In a recent interview with “Inside the Ropes,” WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis recalled competing at All In in 2018 and why he felt “a little betrayed” by The Elite.
Aldis noted that there had already been rumors about the faction working with Tony Khan to create AEW at the time.
While Aldis was reportedly offered a spot on the AEW roster, he turned it down.
He said, “I think in this business, if you start playing the comparison game, you can really go down a rabbit hole of bitterness and resentment very quickly. I felt a little bit betrayed when I found out that they were all familiar, they were all aware of Tony Khan and they’d been sort of plotting this thing (AEW). As we progressed a couple of months forward, it was clear it was a done deal. So in that respect, I guess I felt I could have been informed of that sooner. But I just looked at it from the perspective of that piece of business meaning Cody and I at All In did nothing but good things for all of everyone involved. It wasn’t like people looked at me as if I were finished. We tore the house down and we had the match that everybody remembers, the real main event of that show. That built my credibility, and off the back of that we were able to launch an entire show that at that time had a strong sustainable audience. I landed a six-figure contract off the back of that also. Cody obviously had the pipeline to a billionaire. I only had a millionaire, but whatever, it’s all just part of the tapestry of your career.”
Jesse Ventura recently teased some “truly big news” related to the launch of a “major venture.”
It’s unknown what the announcement will be, and the former Governor of Minnesota didn’t disclose when the news will break.
The promotional post on Substack reads:
First off, we here at the DFTQ camp must apologize for low amount of content over these past few months. We’ve been cooking up something big in Ventura land and that project has eaten up all our energy and efforts because of its importance to the Governor. Tragically, that has meant we have not been able to keep up with our normal amount of content around here. Please accept our sincerest of apologies and thanks for your loyalty and patience.
Well all that changes today and you can expect a deluge of new and exciting content, along with some truly big news, that will be dropping very shortly…
No, the Governor was not in Oakland today.
Jesse wanted us to pass this along to you…
“I can’t tell you enough how excited I am for the upcoming announcement and launch of a major venture that is so close to my heart. A group of incredible, creative, dynamic individuals have been working hard for the last 4 years to bring you something I never thought would be possible in my lifetime. This announcement will be an incredible moment for me and will bring to life something I’ve been passionately fighting to see happen for the bulk of my adult life. I can’t thank them enough for making my dream a reality.”
Stay tuned here for the next chapter in Gov. Jesse Ventura’s incredible life and work. You definitely don’t want to miss it!!!!
In a recent interview with Inside the Ropes, WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis opened up about his experience competing at All In in 2018 and why he felt “a little betrayed” by The Elite. Aldis revealed that there were already rumors circulating about the faction working with Tony Khan to create All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at the time.
Although Aldis was reportedly offered a spot on the AEW roster, he turned it down. He explained that in the wrestling business, comparing oneself to others can lead to bitterness and resentment. However, Aldis admitted that he felt betrayed when he discovered that The Elite were aware of Tony Khan and had been planning AEW. He believed that he could have been informed of their intentions sooner.
Despite feeling betrayed, Aldis focused on the positive aspects of his involvement with The Elite. He highlighted the success of his match against Cody Rhodes at All In, which he described as the real main event of the show. The match received critical acclaim and helped build his credibility. Additionally, it led to him securing a six-figure contract and launching a successful show with a sustainable audience.
While Aldis acknowledged that Cody had connections to a billionaire (referring to Tony Khan), he jokingly mentioned that he only had a millionaire backing him. Nevertheless, he viewed this experience as part of the tapestry of his career.
In other news, former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura recently teased some “truly big news” related to the launch of a “major venture.” The details of the announcement have not been disclosed, including when it will be made. However, Ventura expressed his excitement for the upcoming announcement and emphasized how important this venture is to him. He thanked the creative individuals who have been working hard for the past four years to bring this project to life.
Ventura’s announcement has generated anticipation among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in his incredible life and work. The promotional post on Substack assured readers that there would be a deluge of new and exciting content accompanying the big news.
Overall, both Nick Aldis and Jesse Ventura have shared intriguing insights into their respective experiences in the wrestling industry. Fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on any developments related to AEW and Ventura’s upcoming major venture.