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It has been reported that John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) has handed in his notice to WWE Officials and is scheduled to make his final appearance on the 10/6 episode of Smackdown according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
JBL is doing very well as an investment banker, and does not want to continue in travelling to the weekly Smackdown tapings.
Destor
09-22-2006, 02:52 PM
Not good for the SD! booth
Blitz
09-22-2006, 02:56 PM
Until it's reported somewhere other than LOP, I wouldn't believe it.
D Mac
09-22-2006, 02:56 PM
WHAT? FUCK NO! JBL is gold on the fucking mic this is gonna suck.
The One is gonna be fucking pissed.
D Mac
09-22-2006, 02:57 PM
Until it's reported somewhere other than LOP, I wouldn't believe it.
God I hope you're right, man.
CM Punk
09-22-2006, 03:01 PM
It was in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter
According to this week's Wrestling Observer (dated September 25th, 2006), he has handed in his notice and is quitting the company completely, leaving his current one day-a-week announcing gig. The October 6th Smackdown will be his last show.
Apparently he's doing really well in his new day job as an investment banker in New York, and has decided he doesn't need the hassle of travelling to and from wherever Smackdown is taped every Tuesday. He's also been very critical of John Laurinaitis behind the scenes as well, and is somewhat disillusioned with the product.
D Mac
09-22-2006, 03:15 PM
He needs to go to TNA and replace Don West. I mean, Impact is usually taped in Orlando every time right?
Goulet
09-22-2006, 03:17 PM
- According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, JBL has given notice to WWE, and his final TV appearance is scheduled to be the 10/6 Smackdown episode. JBL is doing well as an investment banker, and doesn't want to travel to the weekly Smackdown tapings.
Looks like it's true...
Caged Heat18
09-22-2006, 03:18 PM
This is horrible news. JBL really made Smackdown all the more enjoyable for me with his great commentary.
Who do you think they'll replace JBL with?
CM Punk
09-22-2006, 03:26 PM
Henry Godwinn
lol j\k
who knows i cant see anyone else doing it of course i said the same about Taz
Destor
09-22-2006, 03:30 PM
Send Taz back ti SD! and let Styles have ECW to himself. :shifty:
Goulet
09-22-2006, 03:31 PM
I think they should put Ted DiBiase on Color.
Send Taz back to SD, and put Heyman w/ Styles
D Mac
09-22-2006, 03:43 PM
I think they should put Ted DiBiase on Color.
:y:
TerranRich
09-22-2006, 03:52 PM
I think they should put Ted DiBiase on Color.
:heart:
But yeah, I was just starting to grow to like JBL on commentary. He had the unique position of "realistic tweener who sees potential but doesn't kiss ass", which I loved. That, plus his awesome humorous comments here and there. :(
Pepsi Man
09-22-2006, 04:28 PM
The American Dream Dusty Rhodes should get JBL's spot.
:shifty:
Stickman
09-22-2006, 04:40 PM
Tony Shivonie and the Macho man would be awesome.
Y2Jeremy
09-22-2006, 04:43 PM
WWE's talent pool is getting smaller and smaller. I hope that they do replace him with MDM Dibiase or some wrestler that is gold on the mic like Jericho.
KingofOldSchool
09-22-2006, 04:59 PM
The Great Khali for Smackdown Announcer
What Would Kevin Do?
09-22-2006, 05:05 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Pepsi Man
09-22-2006, 05:08 PM
Honestly, in my opinion, they should at least extend an offer to Kurt Angle.
Destor
09-22-2006, 05:39 PM
Straight from TPWW:
We reported earlier here that JBL may be leaving WWE following the company’s No Mercy PPV early next month in order to pursue his full time career as an investment banker. According to an update by Dave Meltzer (editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter), this may not be the case.
It appears as if WWE wants to keep JBL as a color commentator for the SmackDown brand and have already began negotiations on a deal that will keep him. There is even a possibility that the new deal may have already been reached.
Check back here later for more details on this breaking story.
Caged Heat18
09-22-2006, 05:51 PM
^ I hope this is true.
RGWhat316
09-22-2006, 07:49 PM
I sure hope JBL stays. He is probably the most entertaining announcer in WWE right now.
ron the dial
09-22-2006, 07:58 PM
JBL is far and away the best color man in wrestling today. He plays the heel roll so well behind the mic it's almost unbelievable. I hope they can negotiate a deal with him, because WWE will be hard pressed to find someone to replace him.
