JBL surprisingly endorses WWE Hall of Famer for Presidential election
The world of WWE is often compared to the ruthless world of politics. Over the years, there have been several political tie-ins, with elected officials appearing at events and even competing in the ring. There are even politicians in the Hall of Fame. JBL was once billed as an outspoken patriot, and now he's endorsed a certain legend for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
Donald Trump is facing off against Kamala Harris in less than one month to decide the 47th President of the United States. The Celebrity Wing WWE Hall of Famer previously made wrestling history as the 45th President from January 2017 to January 2021. Trump has a long history with World Wrestling Entertainment and Vince McMahon and has numerous supporters within pro wrestling. John Bradshaw Layfield often talks about current events and politics on news programs and social media.
Mr. McMahon's former Stooge, Gerald Brisco, seems to be enjoying retirement life, but JBL apparently wants the Hall of Famer to become a public servant. The former WWE Champion took to X/Twitter today to jokingly endorse Brisco for President as a write-in candidate while taking a subtle jab at Trump and the 49th Vice President.
"For the record, I want the option of 'none of the above'. I will be voting for this man for president as a write-in," JBL wrote with the photo below.
Brisco did not publicly reply to Layfield, but he did repost the amusing statement. The Hall of Fame duo recently hosted a live Q&A session for the Sportskeeda Wrestling channel on YouTube.
JBL credits former WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero
John Bradshaw Layfield is best known for his heel work on SmackDown from 2004 to 2005. This historic run included his 280-day reign as WWE Champion.
JBL was re-packaged to what he calls his "Redneck Rich" character for the push. Speaking to Rosenberg Wrestling, Layfield recalled how the character did not work as hoped at first, but that changed when he began feuding with Eddie Guerrero.
"You know, when I say I owe Eddie Guerrero a 100% of my career for JBL, I owe him 100%, you know. [fans did not buy the JBL character early-on but Eddie got it over] It didn't work at all," JBL said.
Officials booked two Layfield vs. Guerrero premium live event matches in 2004, which are still praised today. Eddie retained the WWE Championship by DQ at Judgment Day event that May but then dropped the gold to JBL in a Texas Bull Rope match at The Great American Bash just over one month later.