS WAS TRUE!" I was thinking, "No way! Bobby was right!" Having those types of "villain" announcers was always great.

[@castieldiallo2945]

jesse is one of my all time favorite commentators.

[@haujeancontactee]

If they hired him I and many others would watch it again.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Since today's product is really bad, I don't know if I would watch it even if Jesse came back as a broadcaster.

[@soulstormyweather]

He's been on record saying he would if the money was right, but yeah, it's just never gonna be what it once was. There's an old saying "You can't recreate greatness". Vince wanted to be the last man standing and he got his wish since there is no competition anymore, but look what it did to the industry? Competition and other promotions is what makes any industry thrive properly. All Vince and Co ever wanted to do was to bury everything else that they could. Well, now look at it. It's practically unwatchable. I mean, really, it's basically there at this point for vestigial purposes. But hey, at least we can relive it all with all the stuff that is online today :)

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@soulstormyweather I love when Ventura said "if the decimal point is in the right spot" or some shit like that.

[@ericmendenhall2867]

The problem is they dont have enough good wrestlers

[@jovilewis3158]

Jesse Ventura don't need the money

[@cybrnathan]

Best Jesse on the mic line, "It ain't cheating if you don't get caught" lol

[@jumpstreet1197]

I'll never forget being at MSG the night Jesse was supposed to face Hogan. Howard Finkel actually gave the address to the Hospital in SD if people wanted to send get well cards. Then BJS was announced as taking Ventura's place which was a great idea by Vince McMahon.

[@Interscope100]

I remember when Jessie was a special guest announcer on Raw that was really a treat 😁

[@emptyhand777]

"A thumb in the eye will stop anyone, McMahon."

[@johnmullens2857]

"even Andre"

[@naytch2003]

Win if you can lose if you must but always cheat lol

[@biffroberts1007]

Roddy Piper was a heel announcer long before Jesse ever was. Go back too the old Georgia Championship Wrestling days with Gordon Solie, Jess.

[@theceng]

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[@UCKABAH]

Jesse wasn't the first heel commentator, but with all due respect to Piper Jesse was the one who made it a staple in the business. He revolutionized the role, so to speak.

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

Knowing Vince, that's probably what Ventura was told. GCW was great, but it wasn't being watched by the likes of Vince or Jesse.

[@philipdefibaugh7127]

True, one of the old WWE DVD's showed piper commentating as a heel. Vince believes he invented everything that happens in wrestling.....errrr "Sports Entertainment".

[@aaronrus]

get rid of Michael Cole, replace with Jesse Ventura

[@cengiztemi8713]

aaronrus vince won't as he has to pay jesse royalties

[@Musiclover19]

I can’t see Jessie just sitting there with Vince constantly in his ear like they do with the current color commentary team. Cole is a better company man than Jessie.

[@GenOceanWolf_tWo_TookieTaliban]

cant STAND cole! screw xpac heat...michael cole heat is real! what a loser!

[@THECARS7879]

Jesse Ventura hates Vince McMahon

[@terranceaddison4599]

It just wouldnt be the same...

[@BossChronicles]

Legend what a life he has lived very smart man one of my favorite shoots of all time

[@owen800xl]

If Jesse came back to WWE the show would instantly be worth watching again. The commentary these days is one of the key things I cant stand in WWE. I don't enjoy any of the current team on either show. But I love the thought of Jesse ripping into Michael Cole on commentary like he used to do to Vince and Schiavone.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Owen, yeah but I don't think Jesse would dig today's commentary, esp. with the BS rules.

[@NintendoPsycho]

WWE is fucking trash.

[@borednow5838]

I agree and I don't think his age would be a problem. As long as he did his research and was up with the product I think you can hear in this shoot Jesse still has a tone of personality.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Bored Now, yep, plus, the guy knows what he's talkin' about, unlike a stupid bitch named Nancy Grace.

[@NintendoPsycho]

WWEkids has no personality.

