Jesse Ventura Reveals Failed WWE Unionization Attempt, Blames Hulk Hogan for Betrayal

Jesse Ventura, renowned wrestler and commentator, recently shared a significant moment from his past regarding his efforts to unionize WWE wrestlers. In an interview, Ventura revealed that before WrestleMania II, he attempted to rally his fellow performers to demand union representation, believing it was the perfect time to leverage their collective power against Vince McMahon and the company.

However, Ventura’s plan was thwarted when someone informed McMahon about the unionization attempt. Years later, during a lawsuit against WWE, Ventura discovered through McMahon’s deposition that Hulk Hogan had been the one to report his efforts. This betrayal led to a long-standing rift between Ventura and Hogan, which Ventura maintains to this day, stating he has no interest in reconciling.

Despite this past conflict, Ventura has recently signed a Legends contract with WWE, marking his return to the company after many years apart. While this new agreement signals a renewed relationship between Ventura and WWE, the specifics of his role moving forward remain unclear.

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