Crowbar explains what wrestlers can learn from Jeff Jarrett.
Even at 55 years old, Jeff Jarrett is still competing in high profile matches. The Hall of Famer made his AEW in-ring debut at Full Gear and also took part in Ric Flair’s final tag team match earlier this year. Former WCW star Crowbar was able to see Jarrett compete live at Ric Flair’s Last Match and had high praise for his work during a recent interview with Wrestling Inc‘s Dominic DeAngelo.
“Jeff, in my opinion, looked better at “Ric Flair’s Last Match” than during his time in TNA all those years ago. Physically, he looked in great shape, he can still move great, and he’s a master of psychology. The live audience was eating out of his hand. I watched the match from the side of the stage, of the arena, and experienced it. It was very cool. In a day and age when it’s trendy for fans to cheer or be on the side of the “cool” heel, in 2022, Jeff elicited a visceral disdain from the audience. Very rare in this day and age. Again, I watched it from in the arena and experienced it.
“Go back and really watch his matches from different time periods. Jeff knows how to make himself look good, but also his opponent, and making your opponent look good is an attribute of the true greats, in my opinion. I’m not privy to or certain of what exactly his role is with the company, but there’s a treasure trove of knowledge all the younger wrestlers and even the older more experienced wrestlers can pull from on that roster with Jeff being there, if that’s what his job description is. As a fan and as a professional, I watch a lot — and I mean a lot — of older wrestling, and Jeff Jarrett is one of the guys consistently on my “watch and take notes” list. Footing, timing, placing yourself in the right spot, are all little things Jeff did so well.”
Crowbar noted that today’s wrestler’s are “by far the most athletically gifted performers” in the industry. However, he believes they benefit from adding in some of the “forgotten” techniques that he mentioned Jarrett does well such as footing, timing, and selling.
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