John Layfield was a professional wrestler, who wrestled in the WWE from the mid-90s, up until 2009, when he announced his retirement after WrestleMania XXV.Outside the ring, he is a successful stock broker and a financial analyst, first for MSNBC, and later, Fox News Channel. He wrote a book called "Have More Money Now" (released in 2003), which is about him being involved in the stock market trade. And he also has a (mostly) political podcast, The John Layfield Show.You can learn more about his career at The Other Wiki.
Era Specific Personality: During his first years in the WWF and in Japan, Bradshaw was known as Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw. During the Attitude Era, he was part of the Acolytes with Faarooq and managed to be upper midcard Ensemble Darkhorses and tag team favorites. During the Brand Extension Era, he shifted into JBL and was a massively hated heel.
Hidden Depths: Yes, the redneck professional wrestler has worked for MSNBC as a financial advisor.
Kick the Dog: When he legit-stiffed The Blue Meanie at the ECW One Night Stand PPV in 2005.
There also also accusations that Bradshaw, alongside with Chris Benoit and Bob Holly, were stiffing the rookies, and that his most vocal critics refer to him as a bully.
His massive hazing of WWE rookies was verified by The Miz.
According to Edge's autobiography, Bradshaw's hazing was a test to "weed out the prima donnas", and to see if they really are committed to the business. Edge has experience; Bradshaw once soaped Edge's ass in the shower, but Edge said he took it in stride.
The Dog Bites Back: When Bradshaw tried hazing Steve Blackman, Blackman (who was a legitimate black belt in karate) roundhouse kicked him in the head and knocked him unconscious.
Another case took place in 2006-2007, when Joey Styles punched out a drunken JBL during a tour.
Old Shame: Bradshaw competed in "That Jackie Gayda Match" alongside Trish Stratus on an episode of Raw in 2002. In an issue of WWE Magazine (published in 2006), he called it the worst match he'd ever participated in.
Politically Incorrect Villain: As JBL, he's incredibly misogynistic and racist against Asians and Latinos, Luchadores in particular.
The Nicknamer: At No Mercy 2006, JBL, then a Smackdown color commentator, called MVP (in his debut match) a "Power Ranger" due to his costume design. The fans picked up on what JBL said, and began chanted "POWER RANGER!" at MVP since then.
JBL: I wanna slap that smile right off his face. He hasn't busted a grape. He comes here, calling himself MVP, dressed like a Bud Light can, stole that outfit from a damn Power Ranger, and he walks around strutting IN A RING THAT I'VE BLED, SWEAT, AND BUSTED MY ASS IN!
.You can learn more about his career at The Other Wiki.
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