The Genius
09-22-2006, 08:52 PM
JBL was hilarious tonight....
MIZ enters the ring.
JBL: "Oh great, things just went from bad to worse!"
The Genius
09-22-2006, 09:20 PM
haha jbl does it again
michael cole: "what a homecoming for sylvain!"
JBL: "Id rather have a homecoming in HELL!"
yea jbl makes smackdown watchable
Credit: PWTorch.com
There had been talk for a while that JBL may be leaving WWE because the demands on his time from so many other projects made it difficult for him. While there are reports all over that JBL gave notice, based on a Wrestling Observer report this week, the latest info is that a deal was actually worked out earlier this week to keep him with the company.
PWTorch has learned the primary concern with JBL was travel time getting to Smackdown every Tuesday and back to New York on Wednesdays. The concession that was being discussed this week was allowing JBL to ride in "Air McMahon" (Vince McMahon's plane) after Smackdown so he could fly right home on Tuesday night and be back at work at his other jobs early Wednesday, rather than using most of Wednesday as a travel day.
WWE had no made any plans to replace JBL, and they don't consider anyone else at his level at this point and "network-ready." As a result, they have been scrambling to make the logistics work for JBL so he could continue in his role.
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Looks like we don't need to worry!
What Would Kevin Do?
09-23-2006, 12:37 AM
YAY!
Tommy Gunn
09-23-2006, 07:32 AM
Wow, they're giving him a ride in McMahon's personal plane?! I don't think I've ever seen WWE bend over so much to keep critical talent.
Well done Vinnie Mac, because aside from Kurt Angle, no one else could probably fill JBL's cc post.
Rammsteinmad
09-23-2006, 10:30 AM
I wish JBL was still wrestling.
Kane Knight
09-23-2006, 10:41 AM
Credit: PWTorch.com
There had been talk for a while that JBL may be leaving WWE because the demands on his time from so many other projects made it difficult for him. While there are reports all over that JBL gave notice, based on a Wrestling Observer report this week, the latest info is that a deal was actually worked out earlier this week to keep him with the company.
PWTorch has learned the primary concern with JBL was travel time getting to Smackdown every Tuesday and back to New York on Wednesdays. The concession that was being discussed this week was allowing JBL to ride in "Air McMahon" (Vince McMahon's plane) after Smackdown so he could fly right home on Tuesday night and be back at work at his other jobs early Wednesday, rather than using most of Wednesday as a travel day.
WWE had no made any plans to replace JBL, and they don't consider anyone else at his level at this point and "network-ready." As a result, they have been scrambling to make the logistics work for JBL so he could continue in his role.
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Looks like we don't need to worry!
Unless he does leave, and we're stuck with Cole solo for a while.
St. Jimmy
09-23-2006, 11:01 AM
Put Shane on the headphones dammit, he'd liven it up well too.
Thanks for the neg. rep KK.
Corkscrewed
09-23-2006, 03:26 PM
heh, well, keeping JBL on color commentary is good. He's the best one they've had in a while. Funny that he is/was critical of Johnny Ace. C'mon, Vince, when JBL is starting to hate the guy, I think it's time to push him off a cliff.
Skippord
09-23-2006, 10:59 PM
Unless he does leave, and we're stuck with Cole solo for a while.
I think I'd rather listen to nails on a chalkboard for two hours
what they need to do is move jbl to raw and put king on smackdown that way jbl would have tues off make jr better, an king can fued with king booker.
Pepsi Man
09-23-2006, 11:35 PM
what they need to do is move jbl to raw and put king on smackdown that way jbl would have tues off make jr better, an king can fued with king booker.
JBL would still be working Monday, which is a weekday still, and in truth, I don't think trying to team JR up with anyone else at this stage of the game is good. He can already barely keep his head in the game, and changing his partner might only serve to make his ramblings even more senseless and hard to decipher than they already are.
Kane Knight
09-24-2006, 12:45 PM
Thanks for the neg. rep KK.
Tahnks for posting from a shitty, bullshit source.
Kane Knight
09-24-2006, 12:51 PM
JBL would still be working Monday, which is a weekday still, and in truth, I don't think trying to team JR up with anyone else at this stage of the game is good. He can already barely keep his head in the game, and changing his partner might only serve to make his ramblings even more senseless and hard to decipher than they already are.
Not to mention King sabotages everyone but JR, and JR tends to only be more proper marginally.
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