When the announcement was made that Jarrett would be inducted into the Hall of Fame, many were surprised - ncluding the former Intercontinental champion himself.
Jarrett stated that he'd be lying if he said he wasn't surprised to have received the call.
"I've been around a while, my family's been in this business for a couple generations, and I was a wrestling fan before I was a wrestler and a promoter, so I get it. I understand it very, very well," Jarrett said. "I was surprised, I was shocked! And I know the exact real story... The way I've always looked at it is, back in 2001, the WWE went their way and I went my way and forged a career, obviously it's been well-documented. It was a business decision on multiple levels at multiple times over the years. But legend grew, stories grew, embellishment took place, which should and always will in wrestling. But to say I wasn't surprised or shocked would be an understatement, because I was."
Jarrett was also asked if there are any plans for him to return to the WWE in some capacity after his Hall of Fame induction. Double J stated that he would not rule out a return to the company, but as of now he is only focused on the Hall of Fame.
"I can tell you the only conversations I've had with the WWE and all the officials are directly related to the Hall of Fame... That's all the discussions have been, and I'll go back to... 'Never say never.' That's how I look at it," he said. "Not just about me going back on whatever role or capacity, it's just this business. Who would've thought me and you would be talking in March about the WWE Hall of Fame? That's the real, real fun part about this industry, you never know what's gonna happen."