Speaking on a recent edition of his “My World” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett discussed his future in the wrestling business and eventual retirement. Jarrett has been working behind the scenes and on-screen for AEW.
Jarrett, who is 56 years old and has been in the wrestling business since the 1980s, said the following,
“Honestly, I have not [thought about retirement]. I don’t, I truly don’t. We’ve said this. Rewind to even 2018, when I did the Royal Rumble and did a couple of things before I went into my full-time with those guys. I even thought in my head, I thought okay, that’s probably it. Maybe a cameo here and there, but I thought that. That’s six years ago. It’s crazy. So I would have never dreamed, Ric’s Flair’s last match, how all that rolled out. Would have never dreamed that. So I definitely have no idea. Don’t give it any thought. I used to take things one year at a time. Now I just kind of take it a day at a time. I’m enjoying the hell [out of] what I’m doing. I think we, the group, it is an unusual group that has a dynamic that I’ve really never been a part of. Satnam, he is truly one-in-a-billion, and Jay’s skill set, Karen’s skill set, Sonjay’s skill set, it’s a unique package. We can be in a single, you can take any three of us, Jay was in the Continental Classic tournament just fine. You can take Satnam and give him a single run. You can give me the one-offs like I’ve done against Orange Cassidy or the Texas Chainsaw. You can tag me and Jay up, and I think you can tag me and Satnam up, or Jay and Satnam up and let me manage. Just the climate in 2024, I think we’re diverse, and can plug and play just about anywhere. We did a flaming tables match on Collision. So no, I really don’t give it any thought.”
Wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett recently discussed his future in the wrestling business and his thoughts on retirement during an episode of his podcast, “My World.” The WWE Hall of Famer, who is currently working for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), shared his perspective on his career and how he approaches his future in the industry.
At 56 years old, Jarrett has been involved in the wrestling business since the 1980s. Despite his long tenure, he revealed that retirement is not something he has given much thought to. He explained that even back in 2018, after participating in the Royal Rumble and a few other appearances, he believed that might be the end of his full-time involvement in wrestling. However, he never anticipated the unexpected twists and turns that would follow.
Jarrett specifically mentioned Ric Flair’s last match and how it unfolded, expressing his surprise at how things played out. Reflecting on these experiences, he emphasized that he has no idea when or how his own retirement might come about. Instead of dwelling on the future, he chooses to take things one day at a time and focus on enjoying what he is currently doing.
One aspect of his work with AEW that Jarrett finds particularly exciting is the dynamic and diverse group of individuals he gets to collaborate with. He praised the unique skill sets of his colleagues, including Satnam Singh, Jay Lethal, Karen Jarrett, and Sonjay Dutt. According to Jarrett, their combined talents allow them to adapt and excel in various roles within the company.
He highlighted their ability to perform as singles competitors, tag team partners, or even as a manager. Jarrett believes that their versatility enables them to thrive in any situation and makes them valuable assets to AEW. He also mentioned a recent flaming tables match they participated in during an event called Collision, showcasing the company’s willingness to explore different styles and concepts.
In conclusion, Jeff Jarrett’s recent comments shed light on his mindset regarding retirement and his future in the wrestling business. Despite his long and storied career, he remains focused on the present and relishing the opportunities he has with AEW. With a talented and diverse group of individuals by his side, Jarrett is excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and continues to embrace the ever-changing landscape of professional wrestling.