New segment: Every week we look back at WWE / WWF stars that made an impact. You most likely know these stars, but in some cases you may be too young to remember the names. I hope you enjoy.
TODAY WE FEATURE:
(John Charles Layfield (born November 29, 1966)
A former American professional wrestler and a current commentator/host for mixed martial arts promotion Vyper Fight League.[5] Layfield is best known by his ring names, Bradshaw, John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL from his time in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he was the longest reigning WWE Champion in SmackDown history with a reign lasting 280 days.
Layfield's main gimmick as John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) – a wealthy, gladhanding businessman – was based on Layfield's real-life accomplishments as a stock market investor. Layfield is a regular panelist on Fox News Channel's The Cost of Freedom, has appeared on CNBC, and has written a best-selling book on financial planning called Have More Money Now. (ISBN 0-7434-6633-0). Layfield also hosts a weekend talk radio program, syndicated nationally by Talk Radio Network, in which he discusses his conservative political views.[6] Layfield is also employed by Northeast Securities as its Senior Vice President.[7]
In WWE, Layfield won 24 total championships including one reign as WWE Champion, one reign as United States Champion, one reign as European Champion, seventeen reigns as Hardcore Champion, one reign as Intercontinental Champion, and three reigns as World Tag Team Champion with Faarooq as part of the Acolytes Protection Agency (APA).[8] He is also recognized as the twentieth Triple Crown Champion, and the tenth Grand Slam Champion. He is also credited for conceiving WWE Tribute to the Troops.
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