On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of JBL / Bradshaw, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
John Charles Layfield was born in Sweetwater, Texas on November 29, 1966, and he is currently 56 years old.
He is currently a Ambassador, working for WWE.
JBL / Bradshaw was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name John Charles Layfield
- Ring Names
- JBL ( March 28, 2004 - Present)
- John "Bradshaw" Layfield ( March 28, 2004 - Present)
- Bradshaw ( November 10, 1997 - March 27, 2004)
- Blackjack Bradshaw ( February 17, 1997 - January 18, 1998)
- Justin Bradshaw ( January 22, 1996 - December 5, 1997)
- Johnny Hawk ( September 23, 1992 - March 22, 1996)
- Texas Hawk ( September 30, 1994 - December 9, 1995)
- Death Mask ( March 26, 1995 - June 4, 1995)
- Born November 29, 1966 (age 56)
- Nationality
United States
- Birth Place Sweetwater, Texas
- Billed From
- New York City ( March 28, 2004 - Present)
- Sweetwater, Texas ( November 10, 1997 - March 21, 2004)
- Roscoe, Texas ( January 22, 1996 - November 9, 1997)
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 290 lbs (132 kg)
- Nicknames The Wrestling God
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Ambassador ( September 1, 2017 - Present)
- Manager ( October 17, 2022 - February 6, 2023)
- General Manager ( September 25, 2013 - July 31, 2014)
- Commentator ( September 16, 2012 - August 31, 2017)
- Wrestler ( December 17, 2007 - April 5, 2009)
- Commentator ( June 16, 2006 - December 21, 2007)
- Wrestler ( September 23, 1992 - May 23, 2006)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEFebruary 7, 2023 Present Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 17, 2022 February 6, 2023 Promotion WWESeptember 1, 2017 October 16, 2022 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
July 19, 2016 August 31, 2017 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
September 16, 2012 July 18, 2016 Promotion WWEBrand
NXT
September 25, 2013 July 31, 2014 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
December 22, 2007 April 5, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 19, 2003 December 21, 2007 Promotion OVWMarch 12, 2003 June 18, 2003 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
March 25, 2002 March 11, 2003 Promotion WWFDecember 19, 1995 March 22, 2002 Promotion AJPWNovember 15, 1997 December 5, 1997 Promotion NWASeptember 17, 1994 May 5, 1995 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel October 17, 2022 February 6, 2023 Heel March 18, 2004 July 31, 2014 Face August 16, 1999 March 11, 2004 Heel December 19, 1995 August 9, 1999 Face September 23, 1992 December 18, 1995 - Images
Sep 2017
Mar 2004Jun 2003Mar 2002Jan 2000Dec 1998Feb 1997Sep 1992
WWE
WWE
OVW
WWF
AJPW
NWA
- Finishers
- Clothesline From Hell - Running High-impact Lariat ( December 19, 1995 - April 5, 2009)
- JBL Bomb / Texas Bomb - Release Powerbomb ( December 19, 1995 - April 5, 2009)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Longhorn" by Jim Johnston - Single ( March 18, 2004 - Present)
- Theme Song "Protection" by Jim Johnston - with Faarooq - Team ( June 19, 2003 - March 17, 2004)
- Theme Song "Acolytes" by Jim Johnston - with Faarooq - Team ( November 15, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
- Theme Song "Double Down" by Jim Johnston - with Blackjack Windham - Team ( February 17, 1997 - January 19, 1998)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2020, Individual
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 WWE Championship
- 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 1 WWE United States Championship
- 1 WWF European Championship
- 3 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Faarooq)
- 18 WWE Hardcore Championship
Catch Wrestling Association
- 1 CWA World Tag Team Championship (with Cannonball Grizzly)
Global Wrestling Federation
- 2 GWF Tag Team Championship (1 with Bobby Duncum Jr., 1 with Black Bart)
Memphis Championship Wrestling
- 1 MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Faarooq)
NWA Texas
- 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Ron Simmons)
United States Wrestling Federation
- 1 USWF Tag Team Championship (with The Equalizer)
- Other Accomplishments
- WWE Race To The Rumble Tournament Winner (2009)
- WWE Championship #1 Contender's Tournament Winner (2005)
- WWE Grand Slam Champion
- WWE Triple Crown Champion
- WWE Kurt Angle Great American Award Winner (2004)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Lou Thesz Award (2012)
- PWR Color Commentator of the Year (2006)
- WWE Slammy Award - Favorite Web Show (2013 - "The JBL & Cole Show", with Michael Cole and Renee Young)
- 5° in PWI 500 (2005)
- WON Best Gimmick (2004)
- NCAA Division II All-American (1989 - College football)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- The Cabinet - Danny Basham, Doug Basham, Jillian Hall, Orlando Jordan ( August 12, 2004 - May 26, 2006)
- APA - Ron Simmons / Faarooq ( June 19, 2003 - March 17, 2004)
- Acolytes / APA - Ron Simmons / Faarooq ( November 15, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
- Ministry of Darkness - Christian Cage, Edge, Gangrel, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, Ron Simmons / Faarooq, The Undertaker, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V ( December 28, 1998 - September 23, 1999)
- Corporate Ministry - Big Boss Man, Chyna, Joey Abs, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, Pete Gas, Rodney, Ron Simmons / Faarooq, Shane McMahon, The Undertaker, Triple H, Vince McMahon, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V ( April 29, 1999 - August 2, 1999)
- The New Blackjacks - Barry Windham ( February 17, 1997 - January 19, 1998)
- Texas Mustangs - Bobby Duncum Jr. ( January 15, 1993 - April 4, 1993)
- Managers Don Callis, Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter, Jacqueline, Jillian Hall
- Wrestlers managed Baron Corbin
JBL / Bradshaw Game Appearances
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