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'''John Layfield''' was a [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestler]], who wrestled in the [[WWE]] from the mid-90s, up until 2009, when he announced his retirement after ''[[Wrestlemania]] XXV''.
'''John Layfield''' was a [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestler]], who wrestled in the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]] from the mid-90s, up until 2009, when he announced his retirement after ''[[Wrestlemania]] XXV''.


Outside the ring, he is a successful stock broker and a financial analyst, first for [[MSNBC]], and later, [[Fox News Channel]]. He wrote a book called "Have More Money Now" (released in 2003), which is about him being involved in the stock market trade. And he also has a (mostly) political podcast, [[The Eponymous Show|The John Layfield Show]].
Outside the ring, he is a successful stock broker and a financial analyst, first for [[MSNBC]], and later, [[Fox News Channel]]. He wrote a book called "Have More Money Now" (released in 2003), which is about him being involved in the stock market trade. And he also has a (mostly) political podcast, [[The Eponymous Show|The John Layfield Show]].


You can learn more about his career at [[The Other Wiki]].
You can learn more about his career at [[The Other Wiki]].
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=== '''Tropes Associated with John Layfield include:''' ===


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* [[Arch Enemy]]: [[Eddie Guerrero]], [[John Cena]], [[Batista]] and [[Rey Mysterio Jr|Rey Mysterio]].
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* [[Arch Enemy]]: [[Eddie Guerrero]], [[John Cena]], [[Batista]] and [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.|Rey Mysterio]].
** Arguably, [[The Miz]] in [[Real Life]].
** Arguably, [[The Miz]] in [[Real Life]].
* [[All Germans Are Nazis]]: Taunted a german crowd during a house show in 2004 by goose-stepping, implying that is what he thought of them. This stunt got him fired from CNBC, something he even brought up in-universe before the faithful match on the ''Great American Bash'' where he won the WWE title.
* [[A God Am I|A Wrestling God Am I]]
* [[A God Am I|A Wrestling God Am I]]
* [[Back-to-Back Badasses]]/[[Bash Brothers]]: With Faarooq/Ron Simmons, in the ring and in [[Real Life]].
* [[Back-to-Back Badasses]]/[[Bash Brothers]]: With Faarooq/Ron Simmons, in the ring and in [[Real Life]].
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* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]]: As John "Bradshaw" Layfield.
* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]]: As John "Bradshaw" Layfield.
* [[Dirty Coward]]: As JBL.
* [[Dirty Coward]]: As JBL.
* [[Even Evil Has Standards| Even JBL Has Standards]]:
** Though devoted conservative and respects Jack Swagger and Zeb Coulter on the issue of free speech, but he disagrees with their stance on immigration.
** After Kofi Kingston defeated Randy Orton, Orton took his rage on John Cena's father. JBL was shocked at this.
** JBL called out on [[Ryback (Wrestling)| Ryback]] for ramming Kofi Kingston three tables.
* [[Era Specific Personality]]: During his first years in the WWF and in Japan, Bradshaw was known as Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw. During the [[Attitude Era]], he was part of the [[Bash Brothers|Acolytes]] with Faarooq and managed to be upper midcard [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Ensemble Darkhorses]] and tag team favorites. During the Brand Extension Era, he shifted into JBL and was a ''massively'' hated heel.
* [[Era Specific Personality]]: During his first years in the WWF and in Japan, Bradshaw was known as Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw. During the [[Attitude Era]], he was part of the [[Bash Brothers|Acolytes]] with Faarooq and managed to be upper midcard [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Ensemble Darkhorses]] and tag team favorites. During the Brand Extension Era, he shifted into JBL and was a ''massively'' hated heel.
* [[Face Heel Turn]]: When he went from Bradshaw to JBL.
* [[Face Heel Turn]]: When he went from Bradshaw to JBL.
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* [[Genius Bruiser]]
* [[Genius Bruiser]]
* [[Hidden Depths]]: Yes, the redneck professional wrestler has worked for MSNBC as a financial advisor.
* [[Hidden Depths]]: Yes, the redneck professional wrestler has worked for MSNBC as a financial advisor.
* [[Kent Brockman News]]: During a impending blizzard, JBL went out to give out the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShB4KInqW4Y report].
* [[Kick the Dog]]: When he legit-stiffed The Blue Meanie at the ECW ''One Night Stand'' PPV in 2005.
* [[Kick the Dog]]: When he legit-stiffed The Blue Meanie at the ECW ''One Night Stand'' PPV in 2005.
** There also also accusations that Bradshaw, alongside with [[Chris Benoit]] and [[Bob Holly]], were stiffing the rookies, and that his most vocal critics refer to him as a bully.
** There also also accusations that Bradshaw, alongside with [[Chris Benoit]] and [[Bob Holly]], were stiffing the rookies, and that his most vocal critics refer to him as a bully.
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** [[The Dog Bites Back]]: When Bradshaw tried hazing Steve Blackman, Blackman (who was a legitimate black belt in karate) roundhouse kicked him in the head and knocked him unconscious.
