James Ellsworth reacts after knowing that he has a chance to become the WWE World Champion. (Photo : YouTube/WWE)
James Ellsworth has become an unlikely star for the WWE despite his size, build and appearance. However, one WWE Hall of Fame is getting sick of Ellsworth and he wants him gone in the company soon.
The 31-year-old independent wrestler became an instant hit to the WWE Universe back in July when he faced Braun Strowman on Monday Night Raw. He was just a jobber for the monster to squash but his chinless look made him popular in social media.
The WWE continued to use Ellsworth and at one point, he challenged A.J. Styles for the WWE World Championship. It should be noted that he is 2-0 against Styles and his t-shirt was among the best sellers in the whole company.
Ellsworth is now the official mascot for Team SmackDown Live at the Survivor Series, per WWE.com. He is also getting a lot of television time which is not bad but a WWE Hall of Famer is getting tired of seeing him on screen.
Booker T, who serves as an analyst and pre-show host for the WWE, revealed in a recent episode of his Heated Conversations podcast that he wants Ellsworth gone. He also mentioned that he wants the WWE to send him back to the independent circuit.
"It is old. I'm tired of seeing James Ellsworth. This kid had one hell of a run, but send him back to the independents. I've seen this guy at a convention, I was appalled, but this guy is going to live this run for quite some time. He's probably getting a good price out there on the Indy show," Booker T said.
The WWE Hall of Famer compared Ellsworth to Hornswoggle but he noted that the little bastard was loved that is why he lasted for six to seven years. He made it clear that he is not a hater but he believes that the WWE should give other independent stars a good hard look.
Ellsworth is having the best time of his life and he is making a lot of money doing the things he loves. The WWE will continue to use him as long as he gets great reactions from the crowd which he does. It will come a time that the WWE universe is going to get sick of him but it is going to happen anytime time.
Check out the video below to see Ellsworth become the official mascot of Team SmackDown Live.
