On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of John "Bradshaw" Layfield, 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 58 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
John "Bradshaw" Layfield is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 25 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a WWE Triple Crown Champion and WWE Grand Slam Champion.
John "Bradshaw" Layfield was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJohn Charles Layfield
- Ring Names
- John "Bradshaw" Layfield (March 28, 2004 - Present)
- JBL (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)
- Vampiro Americano (August 22, 1993 - August 22, 1993)
- Born November 29, 1966 (age 58)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceSweetwater, 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)
- NicknamesThe Wrestling God
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (September 1, 2017 - Present)
- Manager (October 17, 2022 - February 6, 2023)
- Commentator (September 16, 2012 - August 31, 2017)
- Part Time Wrestler (January 26, 2014 - January 26, 2014)
- General Manager (September 25, 2013 - July 31, 2014)
- Wrestler (December 17, 2007 - April 5, 2009)
- Commentator (June 16, 2006 - December 21, 2007)
- Wrestler (September 23, 1992 - May 23, 2006)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AAAAugust 17, 2024 Present Promotion 
WWEFebruary 7, 2023 Present Promotion 
TNAAugust 30, 2024 January 23, 2025 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 24, 2002 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
November 15, 1997 December 5, 1997 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIAJune 10, 1994 December 16, 1995 Promotion 
WARMarch 26, 1995 June 4, 1995 Promotion 
NWASeptember 17, 1994 May 5, 1995 Promotion 
GWFOctober 9, 1992 June 3, 1994 -
Images History
Aug 2024
Sep 2017
Mar 2004
Jun 2003
Mar 2002
Jan 2000
Dec 1998
Feb 1997
Dec 1995
Sep 1992 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Appeared on TNA interfering in a match assisting Nic Nemeth August 30, 2024 Present Heel Started managing Baron Corbin October 17, 2022 February 6, 2023 Heel Hesitated when Faarooq stated that them quitted, so Faarooq disbanded the APA and left. March 18, 2004 July 31, 2014 Face The crowd became to support him and Faarooq, so the APA turned face August 16, 1999 March 11, 2004 Heel Debuted to WWF as a heel December 19, 1995 August 9, 1999 Face September 23, 1992 December 18, 1995 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to RAW Low Card January 26, 2014 January 26, 2014 RAW Mid Card March 9, 2009 April 5, 2009 RAW Upper Card December 17, 2007 March 8, 2009 SD Mid Card September 16, 2005 May 26, 2006 SD Upper Card May 13, 2004 September 15, 2005 SD Mid Card June 19, 2003 May 12, 2004 RAW Injured Torn left biceps September 9, 2002 March 11, 2003 RAW Low Card May 26, 2002 September 8, 2002 RAW Mid Card January 19, 1998 May 25, 2002 WWE Low Card February 23, 1997 January 18, 1998 WWE Inactive House show wrestler only December 10, 1996 February 22, 1997 WWE Mid Card January 27, 1996 December 9, 1996 WWE Inactive Dark matches December 19, 1995 January 26, 1996
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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)
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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
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2020)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWE Championship -
x1 WWE United States Championship -
x1 WWE Intercontinental Championship -
x3 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Ron Simmons / Faarooq) -
x17 WWE Texas/WWE Hardcore Championship -
x1 WWF European Championship
National Wrestling Alliance
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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)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Race To The Rumble Tournament Winner (2009)
- WWE Championship #1 Contender's Tournament Winner (2005)
- 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)
x1 NWA North American Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Cabinet - Danny Basham, Doug Basham, Jillian Hall, Orlando Jordan (August 12, 2004 - May 26, 2006)
- The APA - Ron Simmons / Faarooq (June 19, 2003 - March 17, 2004)
- Acolytes / The APA - Ron Simmons / Faarooq (November 15, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
- The Ministry of Darkness - Christian Cage, Edge / Adam Copeland, Gangrel, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, Ron Simmons / Faarooq, The Undertaker, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V (December 28, 1998 - September 23, 1999)
- The 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
- Jillian Hall (September 14, 2005 - April 14, 2006)
- Amy Weber (December 9, 2004 - February 10, 2005)
- Jacqueline (December 18, 2000 - April 1, 2001)
- Don Callis (November 15, 1998 - December 7, 1998)
- Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter (January 27, 1996 - December 9, 1996)
- Managed WrestlersBaron Corbin