** [[The Dog Bites Back]]: When Bradshaw tried hazing Steve Blackman, Blackman (who was a legitimate black belt in karate) roundhouse kicked him in the head and knocked him unconscious.
*** Another case took place in 2006-2007, when [[Joey Styles]] punched out a ''drunken'' JBL during a tour.
*** Another case took place in 2006-2007, when [[Joey Styles]] punched out a ''drunken'' JBL during a tour.
* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]: Layfield is currently [https://twitter.com/#!/JCLayfield working in Bermuda], putting on the final touches for his Seven Summits for Kids tour: hikes up [[SSX (Video Game)|deadly decents]] to raise money [[Friend to All Children|for children around the world.]] He plans to finish in 2014. First is Mt. Elburs, Russia, June 12, 2012.
* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]: Layfield is currently [https://twitter.com/#!/JCLayfield working in Bermuda], putting on the final touches for his Seven Summits for Kids tour: hikes up [[SSX|deadly decents]] to raise money [[Friend to All Children|for children around the world.]] He plans to finish in 2014. First is Mt. Elburs, Russia, June 12, 2012.
* [[Nice Hat]]: Wears a cowboy hat as JBL
* [[Nice Hat]]: Wears a cowboy hat as JBL
* [[Old Shame]]: Bradshaw competed in "''That'' Jackie Gayda Match" alongside [[Trish Stratus]] on an episode of Raw in 2002. In an issue of ''WWE Magazine'' (published in 2006), he called it the worst match he'd ever participated in.
* [[Old Shame]]: Bradshaw competed in "''That'' Jackie Gayda Match" alongside [[Trish Stratus]] on an episode of Raw in 2002. In an issue of ''WWE Magazine'' (published in 2006), he called it the worst match he'd ever participated in.
* [[Politically-Incorrect Villain]]: As JBL, he's incredibly misogynistic and racist against Asians and Latinos, Luchadores in particular.
* [[Politically-Incorrect Villain]]: As JBL, he's incredibly misogynistic and racist against Asians and Latinos, Luchadores in particular.
* [[Screw This, I'm Outta Here]]: After losing the Intercontinental Championship to [[Rey Mysterio Jr]] at ''[[Wrestlemania]] XXV'', Bradshaw announced that he had quit the WWE.
* [[Screw This, I'm Outta Here]]: After losing the Intercontinental Championship to [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.]] at ''[[Wrestlemania]] XXV'', Bradshaw announced that he had quit the WWE.
* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Connections]]: Before his retirement, Layfield was very close to [[Vince McMahon]] and [[The Undertaker]].
* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Connections]]: Before his retirement, Layfield was very close to [[Vince McMahon]] and [[The Undertaker]].
* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money]]: Again, JBL.
* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money]]: Again, JBL.
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* [[Tall, Dark and Snarky]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Snarky]]
* [[The Nicknamer]]: At ''No Mercy'' 2006, JBL, then a Smackdown color commentator, called MVP (in his debut match) a "[[Power Rangers|Power Ranger]]" due to his costume design. The fans picked up on what JBL said, and began chanted "POWER RANGER!" at MVP since then.
* [[The Nicknamer]]: At ''No Mercy'' 2006, JBL, then a Smackdown color commentator, called MVP (in his debut match) a "[[Power Rangers|Power Ranger]]" due to his costume design. The fans picked up on what JBL said, and began chanted "POWER RANGER!" at MVP since then.
{{quote| '''JBL''': I wanna slap that smile right off his face. He hasn't busted a grape. He comes here, calling himself MVP, dressed like a Bud Light can, stole that outfit from a damn Power Ranger, and he walks around strutting IN A RING THAT I'VE BLED, SWEAT, AND BUSTED MY ASS IN!}}
{{quote|'''JBL''': I wanna slap that smile right off his face. He hasn't busted a grape. He comes here, calling himself MVP, dressed like a Bud Light can, stole that outfit from a damn Power Ranger, and he walks around strutting IN A RING THAT I'VE BLED, SWEAT, AND BUSTED MY ASS IN!}}
* [[Worthy Opponent]]: [[Eddie Guerrero]].
* [[Worthy Opponent]]: [[Eddie Guerrero]].
* [[Wrestling Doesn't Pay]]: Averted, as his "JBL" persona is based on his real-life job as a stock broker.
* [[Wrestling Doesn't Pay]]: Averted, as his "JBL" persona is based on his real-life job as a stock broker.

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I am a Wrestling God!

John Layfield was a professional wrestler, who wrestled in the WWE from the mid-90s, up until 2009, when he announced his retirement after Wrestlemania XXV.

Outside the ring, he is a successful stock broker and a financial analyst, first for MSNBC, and later, Fox News Channel. He wrote a book called "Have More Money Now" (released in 2003), which is about him being involved in the stock market trade. And he also has a (mostly) political podcast, The John Layfield Show.

You can learn more about his career at The Other Wiki.

John Bradshaw Layfield provides examples of the following tropes:

JBL: I wanna slap that smile right off his face. He hasn't busted a grape. He comes here, calling himself MVP, dressed like a Bud Light can, stole that outfit from a damn Power Ranger, and he walks around strutting IN A RING THAT I'VE BLED, SWEAT, AND BUSTED MY ASS IN!

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