Collection: Jesse " the Body " Ventura

Colorful and influential Superstar. Groundbreaking television commentator. Navy SEAL and Vietnam veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Jesse Ventura has been all these things during his amazing career. His election in 1998 was the political news story of the year, and from 1999 to 2002, he was one of the most-talked-about public figures in America. Prior to that, of course, "The Body" made his name punishing opponents on the mat and trash-talking on the mic.

As an in-ring competitor, he is remembered for his legendary tag team — The East-West Connection — with the late Adrian Adonis in the early 1980s, as well as his feuds with the likes of Tony Atlas, Ivan Putski and WWE Champion Bob Backlund. From 1985 to 1990, he was the most controversial announcer in WWE, calling it like he saw it on a weekly basis, no matter what political correctness might dictate. His broadcasts with Vince McMahon and the legendary Gorilla Monsoon are fondly remembered to this day.