JBL Article Archive

  • B/R Articles
    • Between December 5, 2008 and December 5, 2009

  1. Remember When...Our Superstars Were Hungry?

    We all see our Superstars today, after years of trying to "Make It." Trying to be unique and entertaining, enough to get noticed, and be elevated to the fast track of the Title Hunt. Don't worry, most of the slides are not this long...

    Blue Chip Written by Blue Chip about 2 months ago 493 reads 16 comments

  2. Ken Anderson Ready to Break Mr. Kennedy's Curse

    When I first heard that Ken “Mr. Kennedy” Anderson was released from WWE this year, I couldn't help but shake my head. It all happened so fast that it was hard to process. Just earlier in the week, Mr...

    Fred Richani Written by Fred Richani about 4 months ago 606 reads 15 comments

  3. Forgotten Classic Vol. Two: Eddie Guerrero v. JBL For WWE Title

    Sorry about this article being a week late. I was busy, so I didn't have time to write it. Anyways, here is the second volume of my Forgotten Classics series...

    Captain Charisma Written by Captain Charisma about 4 months ago 321 reads 64 comments

  4. Meeting With the Boss: What Really Goes on at Headquarters [Part 1]

    Have you ever wondered what goes on in some of those mandatory meetings that Vince and the other WWE Superstars attend? You know, the life-altering meetings with creative that decide who does ...

    NBTT Written by NBTT about 5 months ago 132 reads 25 comments

  5. Raw's New GM: JBL or HBK?

    John Bradshaw Layfield, Raw's newest general manager. That has a certain ring to it doesn't it? After all the hype over Ric Flair becoming the next general manager of Raw in his hometown of Charlotte, N...

    Alex Brooks Written by Alex Brooks about 5 months ago 773 reads 23 comments

  6. WWE Manual: Greg Bush's Idea of How to Run Raw: Backlash

    The night is here, kiddies. Backlash is upon us. Tonight we have some important matches. 1) IC Title match: C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio (Steel Cage) 2) Women's Title: Candice vs. Maryse 3) #1 Contender's match: Randy Orton vs...

    greg bush Written by greg bush about 7 months ago 59 reads 6 comments

  7. Pro-Wrestling: What I Prefer!

    It's not often that I sit watching a wrestling event, whether it be live or on DVD or even You-tube, that I watch with a smile on my face...

    Steven Davison Written by Steven Davison about 7 months ago 37 reads 2 comments

  8. Former WWE Champion Officially Joins OVW's New MMA Venture

    From the offices of the Vyper Fight League... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John “Bradshaw” Layfield & Layfield Energy Co...

    Jason Frost Written by Jason Frost about 7 months ago 153 reads 1 comments

  9. Wrestlemania XXV Thoughts

    In what seemed like would be an epic event, WM25 has come and gone and left some fans thrilled and others with a bitter taste in their mouth. The night began with one match I personally believed would either be a boom or bust...

    Josh McClure Written by Josh McClure about 8 months ago 82 reads 1 comments

  10. Rest in Peace John Bradshaw Layfield

    I know this is a little late. I meant to write it a long time ago when the rumor was going around. Okay, let's get started. John "Bradshaw" Layfield, at the age of 42, retired at Wrestlemania...

    greg bush Written by greg bush about 8 months ago 455 reads 20 comments

  11. JBL Makes History at WrestleMania 25 By Quitting

    Only moments ago at WrestleMania 25, the Intercontinental Championship match between Rey Mysterio and John Bradshaw Layfield was getting ready to take place...

    Jimmy Moloney Written by Jimmy Moloney about 8 months ago 1,690 reads 8 comments

  12. What We Learned in The Pro Wrestling World This Week: April 2, 2009

    Hello again to the B/R Wrestling World as its time for What We Learned in the Pro Wrestling World on April Second. This week has been pretty wild for the wrestling world as we come closer to the one and only Wrestlemania upon each hour...

    Kevin C. Written by Kevin C. about 8 months ago 215 reads 13 comments

  13. He's No God, But He's Better Than You: A Case for JBL's Hall of Fame Status

    Although I personally believe there's only room for one God, John Bradshaw Layfield has done all he could to prove otherwise. And if any wrestling fan thinks they can dispute otherwise, they need to re-evaluate their status as a wrestling fan...

