Jeff Jarrett Says Shelton Benjamin Deserves His Flowers: “I’m Happy For Shelton, Big Time”

WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett recently took a moment to praise Shelton Benjamin on his “My World” podcast. Jarrett’s commendation highlighted Benjamin’s long career and recent performances.

“I just want to give someone their flowers,” Jarrett began, referring to Shelton Benjamin. He touched upon Benjamin’s collegiate wrestling background and his connection to Brock Lesnar, stating, “Shelton Benjamin, with his history and him being teammates with Brock [Lesnar], I get to hear those stories every now and then—the college stories from their amateur days. Shelton had graduated when Brock was coming in, so I think there was a senior-freshman difference there. But he wrestled Brock every day. I can’t imagine the grueling nature of that.”

Jarrett then shifted focus to Benjamin’s current work, particularly highlighting a recent match with Kazuchika Okada. “But, you know, Shelton is no spring chicken, and I’m telling you, after that Okada match, he has had a run of matches—and I told him this yesterday at catering.” Jarrett recounted a conversation with Benjamin, saying, “He said, ‘I can’t eat too much. I gotta work.’ I said, ‘I hear ya, that digestive system doesn’t work as quick as it used to. I can relate.’ But, man, I told him, ‘I don’t want to say you’ve stepped your game up, but man, oh man, you have done some special things since you arrived.’ So I’m happy for Shelton, big time.”

In WWE, Benjamin was part of the The Hurt Business. Outside of that period, he was often relegated to an undercard role. Since transitioning to AEW, Benjamin has been featured more prominently, leading to the string of performances praised by Jarrett.

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