Dolph Ziggler’s WWE Hiatus May Not Be Permanent

Dolph Ziggler, a long-time fixture on WWE television, was released from the company earlier this month, leaving fans both surprised and disappointed. Many had hoped for a significant role for Ziggler upon his return to WWE after an extended absence. However, WWE’s decision to release him has raised questions about his future in the company.

During a recent episode of his ‘Grilling JR’ podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross weighed in on Dolph Ziggler’s release. Ross expressed his belief that Ziggler may not be gone from WWE permanently, leaving the door open for a potential return.

“I don’t know that it’s permanently going to be gone for WWE. I think once the dust settles and you start thinking about roles that he could fulfill and there are many, not just wrestling, but, you know, I listen to somebody, maybe some busted open or something the other day that they were talking about Dolph and he might be in line for a role much like Adam Pearce is on Raw. And if that’s the case, he’ll do a great job. Oh, yeah, Ziggler’s a star. And you don’t just cast stars to the side. So I’m predicting that Ziggler will get back in back in the game with WWE in some role, but a different role than wrestling. So he’s a great talker. He’s got a great appearance.”

“He looks good. A smart kid, he has always been very respectful to me. I remember when Terry Brisco was recruiting him, you know, he was a really good amateur and that’s kind of one of the things they were looking for was strong amateurs who had good work ethic and all that good stuff. So he’s a talent and I don’t think talents like him come along that often. Therefore and knowing how smart Triple H is, they may find a role for Dolph that is just perfect for him at this point in time in his career. So a good guy, somebody who could help a lot of companies, no doubt about it And I know he has other interests too. He enjoys doing his comedy shows and things of that nature. So I’m a big Dolph Ziggler fan and I hope that he has nothing but success in his career. He deserves it. He’s earned it and I’m just excited to see where he’s headed next.”

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Jim Ross’s perspective adds an element of uncertainty to Dolph Ziggler’s status with WWE. While his release was unexpected and disheartening for fans who had hoped for a renewed push, the possibility of a future comeback remains a topic of speculation within the wrestling community. Only time will tell whether Ziggler will indeed return to the WWE fold.

What do you think of what Jim Ross said? Do you believe Dolph Ziggler will return to WWE one day? Share your thoughts in the comments below!