The Jobber

This is the first edition of The Jobber. This will be the latest edition to Take It 2 The Barn. I will focus on news surrounding pro wrestling. Let's get started.

WWE Star Considering Retiring?

Dave Batista is considering retiring from WWE when his contract expires next year. Batista was interviewed by the UK Sun and once again brought up the prospect of retirement.

"I realize that I am closer to the end of my career than I am to the beginning. It's something I’m really going to have to take a look at. I don’t want to hang around past my welcome. I also don’t want to hang around to the point where I’m so beat up that it’s hard for me to get out of bed. I don’t want to be that guy."

Batista's contract expires next spring. Batista has stated he would like to go out as a heel but there are no plans for a turn as of right now. WWE announcer Jim Ross responded to Batista considering retirement in his blog.

"Been reading where Batista may retire in a year or so but I'd bet that won't happen. Unless Batista has saved a boat load of cash I say he stays in WWE and makes more of those big pay days and 7 figure years. Big Dave likes the good life, who doesn't, but the "good life" isn't facilitated w/ coupons. Dave's value to WWE, considering especially the overall lack of main event depth may never be greater. I know I thoroughly enjoy my paychecks even thought I feel I'm underpaid (who doesn't?)and hope to successfully negotiate a new contract w/ WWE when the time comes later in 2009. Hey, we ALL feel like we're under paid, right?"

I got to agree with Good Ole JR on this. Batista likes the good life. Now the thing is with Batista's injury history he could take the road Kurt Angle took. Going to TNA would allow Batista to continue to wrestle but on a lighter schedule. I just don't see Batista being done wrestling this soon.

Former WWE Wrestler At Impact

TNA Wrestling's Jeremy Borash is reporting he met former WWE wrestler Elijah Burke backstage at the Impact taping. Burke is free to compete since his 90 day no work clause expired earlier this year. It will be interesting to see if he signs with TNA. I was always a fan of Elijah Burke.

Former WCW Headliner Contacts TNA

Dennis Rodman contacted TNA about possibly working for them. With Rodman's substance abuse problems I don't see him joining TNA. Rodman was the first winner of Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling. Danny Bonaduce competed on there as well.

On an ending note I will wish Brooke Hogan a Happy Birthday. Hulk's daughter Brooke celebrated her 21st birthday with Hulk and family friend Eric Bischoff in Vegas.