[@b_side8669]

Most favorite commentators 1. Ventura & monsoon (r.i.p) 2. Monsoon (r.i.p) & the brain (r.i.p) 3. Ventura & Vince 4. Vince & the brain (r.i.p) 5. J.R. & the king & Vince 5. The king & Vince 6. The king & J.R. ( side note the king & J.R. Is number 2 all time but have to go old school

[@davidg3019]

I was at the the card at MSG. We showed up a few minutes late and didn't hear the announcement. When Studd came out we were totally confused.

[@jawbone78]

Jesse Ventura was the GOAT heel commentator, and the reason is that he put the focus on the action in the ring. Too many heel announcers are too busy cutting promos to bother with the action, or else just openly rooting for the heels instead of breaking down what they're doing. Ventura would talk about why the heel's strategy was effective and give grudging credit to the face when appropriate, whereas Heenan (for example) would just openly lie about what was happening and spend 2/3 of the match just insulting the face and cheering on the heel. Ventura treated it like a sport where it was his job to analyze the action, and would spin it from a heel perspective.

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

I used to love listening to Ventura on the mic doing commentary. He was very good. Though it was funny at times you could see him silently mouthing Vince's lines in some of the promos.

[@socialwarsmiejercito5608]

I love when he said "Listen to the Pukesters" at Wrestlemania 5

[@mkd69r]

“Gorilla I’m starting to believe that, Puke-amania is running out....”

[@Arojas83]

"The Luster!". Lol that one was my favorite

[@jasonvoorhees6416]

To this day Jesse and the Brian and cornette were by far best heel commentators of all time. Jessses work with the Rick Rude Jake Roberts wife thing alone was hall of fame worthy " he likes those ladies with the rings on mcman"

[@kingramaxi7065]

Jason Voorhees who's the Brian???

[@jonstefanik9400]

I think he mispelled Brain. Bobby would've loved that gaff.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Cornette was just loud, no.

[@bradgaines]

Jesse as a heel broadcaster was gold.

[@TheWilliamBWilliams]

Jesse was the Bill Walton of wrestling commentators! All-time great!

[@piijay14]

My respect for Jesse V. has been upgraded after watching this video. Never knew he was so humble!

[@tomservo5347]

As a kid I always liked Jesse and Vince's little jabs at each other on the mic. When a heel did something dirty Vince would berate him while Jesse would go "I didn't see anything". Those were the days.

[@goldendogs5398]

I had a blood clot too. That's why now, I never drive more than an hour and a half without stopping to walk around. If I'm on a plane, then I move my legs as much as I can. Blood clots are the silent killer that no one talks about.

[@cardiffemorgan8284]

Jess Ventura was away ahead of his time. He was really good on the mic and untouchable. I would love to see him come back as commentary or even as a manager. He was that good. Him and vince were good should do a reunion. If vince can pay Lesnar all this money I would love to see him pay Jesse that money to be on the broadcast team

[@walterkrause6433]

Jesse you have always been my favorite. You are unconditionaly the best. Walt

[@TabletopJason]

I loved the Vince/Jesse combo. We need more heel commentators. The nWo and attitude era killed that (puppies!)

[@thomascrown5953]

Jesse was a tremendous announcer. However, he was not the first heel announcer. Piper was a heel announcer in Georgia in the early 80s.

[@kfay43]

That would have been an awesome program ... I think Jesse would have been an awesome heel champion

[@dallaslockrey2492]

He would have, but NY "had" to be a babyface territory in that era.

[@TheCheat420]

Do you guys have plans to upload more RF Video shoots?

[@rawhydemusic8620]

I loved Jesse as an announcer. I was too young to remember much of his wrestling but I did like the heel announcer

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Jesse Ventura & Gorilla Monsoon-- Dream team in the commentary box.

