WWE Hall of Famer reportedly requested at SummerSlam

According to a recent report, a WWE Hall of Famer could be making an appearance at SummerSlam.

SummerSlam is just around the corner, and speculation about what the PLE may have in store is rampant in the community right now. Surprises are certainly expected, considering this is one of the biggest shows put on by the brand every year.

According to a recent report by WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, Jesse Ventura has been invited to SummerSlam. The report also claimed that Ventura being used in a pre-show role was discussed, and that it was unclear that he would actually be on-screen at the show. It was also noted that The Body has not appeared at a WWE show in his home state of Minnesota since SummerSlam in 1999.

The WWE veteran has been critical of Donald Trump

One of the main concerns regarding Jesse Ventura appearing in WWE has been his open criticism of Donald Trump, who is a Hall of Famer.

Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ventura had franly talked about his disdain concerning the US President. He stated:

“Trump being a Hall of Famer is a tragedy. This guy has never been in the ring. I got a good friend, Ken Patera, [an] Olympian, first man to overhead press 500 pounds. 25 years in the wrestling business. Kenny Patera is not in the Hall of Fame. Donald Trump does not belong in the wrestling Hall of Fame,” Ventura said.

He further added that he was the only real former wrestler when compared to Donald Trump.

“When I was referring to putting a wrestler in the White House, I was talking about me, not him [Trump]. I was the former Governor of Minnesota. I’m the only real former wrestler. I don’t include him. He’s [Trump] only in the Hall of Fame because he stopped an investigation against Vince McMahon (…) s**ual stuff.” (H/T: ITR Wrestling)

With him now being reportedly invited to SummerSlam, the situation could turn complicated. It remains to be seen if he will indeed appear at the show.