JBL Praises Current WWE Superstar’s Remarkable Career Trajectory

In a recent episode of the “Something to Wrestle” podcast WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL) shared his thoughts on one of the most surprising career arcs in professional wrestling. During a special “Ask JBL Anything” edition of the show, the wrestling legend was asked to name a wrestler whose career exceeded his initial expectations. Without hesitation, JBL pointed to none other than The Miz.

The Miz, whose real name is Michael Mizanin, first gained public attention as a reality TV star on MTV’s “The Real World” before transitioning to professional wrestling. His journey in the WWE has been nothing short of extraordinary, and JBL’s comments shed light on the unique challenges The Miz faced and overcame.

The Miz. No doubt about it. When he came in, and not because Miz didn’t have talent because he did, but how do you learn on global TV? That’s impossible.

What sets The Miz apart, according to JBL, is the fact that he had to learn the ropes of pro wrestling in front of a global audience. This is a stark contrast to the traditional path most wrestlers take, which involves years of training and performing in smaller promotions before making it to the big leagues. JBL, drawing from his own experience, highlighted the stark difference in their career paths.

You know, by the time I got to WWE, I probably had about a thousand matches. Most of the guys did. Miz is having to learn without that educational background of having to work in a bunch of territories and all those things we got to do.

Despite these challenges, The Miz has managed to build what JBL describes as a “Hall of Fame career.” From his debut on WWE’s main roster in 2006 to becoming a Grand Slam Champion, The Miz has consistently proven his critics wrong and exceeded expectations.

He has built a Hall of Fame career from that moment, and I think that’s incredibly remarkable because he didn’t have that background that we had.

The Miz’s journey from reality TV star to respected WWE superstar and potential future Hall of Famer serves as an inspiration to aspiring wrestlers and entertainers alike. It demonstrates that with enough determination and talent, it’s possible to succeed even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds.

Who Did JBL Compare To The Rock?

On another recent edition of the “Something to Wrestle” podcast, JBL praised the last Kerry Von Erich and compared him to The Rock as far as the charisma he possessed and the impact he had on wrestling fans.

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