[@notsofast5495]

I watched Jesse when he and Arian Adonis were the main opponents to Greg Gagne and Jim Brunzell in the AWA. I loved his strut and thought he was great in interviews but the High Flyers were more favorites. I remember my dad taking us to see these huge tag team matchups at the St Paul Civic Center

[@sksnawaz1064]

He did an excellent job doing commentary for the hart foundation as a heel.

[@sahilprashar567]

Jessie influenced me a lot..i remember his whole life story as it originally aired...i had the pleasure of seeing Jessies body shop in Brantford...back in the day I even seen him working out at Golds GYM in Mississauga ON at six in the morning on several occasions..i even have a old friend named Jessie he is an old time bodybuilder,,every time i call him on the phone i say jessy the body whats up man.

[@dallaslockrey2492]

The Mighty Mississauga. Right on man.

[@donniedoesdishes]

could listen to jesse talk all day

[@Alaninbroomfield]

Jesse, you were FUN! Loved your narcissism. Loved your persona. I salute!!

[@louoftheeverglades6315]

He was a great broadcaster. I'd love to see him come back.

[@xlrationmarine]

From flying. My brother had that back in November, he’s still in the hospital. 2022

[@chriswaters384]

Jesse was so awesome at this!! I loved it!! He was so perfect for it!

[@cfx5000]

The greatest heel announcer ever.

[@OkinInc]

Favourite announcer ever! Could listen to Jesse all day.

[@zt1053]

He did wrestle a few times after he was hospitalized.

[@davidholzer4155]

I never really thought of that but Jesse really was the first heel commentator. None of the other territories we're doing that

[@jimmy1154]

Jesse bashing Hogan during commentary are my best memories of watching wrestling. 😄

[@maxfrost5016]

Wow, I might have seen Jesse's last wrestling match. A mid-week house show match against Hogan at the Anaheim Convention Center that same year.

[@Chrisicola]

Wonderful interview

[@kaufman4life]

Monsoon was Jesse’s best commentating partner, though I think McMahon and Ventura is a close second, and I feel don’t get enough mention. I think Heenan was best with Monsoon. McMahon and Monsoon, and McMahon and Heenan, respectively, didn’t quite have the chemistry as the others. McMahon and Lawler, alone, without Ross or Perfect, were VERY good together calling RAW in ‘95/‘96. Other good teams: Perfect and McMahon, Heenan and Schiavone in WCW, Schiavone and Ventura in WCW, and for a more recent mention, Tazz and Cole on Smackdown. I think both were each others’ best partners.

[@ferox965]

Totally agree. McMahon was really underrated as the straight man.

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

McMahon and perfect had a hilarious time commentating a match involving a jobber named Sonny Trout- all the fishing jokes ever got thrown into that match.

[@darrenspohn8376]

Ventura was one of the few things I liked about wwf. Even though i rooted for the faces, his commentary always livened things up. And the body shop was amazing, never should have ended.

[@bemesc130]

from what i remember i'm pretty sure that roddy piper in georgia championship wrestling, he was a heel announcer before ventura was in wwf

[@dennisneo1608]

Masterstroke by Vince. It was awesome having Jesse as the broadcaster for the heels.

[@keithguay7523]

He was awesome! Jesse the body!! Much respect to this UDT Veteran S/F

[@d.vaughn8990]

I grew up during the 70’s/80’s. I watched my share of WWF. From all of the stories I’ve heard concerning Vince McMahon - it seems to me, he was a pretty reasonable guy. Everyone has their moments, and hey, the guy was running a business. It couldn’t have been easy.

[@MyMg23]

'Month of August I flew 28 days' wow that's insane

[@WZ912]

Love Jesse!

[@UncleJoePlays]

The best thing about Jesse being on the mic was the simple fact that he was right with most of his takes. He may have been a heel, but he was right.

[@ferox965]

Ventura was just awesome on the mic.

[@afattori316]

Jessie and Gorilla and Bobby and Gorilla, two of the best commentator teams.