    Daris Brown Written by Daris Brown about 8 months ago 215 reads 33 comments

  14. Stop Crying: Dealing With JBL For Just a Little Longer

    It was hard to find a topic you all are bitching about, and finally I saw a surplus of JBL comments. I've never been a JBL fan, I really don't think anyone else has either, he's a no talent wrestler who generates heat by having a heartbeat...

    Carson Tazuk Written by Carson Tazuk about 8 months ago 132 reads 12 comments

  15. Does JBL Really Deserve a Match at WrestleMania XXV?

    Its seems as though the general feeling is, after his Intercontinental Title win and talk of this mysterious announcement that he has to make, that JBL will be retiring at WrestleMania XXV...

    Jev Written by Jev about 8 months ago 244 reads 39 comments

  16. JBL's Historical Moment at Wrestlemania XXV Possibly Revealed

    WWE Intercontinental Champion John Bradshaw Layfield, 42, has been telling people backstage that he will likely be retiring from the ring by May...

    Costas Manis Written by Costas Manis about 8 months ago 304 reads 6 comments

  17. John Bradshaw Layfield Retirement News: History Being Made

    If you saw WWE RAW this past Monday, then you saw JBL (John Bradshaw Layfield) defeat CM Punk for his first Intercontinental Championship; in doing so, he also became the Grand Slam winner. But now it seems as if he will not hold the Title long...

    Joe Burgett Written by Joe Burgett about 8 months ago 428 reads 9 comments

  18. The Intercontinental Championship Is Relevant After All!

    Monday night on Raw, John Bradshaw Layfield beat CM Punk for the Intercontinental Title. As of late, many people have said the WWE has forgot about this title, as well as the U.S. Title. I think this move by the management is excellent for two reasons...

    G-Unit Written by G-Unit about 9 months ago 235 reads 12 comments

  19. JBL: Our Flabby Intercontinental Champion

    Everyone should be thanking JBL and should be very happy that he's the Intercontinental Champion, because this means that the historic title will be defended at WrestleMania 25...

    Jabot Singleterry Written by Jabot Singleterry about 9 months ago 288 reads 3 comments

  20. SHUT UP THE PRESSES! IT'S KILLING THE WWE ( + Spoilers)

    Recent news shows now that Vince McMahon is on a crusade to end Internet leaks of storyline plans. Red Herrings have been planted among writers and associates to figure out who is the one leaking ...

    Carson Tazuk Written by Carson Tazuk about 9 months ago 59 reads 0 comments

  21. The Wrestling Crystal Ball: Will The Rock silence Jericho at Wrestlemania 25?

    Please note I am not a psychic, seer, clairvoyant, or Nostradamus. I am simply The Crystal Ball, and this is how I see the lead up to and how Wrestlemania will go down. Rumors are all around that Hulk Hogan will be facing someone at Wrestlemania...

    Ronnie Bryce Written by Ronnie Bryce about 9 months ago 980 reads 4 comments

  22. What Will Happen at Wrestlemania Will Blow Your Minds

    "Well, I no longer have Shawn Michaels and somehow now I don't get to wrestle Undertaker at Mania. Well, I still believe I am destined to do something great at Mania, so tune in Monday Night and you will see my plan start to unfold...

    Tyler Williams Written by Tyler Williams about 9 months ago 138 reads 4 comments

  23. Who Is The Best Heel and Best Face in the WWE?

    Recently, I have noticed a few different opinions between the fellow B/R writers and readers about who the best heel and the best face wrestlers really are...

    Joe Doherty Written by Joe Doherty about 9 months ago 296 reads 25 comments

  24. I Hear Voices Pt. 16: HBK? JBL? Someone New Joins Quest To Challenge Taker

    Well folks, there's a spoildf on the way, so you might want to leave. For those who stayed, I will feed your curiosity. This week’s Smackdown has been taped already and someone else has entered the Undertaker hunt...

    AkD Written by AkD about 9 months ago 50 reads 2 comments

  25. Previewing No Way Out: JBL VS HBK (Winner Take All)

    I'm really not interested in this storyline or this match, so I'll give this my best shot. Late last year, we heard JBL say that he made a "business proposal" to Shawn Michaels that "he could not refuse"...

    Dozer Written by Dozer about 9 months ago 582 reads 5 comments

 
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