The relationship between Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart has been well-documented to this point. In a recent edition of the My World with Jeff Jarrett podcast, Double J went in-depth into his long-standing relationship with the King of Harts from his first match against Owen to his relationship with the family today.

Frankly, the podcast is essential listening for any fan of either generational wrestler.

However, after listening to the podcast, I wanted to ask Jarrett about a subject he’d only briefly touched on during his show: his winning of the Intercontinental Championship just days after Owen’s untimely passing. I asked Jarrett about the victory and what it meant to him amongst his myriad of championship wins.

“You can’t really put it into words,” began Jarrett. “At that stage in my career in ’99, I’d been wrestling 13, 14 years and won the regional titles, and [I’d] go to Japan, or Puerto Rico or Texas, and then obviously, the first time I won it against Razor. I went into, as you said, I went into really deep, some really deep discussions about that, obviously, as you’re aware on My World.

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“I didn’t really process at the time, but I know the overwhelming of emotion because [of] what was going on prior to that,” Jarrett continued somberly. “Me and Owen had been teaming, and he was doing the Blue Blazer. I’ll just say that the Intercontinental title wasn’t in the cards, or wasn’t in the plans. So when that opportunity hit, it was overwhelming and it played out right on [for] the whole world to see. So of course, it was special.”

The Intercontinental Championship

Jarrett then went on to describe the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship, describing it as one of the most important titles in the world.

“To me, it’s still, in a lot of ways, the second most prestigious belt in the world. And yes, there’s a RAW belt and a Smackdown belt, and no disrespect any of that. But the Intercontinental title for me, and this is for me, has such a special lineage from I mean, we can go on and on, but Curt Henning and Roddy Piper and Bret [Hart] and Shawn [Michaels] and Razor [Ramon] and just, you know, Stone Cold, and Rock and just how it was through the years. And then in later years, The Miz I think gave it a lot of respect.”

“It’s a special title in the annals of professional wrestling,” concluded the two-time Hall of Famer. “But, for me to win it under those circumstances. I mean, Spencer, you hit the nail on the head, hey, it goes without saying. I can’t really put it into words how special it was.”

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Two-time Hall of Famer. Seven-time Intercontinental Champion. Founder of TNA.

There are quite literally hundreds of accolades that apply to Double J, Jeff Jarrett, including two that may not be so front-of-mind as his exploits in professional wrestling: actor and wrestling coordinator.

Fear not, dear reader: we’re here to explain. As part of my upcoming conversation with the wrestling icon, I asked him about his experience working on Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau – yes, great name, we know – and the legend went in-depth into his experience not only with the famous comedian/repairman but a few of his previous acting roles.

“We’ll get back to pro wrestling in a second.

You mentioned TV, you mentioned movies, I had to ask and I don’t really have much context outside of the Wikipedia page.

But, what was it like working with Larry the Cable Guy as his wrestling coordinator?”

Double J burst into laugher.

“Blue Collar Comedy! That was a lot of fun,” he chuckled. “Just the different opportunities that come out of being around this business. I did a cameo in Spring Breakers. My kids are Selena Gomez fans, and we go and Spring Breakers was NOT a Disney movie if you’ve ever seen that.”

“To say the least!” I exclaimed.

“When you look at that, or Blue Collar Comedy, Life with Mikey, Head of State with Chris Rock, all the different kinds of movies and TV shows and opportunities. Traveling over to Abu Dhabi and eating a meal with the royal family. Just the opportunities, literally, it’s just crazy, sort of the life I’ve been blessed with.

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Jarrett chuckled again before concluding.

“Blue Collar Comedy [and] Larry the Cable Guy, that is one – I can say this, he’s as funny off-camera as he is on.”

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If you were to ask me if there was anyone that’s truly done everything there is to do in professional wrestling, my immediate answer would be Jeff Jarrett. Double J is a Hall of Famer in two different promotions, the founder of a multitude of promotions, and someone who can lay claim to holding over seventy championships throughout his career.

Jarrett recently joined me to discuss a wide variety of topics, including the potential in-ring return of CM Punk. Punk, of course, has been heavily insinuated to be a part of AEW: Rampage’s upcoming event in Chicago, which would mark the first time in nearly eight years that the Voice of the Voiceless would be officially appearing at a pro wrestling event.

As someone who’s quite literally seen everything in the business, I had to inquire as to Double J’s excitement for what could be one of the biggest returns in wrestling history.

“You know, Punk, as a performer or promoter [what] I’m most excited about is [that] absence makes the heart grow fonder pretty much goes for everyone,” Jarrett began. “In this type of scenario, it’s been a minute since he’s stepped into the world of professional wrestling with people. [He did] the UFC and that, but him reentering the industry and yes, he did some FOX stuff, but I mean, what you’re tabling here? It’s gonna be a special moment, because not many times do you see a guy that rose to his heights that dipped out and is now returning. The curiosity factor alone is through the roof, and then, it is how’s it going to be done? [How’s] the timing going to be done? Who’s going to be that first opponent? How’s the crowd going to accept him, or his opponent, or the story? Just all those kinds of things. And then, when I put on my executive producer cap, you start thinking.”

“I mean, it’s one of those things, and I went into this couple of weeks ago on the podcast, our industry is so cool, and I think it’s one of the biggest things that attracts me,” continued the two-time Hall of Famer. “52 weeks a year, and look, yes, I saw somebody said people need time off.

I agree. But, the content being produced 52 weeks a year is fantastic. There’s always next week. So, what’s happening next week, is Punk coming next week, or the following week, or the following week? No matter what happens, we’re all gonna sit back and either praise it or whatever it may be. But, then, there’s going to be the next week, and then the next week. That’s kind of really cool.”

“I’m excited,” Jarrett concluded. “Like I said just a second ago, the business in so many ways is super red hot. I couldn’t be more excited.”

Stay tuned for the full conversation with Jeff Jarrett next week. Please credit Spencer Love with any of the above quotations. Thank you!