Jim Ross discussed various topics on his Grilling JR podcast including Gail Kim.
He talked about WWE’s missed opportunity with Gail Kim as a top star in the company during WWE Unforgiven 2003. According to the WWE Hall of Famer, the company failed to capitalize on Kim’s potential.
“I thought of all the women we hired over the years, Gail Kim was probably the most underutilized one that I can remember off the top of my head. Classy person, beautiful look, physical, mechanically sound, everything. ‘She is an Asian woman.’ Who cares? (Ross referencing a past conversation with Vince McMahon about hiring Gail) She was also beautiful and sexy and athletic. That’s another one that we didn’t get the mileage out of that we could’ve and should’ve in my opinion. I’m glad that she’s still in the business. I know she’s doing some stuff with… what’s the company? IMPACT, yeah. Sorry, I made a blank. I’m not pissing on IMPACT whatsoever. I enjoy what they do and it gives the talents a place to work and a TV show to be appearing on but I love Gail Kim’s work and I think that we probably missed on her as much as any female that we ever brought in. She just was amazing and she still is amazing. She still contributes to the business and for that fact, we can all be fortunate because the more Gail Kim I see as a competitor, a performer, the better off I like it because I think she’s just tremendous.”
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In a recent episode of his Grilling JR podcast, legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross discussed various topics, including the missed opportunity WWE had with Gail Kim. According to Ross, the company failed to capitalize on Kim’s potential and underutilized her during her time with WWE.
Ross praised Kim for her qualities as a wrestler, stating, “I thought of all the women we hired over the years, Gail Kim was probably the most underutilized one that I can remember off the top of my head. Classy person, beautiful look, physical, mechanically sound, everything.” He emphasized that her ethnicity should not have been a factor in her push, saying, “She is an Asian woman. Who cares? She was also beautiful and sexy and athletic.”
Ross expressed regret that WWE did not get the most out of Kim’s talent and acknowledged that she has since found success in Impact Wrestling. He clarified that he did not mean to criticize Impact Wrestling, as he enjoys their product and appreciates that they provide opportunities for wrestlers. Ross praised Kim’s work and stated that she is still amazing and contributes to the wrestling business.
Gail Kim, a Canadian-Korean professional wrestler, made her debut in WWE in 2002. Despite her impressive in-ring skills and popularity among fans, she did not receive significant pushes or storylines during her time with the company. Kim eventually left WWE in 2004 and went on to achieve great success in other promotions, including Impact Wrestling.
Since joining Impact Wrestling in 2005, Kim has become one of the company’s most prominent female wrestlers. She has won the Knockouts Championship a record-breaking seven times and is regarded as one of the best women’s wrestlers of her generation. Kim’s contributions to the wrestling industry have been widely recognized, and she continues to inspire and pave the way for future female wrestlers.
In conclusion, Jim Ross’s comments shed light on WWE’s missed opportunity with Gail Kim as a top star in the company. Despite her undeniable talent and potential, Kim was underutilized during her time with WWE. However, she has since found success and made significant contributions to the wrestling business in Impact Wrestling. Kim’s story serves as a reminder that talent and potential should not be overlooked based on factors such as ethnicity, and that opportunities for wrestlers to shine can be found in various promotions.