Backstage fallout from his controversial commentary may have ended his run on the show
Summary
– Jesse Ventura was absent from the November 1 episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event
– Reports suggest WWE may have soured on him after a controversial cage match comment
– Ventura questioned the match finish between Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest live on-air
Jesse Ventura’s time on Saturday Night’s Main Event may have come to an abrupt end. The WWE Hall of Famer, who had been a recurring voice on the series since its revival, was missing from the November 1 broadcast. His absence has sparked speculation that his run with the show is over following reported backstage tension.
According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline, Ventura’s future with WWE appears uncertain after his remarks during a cage match earlier this year between Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest. “We were under the impression he had signed a one-year deal for these shows,” Meltzer said, “but after the cage match fiasco performance in the McIntyre vs. Damian Priest match, we were told the die was cast as far as using him going forward.”
During the May 24 broadcast, Ventura voiced frustration over the match’s finish after Priest won by escaping through the cage door. “How do you win it going out the door? I thought you had to go over the top. What kind of BS is that?” he said on commentary. The moment reportedly drew negative reactions from WWE management, who felt Ventura undermined the planned ending on live television.
While WWE has not officially commented on Ventura’s status, his absence from the latest SNME episode has raised eyebrows among fans and industry insiders alike. Whether it was a creative decision, a contract issue, or fallout from his unfiltered commentary, Ventura’s signature voice may no longer be part of the show’s future.
