Wrestling legend Gail Kim has been backstage at recent WWE NXT tapings, fueling speculation about her future. The TNA Hall of Famer is one of the industry’s most sought-after free agents.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, this week was not the first time she has been at the WWE Performance Center lately. Her visits have been kept very quiet.
WWE’s Interest In Gail Kim
The Fightful report notes that when WWE sources were asked about her status, they confirmed she is not officially with the company “as of this moment.” However, they did not deny her presence.
The report adds that WWE has been interested in bringing Kim on board since she became available. This suggests that ongoing discussions could be taking place.
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Gail Kim Becomes A Top Free Agent After TNA Departure
Gail Kim became a free agent earlier this year. She was fired from her longtime backstage role as a producer and the head of the Knockouts division for TNA Wrestling.
Her departure immediately made her a top name on the open market. It was widely expected that both WWE and AEW would have interest in hiring her for a similar leadership role.
Kim’s time in WWE is defined by two distinct, and very different, runs with the company. While she found immense success elsewhere, her WWE career was marked by a historic debut and a controversial exit.
Kim’s first run began on the June 30, 2003, episode of Monday Night Raw. In a rare feat, she won the WWE Women’s Championship in her debut match, a seven-woman battle royal. However, her reign lasted only four weeks before she lost the title to Molly Holly, and she was released from the company in 2004.
After becoming the cornerstone of the TNA/Impact Wrestling Knockouts division for several years, she returned to WWE in 2009. This second run was largely underwhelming, with Kim being underutilized and expressing frustration with the “Diva” focus of the women’s division at the time. Her exit in 2011 became infamous: during a battle royal on Raw, she intentionally eliminated herself in the opening seconds and quit the company.
The Legacy Of Gail Kim
Gail Kim is a trailblazer in modern women’s wrestling. She is a former WWE Women’s Champion but is most celebrated for her legendary career in TNA.
As a multi-time Knockouts Champion, she is considered by many to be the greatest competitor in the history of that division. Her experience and respected mind for wrestling make her a valuable asset for any company.
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