[@selfiekroos1777]

Funny he said that in 07 He did a one off with Vince at the 2010 old school Raw

[@pondababa4197]

For me, Jesse and Vince made the best announcing duo. But yeah, Gorilla and Jess were great too. Didn't care for Savage at it, and I LOVE Savage.

[@dougmedina4619]

Agree. Loved to hate Jesse as he was ALWAYS for the heel. Hilarious!

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

Jesse and the brain were the 2 best heels by far. Piper, Savage, Hennig and Lawler weren't as entertaining.

[@jamesdutton31]

jesse ventura was worth watching , one of the best heels ever , wish hed gone on a lot longer,.............

[@MrSmitty1074]

Jesse was great! He told like it like it is.

[@nicklengyel6710]

Jesse was superb on the mic

[@BigAnthony-gn7gv]

Can Jesse jump into this dang! Preseidental race already! 💚

[@bobbyewing8669]

Actually Piper was the first heel to announce when he was working Georgia

[@KaneDeathBreaker]

How can you not love Jesse the Body.

[@mariom6368]

I wish Jesse were our president

[@thespaceram2879]

He only served one term because he didn't do well as a governor in Minnesota.

[@christophercarrigg3775]

Hes gonna run

[@dare2win215]

McMahon and Ventura are the greatest announce team of all time tied only by Monsoon and Heenan.

[@robertgay8750]

From 1981 to 1985 in singles tag and six man tag matches he had 53 matches against Hogan

[@laurastuhler4791]

Ventura was the top heel in WWF until Randy Savage showed up in 85. They tagged together a few times before Jesse retired for good in April of 1986

[@socialwarsmiejercito5608]

I'll betcha Chico wishes he was selling Tacos 🌮 in Tijuana

[@hairrockinray]

Love his broadcasting with wrestling.. l still mimic it .. lol And a big body slam, Wham

[@jackkitchen737]

Unbelievable announcer. Probably my favorite. What a great story this is.

[@davestuddaman8127]

Wasn’t Piper the first heel announcer?

[@ericbaylies9980]

Didn't roddy piper team w gordon solie for a while on georgia wrestling first?

[@LTDANMAN44]

JESSIE IS AWESOME

[@fjccommish]

I really wanted to see Ventura vs Chump Hogan for the title.

[@joeghiuro837]

Love this guy my whole life

[@jpbart1390]

i keep thinking if stallone didn't pick the hulkster to play thunderlips, jess would've been perfect!

[@joecole2318]

Vince, put the decimal in the right place. PLEASE!

[@CPT85]

So Jessie Ventura was the first color commentator! 😳 The more you know… 🤔

[@vcvortex6356]

00:17 So... how about the 2nd time?

[@gary9426]

Jesse was the BEST commentator!

[@anthonylakich1727]

I had the same thing happen to me when i was on a plane from Texas to London a 10 hour trip and yep almost died if it wasn't for a tight pair of boots holding the Klot in my foot (my foot got big like a rubber Glow when you blow it up LOL)

[@davidholzer4155]

He could probably start a podcast

[@remme6]

Jesse was by far and away the BEST color guy ever!

[@silvertonjersey4177]

I gotta laugh Everytime I hear him because of will sasso

[@moderatemexicanamericanpat4904]

Mad tv?

[@NightWarriorAlive]

"If you believe it, it's true." The secret to any heel.

[@DrowningSorrows1]

That's what Warrior probably thought too, since he believed a lot of bullshit.

[@NightWarriorAlive]

@@DrowningSorrows1 Ha ha, you so funny.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@DrowningSorrows1 Warrior was onto the truth, sounds like you believe the bullshit you are fed....)

[@AlreadyShort]

loved Larry the Axe Hennig

[@nickgangone9541]

Jesse's a beast, he could do it all.

[@robertbeckman2054]

I always wondered as a 14 year old kid why this Jesse the Body Ventura announcer guy was always siding with the bad guys! Now I know why, duh.