Jushin "Thunder" Liger is one of the greatest wrestlers who never had a full-time run with WWE.

The former WCW (World Championship Wrestling) Light Heavyweight Champion started his career in professional wrestling back in 1984 and has worked for several promotions including WCW, NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling), ROH (Ring of Honor), and TNA Wrestling.

However, one company has been just out of reach for him, and that’s the largest sports entertainment promotion in the world, WWE. It’s never been clear as to why WWE never signed him to a full-time contract despite them having a Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions during their reign on top of the business.

It’s actually amazing that he never signed with the company due to reputation as a good worker. While his mic skills were not on the same levels as Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H and others, he was a good talent.

However, all of that changed in 2015 when Triple H, who oversees creative in WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, decided to give Liger a call. "The Game" wanted to see if he wanted to work a one-off match against Tyler Breeze at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, which was headlined by a classic NXT Championship match between Finn Balor and Kevin Owens. Liger ended up beating Breeze in the opening match on the card.

Liger recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated about various topics. During the interview, he was asked about his match with Breeze at the event and why he never had a run in WWE.

"I was too old to stay with WWE. I wanted my spot to go to a younger wrestler. I watch a little of WWE. I wrestled Chris Jericho in Japan. He is very, very good. That is no joke. He is a very good wrestler, and I respect him. I watch Chris Jericho to learn for my own matches. He has great conditioning, he can wrestle every day. Jericho is great, and everyone is so professional in WWE. Any wrestler should wrestle there if they have the chance."

Liger was in WCW during the Monday Night Wars. When asked about that time, he brought up how he knew Dean Malenko, Chris Benoit, and Eddie Guerrero from their time in NJPW.

"I already knew some of the wrestlers from WCW. Dean Malenko, Chris Benoit, and Eddie Guerrero worked in New Japan Pro Wrestling, so they knew the style very well. I wasn't great in WCW, but my opponents were. Dean Malenko, Chris Benoit, and Eddie Guerrero were three of the greatest wrestlers of all time. I really fell in love with wrestling when I wrestled with Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, and Dean Malenko. We were young, hungry, and created so many memories. When I look back on those memories, I still feel my heart beat faster. Those were my happiest days in wrestling."

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