Jesse Ventura Says He Is 'In Talks' With WWE

Jesse Ventura talks potential WWE return.

Jesse Ventura is a WWE Hall of Famer who worked along Vince McMahon as an annoucner, and challenged Vince and WWE over royalties in the lates 80s. Ventura went on to have a successful career in politcs and acting, but did return to WWE in 1999 and has made sporafic appearances over the last 25 years.

Cody Rhodes Doesn’t Think He Was Supposed To Be In The Ring For Tribute Video On 4/8 WWE Raw

Speaking on The Vanguard, Ventura revealed that he's in talks with WWE now that there is a new direction with Vince McMahon resigning after allegations in a lawsuit of sexual assault.

"I will tell you this, now that wrestling has chosen this new direction, shall we call it. Jesse Ventura is in talks with them. It required them going in this new direction. I hope you get what I'm saying about the new direction. The direction the company is now going was good enough for Jesse Ventura and the WWE to begin talking again," he said.

It is unknown if or when Ventura will return to WWE.

He has not been on WWE television since 2009.

If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription.

Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Click here to learn more.