WWE Hall Of Famer JBL Disagrees With Criticism Of Vince McMahon’s Impact On Wrestling

WWE Hall of Famer JBL has spoken out in defence of Vince McMahon, dismissing claims that the former WWE Chairman is the “worst thing to happen to wrestling.”

Addressing the criticism on Something To Wrestle, JBL pushed back against this frequently repeated accusation from fans and industry voices.

“People say ‘Vince was the worst thing to happen to wrestling,’ I hear that all the time.”

Bradshaw stated. He refuted the notion, emphasising McMahon’s role in revolutionising the wrestling world and building WWE into a global entertainment juggernaut. McMahon’s tenure as WWE Chairman began when he purchased the company from his father, Vince McMahon Sr., in 1982 for $1 million. Under his leadership, WWE grew exponentially, with McMahon steering the company to new heights, culminating in its 2023 sale to Endeavor for an astounding $9.3 billion.

“He took a company that he bought from his father for $1 million, sold it for $9.3 billion, and retained the rights.”

Bradshaw highlighted, underscoring McMahon’s unmatched business acumen and impact on the industry. Bradshaw also reflected on his own experiences, contrasting the wrestling territory system of the past with the corporate structure McMahon introduced to WWE. He praised McMahon for modernising the industry and improving conditions for wrestlers.

“I was in professional wrestling, and I was also in sports entertainment. There ain’t no comparison as far as money, as far as medical, as far as how you’re treated. What Vince did, he changed the business massively for the better.”

Is JBL Returning To WWE Raw?

WWE recently announced that JBL will be returning to Raw on the January 20 episode. It is currently unknown what role JBL will play on the show but the show will include a WrestleMania 40 rematch, as Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre will clash once again. JBL’s last run with the company ended in February 2023 when his short-lived on-screen association with Baron Corbin came to an abrupt end.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com