On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, former WWE Superstar Kelly Kelly discussed the possibility of a potential return to WWE.
Kelly Kelly last competed at the 2022 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. She entered the women’s Royal Rumble match at #4 and was quickly eliminated by Mercedes Mone.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On how she asked Vince McMahon to become Divas Champion: “Girls had told me okay, if you really feel strongly about this, you’ve been here for five years, go talk to Vince. I’m so scared. What if he says no? Actually [I approached him] twice, because the second time I wanted to try and become a heel. That didn’t go over well. So the first time they were like, the worst he can say is no. I’m like, okay. So I go and say, Hey Vince, I have this idea, what do you think about me becoming Divas Champion? And he was like you know Kelly, I think that sounds like a great idea. And I’m like okay. So I didn’t know when, I didn’t know what, I just was like, Okay, well, I put it out there, see what happens. So I think it was like a few weeks after that it was you go and you vote for [the opponent], Power to the People. And there was going to be three of us. It was like me, Beth and Eve against Brie Bella. And whoever the fans voted for was winning the belt, the Divas Championship. Brie literally had to learn three different matches we did not know. They were like, We don’t know, this is literally up to the fans. We actually had no idea. And Brie, poor thing was like, oh my God, I have to remember three freakin matches in my head. Girl more power to you, because I couldn’t do that. So I just remember standing there. And I was just there. I think I got a really high vote. And so I as soon as they’re like Kelly Kelly I was like oh my God I’m winning. The people piked me, it was so cool. I was so happy, it was the best moment.”
On why she retired so young at 25: “I just think I was on the road nonstop for six years. No injuries and the injuries that I had I was still on the road because I was still able to do things because I had a broken rib or bursa sac burst or whatever. It’s gnarly. You don’t want to [experience it], it’s disgusting. Like, literally, I hit it. I hit my knee. And I remember it doesn’t happen right then. It’s kind of like you feel like a little sting. And then like seven hours later, we were at dinner. It was like me, Eve [Torres] and the [Bella] twins. It’s in Chicago, 11 at night, we’re at dinner. And I just remember my knee getting nasty, like, so big. And I’m like, ‘You guys?’ They are like, ‘What is happening with your knee?!’ I’m like, ‘I don’t know.’ I texted the Doc I’m like my knee. [He says] Oh my God get to the hotel. Literally, they had to cut me out my jeans. So what happens is it fills up with blood and pus, I guess. And it’s just like, they got to drain it. But the blood had already clot. And so he is stabbing it and he’s like, I can’t drain it, you’re gonna just have to let it disperse. And so my leg was bruised from the toes all the way up to you know, my butt like, just bruised. It was wild.”
“[So you are still on the road?] Still on the road. It was The Price Is Right. Bob Barker was hosting. And so I was like backstage and doing the thing with him that night and I had this thing on my knee, and I still had to work. I never took a weekend off. I was there. And I just was like, ready to take a break. I think my neck had been hurting. And so they were like totally, take some time. I took a few months. And I felt like I was ready to do more stuff outside, and girls aren’t really doing things outside of WWE, like you weren’t really getting that much stuff. And I was like, Well, I want to do like modeling, I want to maybe get into some acting. And I just remember having this conversation with Hunter. And he’s just like, look, the doors always open, just whatever. Right? And I was like, Okay, I think that there was nothing like really, there was not one thing. It was just like one day I had taken the time off. And I remember I got the call and they’re like, look, we’re gonna release you. But, you know, the door’s always open.
I was happy to be at home. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I just was like, kind of burnt out, and I think they could feel that. And here’s the thing with wrestling, your heart has to be in every match. If it’s not you, it’s gonna be sh*t. And I just wasn’t 100% in it at that time. Like, I just was like, I was burnt out. I was tired. I just wanted to be at home. Yeah, and I just think that was just like that moment in time, because I had worked so hard. And I was like, I just need some time.”
On wanting her kids to see her wrestle: “I really want my twins to see me wrestle. I think it would be so amazing when they’re like four or five. And I don’t even know if they would still [understand], they probably would get it then. But like seeing that’s my mom and they’re sitting in the front row. And I just remember watching Michelle McCool when she came and did into the Rumble and her daughter was sitting there and her daughter’s face was priceless. I want and I’m like, Oh my gosh, because that’s what I want. If you could just see her daughter’s eyes we’re just so big. And she was just like, that’s my mom, so proud. And I just want that moment for me and my twins one day for them to just be like, That’s my mom and just go out there and kick some butt for a few minutes.”
Former WWE Superstar Kelly Kelly recently discussed the possibility of making a return to WWE on the “Insight” podcast. Kelly Kelly, whose real name is Barbara Jean Blank, last competed at the 2022 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. She entered the women’s Royal Rumble match at number four but was quickly eliminated by Mercedes Mone.
During the podcast, Kelly Kelly shared some interesting insights about her time in WWE and her reasons for retiring at a young age of 25. She also expressed her desire to wrestle again and have her twin children witness her in action.
One of the highlights of the podcast was when Kelly Kelly talked about how she approached WWE Chairman Vince McMahon to become the Divas Champion. Despite her initial fear of rejection, she mustered up the courage to pitch her idea to McMahon. To her surprise, McMahon loved the idea and gave her the green light. This led to a memorable moment for Kelly Kelly when she won the Divas Championship after being voted by the fans in a match against Brie Bella.
Kelly Kelly also discussed why she retired at such a young age. She explained that after six years of nonstop traveling and performing, she felt burnt out. Despite facing injuries during her career, she continued to work because she didn’t want to miss any opportunities. One incident she shared was when she injured her knee during a match but still had to fulfill her commitments, including appearing on “The Price Is Right” with Bob Barker. Eventually, she decided to take a break and explore other opportunities outside of WWE, such as modeling and acting.
However, Kelly Kelly expressed her desire to return to wrestling, especially for her children. She mentioned how she wants her twins to see her wrestle and experience the pride of having their mom perform in front of them. She was inspired by Michelle McCool’s appearance in the Royal Rumble, where McCool’s daughter sat in the front row, beaming with pride. Kelly Kelly hopes to create a similar moment for her own children one day.
Overall, Kelly Kelly’s interview on the “Insight” podcast provided fans with a glimpse into her WWE career, her reasons for retiring, and her aspirations for a potential return. It showcased her passion for wrestling and the impact it has had on her life. As fans eagerly await any updates on her potential comeback, they can appreciate the dedication and love she has for the sport.