May 22nd 2024.
Shelton Benjamin, a former WWE superstar, recently opened up about a terrifying experience he had during a match on live television. The 48-year-old wrestling veteran, who had a successful eight-year run with WWE, recalled a match against Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels where things took a scary turn.
In an exclusive interview with The Agency, Benjamin explained that he was having issues with vertigo during the match. He described a spot where he was supposed to give Michaels a couple of elbows and then jump to the top rope to deliver a flying forearm. However, while giving the elbows, the room started spinning, causing him to feel disoriented.
The match was being aired on Monday Night Raw, with the whole world watching, and Benjamin found himself in a dangerous predicament. He shared that when he went to look at the top rope, he couldn't make out which rope was the real one, as it looked like there were three ropes. Despite the scary situation, Benjamin decided to take a leap of faith and jump for the middle rope, using his muscle memory to gauge the height.
Luckily, both wrestlers emerged unscathed from the match as the room stopped spinning when Benjamin made contact with Michaels. Looking back, Benjamin admits that it was a scary moment, but he's grateful that no one got hurt and the match turned out great.
Interestingly, Benjamin shared that he didn't experience vertigo during his famous daredevil appearances in the Money In The Bank ladder matches. However, he felt it in more unlikely situations, including a match against La Resistance members Rob Conway and Sylvain Grenier.
Benjamin also opened up about one of the scariest moments of his career, which was when he travelled to Afghanistan as part of WWE's first ever Tribute To The Troops event in 2003. He described the experience as terrifying, as they were flying to outposts and visiting places where most celebrities refused to go. Despite the danger, Benjamin gained a new perspective on the troops and the impact that fame can have on helping others.
Over his two spells with WWE, Benjamin achieved a lot, including three stints as Intercontinental Champion. However, in September 2023, he was shockingly released from the company. Benjamin admits that it was a difficult time, but being away from the ring for a while has been oddly relaxing. He's been able to spend more time with his family and even attended his oldest daughter's graduation and master's degree ceremony.
As for his future in wrestling, fans are wondering if Benjamin will make a return to the ring in companies like AEW, TNA Wrestling, or New Japan Pro Wrestling. While he hasn't had any talks with them, he expressed interest in all three companies, especially New Japan where he had a great experience in the past.
In the meantime, Benjamin will be wrestling in Camden this weekend at PROGRESS Wrestling's Super Strong Style 16 tournament. He's excited to get back to work and is looking forward to the future. Fans can catch him at the Camden Electric Ballroom on Sunday and Monday.
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