The recent release of Dolph Ziggler from WWE has left fans surprised and disappointed, especially considering the anticipation surrounding his return to the company after an extended absence. While Ziggler’s departure has raised questions about his future in WWE, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross offered his perspective on the matter during a recent episode of his ‘Grilling JR’ podcast.
Ross suggested that Ziggler’s exit from WWE might not be permanent, leaving room for a potential return down the road. He emphasized that Ziggler could fulfill various roles within the company, not limited to in-ring wrestling. One comparison made was to Adam Pearce’s role on Raw, indicating that Ziggler could excel in a similar capacity.
Jim Ross highlighted Ziggler’s star power, appearance, and charisma, noting that talents like him are not found often. He recalled Ziggler’s amateur wrestling background and strong work ethic, which made him an appealing prospect during the recruitment process.
Ross also expressed confidence in WWE’s ability to find a role that suits Ziggler perfectly at this stage in his career. He emphasized that Ziggler’s versatility, including his skills as a talker, could be valuable in a variety of roles.
“I don’t know that it’s permanently going to be gone for WWE. I think once the dust settles and you start thinking about roles that he could fulfill and there are many, not just wrestling, but, you know, I listen to somebody, maybe some busted open or something the other day that they were talking about Dolph and he might be in line for a role much like Adam Pearce is on Raw. And if that’s the case, he’ll do a great job. Oh, yeah, Ziggler’s a star. And you don’t just cast stars to the side. So I’m predicting that Ziggler will get back in back in the game with WWE in some role, but a different role than wrestling. So he’s a great talker. He’s got a great appearance.”
“He looks good. A smart kid, he has always been very respectful to me. I remember when Terry Brisco was recruiting him, you know, he was a really good amateur and that’s kind of one of the things they were looking for was strong amateurs who had good work ethic and all that good stuff. So he’s a talent and I don’t think talents like him come along that often. Therefore and knowing how smart Triple H is, they may find a role for Dolph that is just perfect for him at this point in time in his career. So a good guy, somebody who could help a lot of companies, no doubt about it And I know he has other interests too. He enjoys doing his comedy shows and things of that nature. So I’m a big Dolph Ziggler fan and I hope that he has nothing but success in his career. He deserves it. He’s earned it and I’m just excited to see where he’s headed next.”
