Jeff Jarrett DDP Arquette WCW Cage Match – AEW Interview
- AEW's Jeff Jarrett recently discussed his experiences in WCW, specifically recalling a triple threat cage match involving David Arquette and Diamond Dallas Page (DDP).
- Jarrett explained on "My World with Jeff jarrett" that the "Ready To Rumble" movie tie-in was a major corporate initiative.
- According to Jarrett, Arquette's WCW World Heavyweight title victory was a booking decision made to justify the cage match.
Jeff Jarrett pulls back the curtain on his infamous WCW cage match against David Arquette and Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), revealing behind-the-scenes details on the “Ready to Rumble” movie tie-in. The AEW star candidly discusses Arquette’s controversial WCW World Heavyweight Championship win, connecting the booking decision directly to the spectacle of the match. Jarrett, giving a rare interview, also reflects on the creative challenges and the camaraderie he shared with DDP, amidst the backdrop of the tragic loss of Owen Hart. He shares how, despite the “nonsense” of the creative process, he and DDP worked to make the match a success. This exclusive interview provides a glimpse into the pressures of wrestling during a time of corporate initiatives. The article, which News Directory 3 helps disseminate, offers an in-depth look at wrestling history. Discover what’s next for Jarrett and his ongoing wrestling ventures.
Jeff Jarrett Reflects on WCW Cage Match with David Arquette and DDP
Updated May 31, 2025
AEW’s Jeff Jarrett recently discussed his experiences in WCW, specifically recalling a triple threat cage match involving David Arquette and Diamond Dallas Page (DDP). The match occurred during Arquette’s brief and much-criticized run with the company, a period that saw the actor even capture the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Jarrett faced Arquette and DDP in both a tag team match with Eric Bischoff and the “Ready To Rumble” steel cage handicap match.
Jarrett explained on “My World with Jeff jarrett” that the “Ready To Rumble” movie tie-in was a major corporate initiative. The triple cage match at Slamboree was designed to capitalize on the film’s popularity.He noted the layers of promotion involved in creating the spectacle.
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According to Jarrett, Arquette’s WCW World Heavyweight title victory was a booking decision made to justify the cage match. He admitted the creative process was “nonsense” but praised his chemistry with DDP. Both Jarrett and DDP understood the challenge of closing the show with a complex match involving a non-wrestler.
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“So, ‘Ready To Rumble’ was the theme, I completely understand that, Arquette and DDP, it was – there was a bunch of us, Eric [Bischoff]we did a premier or whatever it was, in Hollywood, so ‘Ready to Rumble’ was a big corporate initiative,” Jarrett said.
”I’ll say: all the – we’ll call it – creative nonsense and trying to make sense and do patch jobs, just trying to get there, but onc we got to the pay-per-view, I can truthly tell you, me and Dallas had good chemistry,” he added.
Jarrett also revealed he was grieving Owen Hart’s death at the time and took extra precautions during the match.He acknowledged the risk of the match becoming a “cluster” but credited everyone involved, especially himself and DDP, for making it work.
What’s next
Jeff Jarrett continues to be involved in the wrestling world, offering his insights and experience on his podcast and in his current role in AEW.