Jesse Ventura, the former Navy SEAL turned professional wrestler who eventually became Minnesota’s governor, has never been fond of decorum or the media.
As “The Body,” a villainous Ventura provoked ire inside the ring and went on to become “the most controversial announcer in WWE, calling it like he saw it on a weekly basis, no matter what political correctness might dictate,” according to his WWE profile.
Now, Ventura will star in his own reality show, “The World According to Jesse,” on RT America – the Washington, D.C.,-based branch of Russian state television.
Known previously as Russia Today, RT is funded by the Russian government and describes itself as a TV channel “for viewers who want to Question More.” Critics call RT a propaganda tool with poor journalism standards, as the Washington Post has reported.
“RT covers stories overlooked by the mainstream media, provides alternative perspectives on current affairs, and acquaints international audiences with a Russian viewpoint on major global events,” according to the channel’s website.
But, as the Washington Post’s Adam Taylor and Paul Farhi reported, RT initially focused on reporting events in Russia and combating negative news about Russia, then shifted to offering an alternative view of international events. It’s coverage of the 2016 U.S. presidential election appeared to favor Donald Trump, whose interview with Larry King during the last year’s campaign was aired on RT America.
“I can’t get a job in the U.S. No one will touch me,” Ventura told the Associated Press. “My United States union throws me in the dirt and who comes to the rescue? Russia.”
Ventura’s show premieres this month and will air on Fridays, with weekend reruns, according to RT.
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