In a startling television interview, former Minnesota governor and WWE superstar Jesse Ventura has publicly declared his belief that President Donald Trump fabricated the assassination attempt he faced during the summer of 2024. The failed attempt on then-candidate Trump's life in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted only in a minor nick to his ear, has been the subject of widespread conspiracy theories since the incident occurred.
Ventura's Explosive Allegations on Piers Morgan Uncensored
Speaking candidly on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ventura - who previously hosted the TruTV series 'Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura' - articulated his conviction that Trump staged the shooting to cultivate a heroic image. The conversation turned particularly provocative when Morgan highlighted how Trump immediately rose after being shot and famously shouted, 'Fight, fight, fight.'
'Oh yeah, right, right, right,' Ventura responded dismissively before posing a rhetorical question: 'You ever hear of a blade job?'
The Wrestling Terminology Behind the Accusation
In professional wrestling vernacular, 'blading' or performing a 'blade job' refers to the practice where wrestlers intentionally cut themselves to produce blood, thereby adding dramatic 'color' to a match. Ventura, leveraging his extensive background in wrestling, suggested Trump might have employed similar theatrical tactics.
A visibly astonished Morgan pressed further: 'A blade job? What, you think it was fake?' Ventura countered by questioning the physical evidence: 'I don't know, where's his scar today?' He specifically pointed to the apparent absence of any visible scar or damage on Trump's right ear from the Pennsylvania incident.
Questioning Heroism and Challenging the Narrative
When Morgan noted that someone behind Trump had tragically died during the event, Ventura challenged the premise: 'Come on, Piers, you're gonna tell me this guy [Trump] is a hero?' As Morgan affirmed that he did view Trump's response as heroic, Ventura retorted, 'Well, then he accomplished what he wanted out of you guys,' implying the entire episode was orchestrated for public perception.
Ventura's Broader Critique of Trump's WWE Legacy
During the same revealing interview, Ventura expressed strong disapproval of Trump's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, asserting that the President 'never earned it.' He went further, accusing Trump of assisting in covering up sexual harassment and assault allegations against former WWE chairman Vince McMahon.
'When I was referring to putting a wrestler in the White House, I was talking about me, not him,' Ventura clarified. 'I was the former governor of Minnesota. I'm the only real former wrestler. I don't include him. He's only in the Hall of Fame because he stopped an investigation against Vince McMahon, sexual stuff.'
Ventura's comments reference the serious complaint filed against McMahon by former WWE employee Janel Grant, which accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. These allegations ultimately led to McMahon's departure from his executive role within the wrestling organization.
