Jim Ross Praises Former WWE Star Amid AEW Debut Rumors

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AEW commentator Jim Ross has shared his honest thoughts of Shelton Benjamin, amid rumors that the former WWE star could soon join AEW.

It was recently reported that Benjamin and AEW have recently had conversations and discussed the possibility of him appearing for the company.

Speaking on his Grillin’ JR podcast, Jim Ross noted that he’s a big fan of Shelton Benjamin and believes Benjamin would be an asset to any locker room.

Recalling Benjamin’s first run with WWE, Ross said:

“I’m a big fan of Shelton Benjamin … When we recruited Cena, Brock, Orton, and Batista (to developmental contracts in WWE), the best athlete of that group was Shelton. Shelton’s issue was personality, connecting with the audience, but I love Shelton.

“He’s a company guy. He’s a team player. He came from a team environment, which is always important to me. So I’m a big fan of his work and of him as a man. He would help any locker room. I can just imagine what kind of mentor he would be there to some of the kids that are not just African-American, but young talents.

“Shelton’s journey has been well documented, and I’m sure proud that I got to hire him (to WWE). He’s a credit to the wrestling business, without question.”

Shelton Benjamin was let go by WWE during the September 2023 round of talent cuts.

Other notable names released during this round of cuts include Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler), Mustafa Ali and Matt Riddle.

Benjamin has now addressed his rumored AEW debut, which you can read more about right here. 

Transcription via Wrestling Inc. 

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