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[Bradshaw Gallery] Article: One Of The Greatest Heels Ever?	Wrestler: John Bradshaw Layfield Real Name: John Charles Layfield Birthday: November 29, 1967 Hometown: Born in Sweetwater, Texas Lived in Houston, Texas Moved to New York City Marital Status: Married to Merideth Whitney Height & Weight: 6'6 - 290 lbs Trained by: Brad Rheingans Debut: September 23, 1992 Previous Names: Death Mask Vampiro Americano (Mexico) Johnny Hawk (CWA/GWF) John Hawk (CWA/GWF) Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw (WWF) Blackjack Bradshaw (WWF) Bradshaw JBL Finishing Move: Clothesline From Hell Favorite Moves: The Big Boot Elbow Drops Torture Rack Sleeper Hold Eye Poke The DDT Favorite Moves: The Last Call (Fall Away Slam) Swinging Neckbreaker JBL Bomb (Powerbomb) Super Fallaway Slam The Bearhug
Wrestlers who Bradshaw / John Bradshaw Layfield Has Feuded With: Early Days: Kevin von Erich Freddy Joe Floyd Savio Vega The APA: The Dudley Boyz Right To Censor LOD 2000 The Holly Cousins The Godwinn Cousins Bradshaw: new World order The UnAmericans Charlie Haas Shelton Benjamin Rhyno The Basham Brothers The Big Show JBL: Eddie Guerrero The Undertaker Booker T The Big Show (again) Kurt Angle John Cena The Blue Meanie Batista Rey Mysterio Matt Hardy The Boogeyman Bobby Lashley Chris Benoit JBL (2008): Theodore Long Chris Jericho Fit Finlay John Cena C.M. Punk Batista Charlie Haas Shawn Michaels
GWF (Global Wrestling Federation) Tag Team titles w/Bobby Duncum Jr. defeating Johnny Mantell & Black Bart (November 27, 1992); GWF (Global Wrestling Federation) Tag Team titles w/Black Bart defeating Chaz Taylor & Steven Dane (December 25, 1993); GWF (Korea) World Heavyweight title defeating ????????? (September ??, 1993); NWA North American Heavyweight title defeating Kevin Von Erich (January 14, 1995); CWA (Catch Wrestling Association) Tag Team titles w/Cannonball Grizzly defeating August Smisl & Ulf Hermann (November 5, 1995); WWF World Tag Team titles w/Farooq defeating X-Pac & Kane (May 25, 1999); WWF World Tag Team titles w/Farooq defeating Michael Hayes & The Hardy Boys in a Handicap Match (July 25, 1999); MCW (Memphis Championship Wrestling) Southern Tag Team titles w/Farooq defeating Charlie & Russ Haas (June 13, 2001); WWF World Tag Team titles w/Farooq defeating D-Von & Bubba Ray Dudley (July 9, 2001); WWF European Heavyweight title defeating Hurricane Helms (October 22, 2001); WWE Hardcore title defeating Stevie Richards (June 3, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Stevie Richards (June 22, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Stevie Richards (June 28, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Stevie Richards (June 29, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Stevie Richards (June 30, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Chris Nowinski (July 6, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Chris Nowinski (July 7, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Big Show (July 12, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Shawn Stasiak (July 13, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Shawn Stasiak (July 14, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Johnny Stamboli (July 15, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Johnny Stamboli (July 22, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Shawn Stasiak (July 26, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Shawn Stasiak (July 27, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Shawn Stasiak (July 28, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Tommy Dreamer (August 3, 2002); WWE Hardcore title defeating Tommy Dreamer (August 4, 2002); OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling) Southern Tag Team titles w/Farooq defeating Travis Bane & Seven (April 10, 2003); WWE Heavyweight title defeating Eddie Guerrero (June 27, 2004--Great American Bash); WWE United States Heavyweight title defeating Chris Beniot (April 2, 2006--WrestleMania 22); WWE Intercontinental title defeating C.M. Punk (March 9, 2009--RAW);
In the Beginng (Global Wrestling Federation): October 9, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Black Bart. October 16, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk & Rainbow Brown battled Mike Davis & The Metal Maniac to a double DQ. October 23, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: Rod Price defeated John Hawk. November 6, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: Bobby Duncum, Jr. & John Hawk defeated Rude Dog & Mike Davis. November 13, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: Black Bart defeated John Hawk. November 20, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: Killer Brooks defeated John Hawk. November 27, 1992--GWF: Bobby Duncum Jr. & John Hawk defeated Black Bart & Johnny Mantell to win the GWF Tag Team Titles. December 4, 1992--GWF: Bobby Duncum, Jr. & John Hawk defeated Alex Porteau & Steven Dane by DQ to retain the Tag Team Titles. December 18, 1992--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Johnny Mantell by DQ. December 25, 1992--GWF: Kerry Von Erich & John Hawk & Bobby Duncum Jr. beat Skandar Akbar & Black Bart & Johnny Mantell. January 8, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Killer Brooks by DQ. January 29, 1993--GWF: Bad Breed (Ian & Axl Rotten) defeated John Hawk & Bobby Duncum Jr. to win the GWF Tag Team titles.. February 5, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: King Kong defeated John Hawk. February 5, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Awesome Kong & King Kong battled John Hawk & Bobby Duncum Jr. to a double DQ. February 12, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk & Bobby Duncum Jr. defeated Awesome Kong & King Kong. February 19, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Awesome Kong by DQ. March 5, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk & Bobby Duncum Jr. defeated Awesome Kong & King Kong by DQ. April 2, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk & Bobby Duncum Jr. defeated Iceman Parsons & Action Jackson. April 23, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Sweet Daddy Falcone defeated John Hawk. April 30, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Guido Falcone defeated John Hawk. May 7, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Johnny Mantell defeated John Hawk. May 14, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Francis Buxton by count out. May 21, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Ricky Gonzalez. May 28, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Black Bart & John Hawk defeated Mike Davis & Cousin Elvis. June 11, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Mike Davis defeated John Hawk by DQ. June 18, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Mike Davis in a "bullrope" match. June 25, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Randy Lewis defeated John Hawk by DQ. July 2, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Captain Ron battled John Hawk to a 2/3 Falls time-limit draw. July 9, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk vs Angel ended in a Double Count Out. July 16, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Bam Bam Richardson. August 13, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Chaz Taylor. August 20, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk battled Scott Putski to a no contest. September 3, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Plowboy Wilbur. September 17, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Chris & Mark Youngblood defeated Black Bart & John Hawk. September 24, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Mike Davis defeated John Hawk. October 5, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Mike Davis defeated John Hawk. October 12, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Black Bart & John Hawk defeated Mike Davis & Angel of Death. October 19, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: John Hawk defeated Corporal John Armstrong. October 26, 1993-- Global Wrestling Federation: Black Bart vs John Hawk ended in a Double Count Out. December 3, 1993--Global Wrestling Federation: Chaz Taylor defeated John Hawk by DQ. December 25, 1993--GWF: Black Bart & John Hawk defeated Chaz Taylor & Steven Dane to win the GWF Tag Team Titles.. NWA North American Title: January 14, 1995: John Hawk defeated Kevin von Erich to capture the NWA North American title in Dallas, Texas.. March 18, 1995: Greg Valentine defeated John Hawk to win the NWA North American title in Dallas, Texas.. World Wrestling Federation - Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw: Bradshaw signed with the WWF and had a roughneck gimmick Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, managed by Uncle Zebekiah.. March 4, 1996--RAW: Justin Hawk Bradshaw defeated Hakushi. April 1, 1996--RAW: The Undertaker defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw by DQ. May 13, 1996--RAW: Justin Hawk Bradshaw defeated Aldo Montoya (Justin Credible). May 26, 1996--In Your House 8: Jake "The Snake" Roberts defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw. July 8, 1996--RAW: Savio Vega defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw. July 21, 1996--In Your House 9: Justin Hawk Bradshaw defeated Savio Vega. July 29, 1996--RAW: Sycho Sid defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw by DQ. August 5, 1996--RAW: Justin Hawk Bradshaw competed in a 11-man battle royal which was won by Ahmed Johnson. August 18, 1996--SummerSlam: Owen Hart defeated Savio Vega (After the match, Justin Bradshaw attacked Savio Vega!). September 22, 1996--In Your House 10: Savio Vega defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw in a Carribean Strap Match. October 20, 1996--In Your House 11: Barry Windham defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw. November 16, 1996--Survivor Series: Bart Gunn's Team defeated Billy Gunn's Team in an Elimination Match.. ~~~Bart Gunn's Team = (Bart Gunn & Jesse James & Bob Holly & Aldo Montoya).. ~~~Billy Gunn's Team = (Billy Gunn & The Sultan & Justin Hank Bradshaw & Salvatore Sincere). December 2, 1996--RAW: Justin Hawk Bradshaw defeated Jesse James. December 9, 1996--RAW: Jesse James defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw. World Wrestling Federation - Blackjack Bradshaw: Bradshaw (billed as the nephew of Blackjack Lanza) joined Barry Windham (son of Blackjack Mulligan) as the NEW Blackjacks.. February 24, 1997--RAW: The New Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) defeated The Godwinns (Henry O. & Phinneas I.). March 10, 1997--RAW: The New Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) defeated Owen Hart & The British Bulldog, by DQ. March 23, 1997--WrestleMania 13: The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) defeated The Godwinns (Henry O. & Phinias I. w/Hillbilly Jim) and The NEW Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) and Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon to become the #1 contenders for the WWF Tag Team Titles. May 12, 1997--RAW: The British Bulldog & Owen Hart defeated The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) and Doug Furnas & Phil Lafon and The Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) in a 4-WAY to retain the WWF Tag Team Titles. June 16, 1997--RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated The New Blackjacks (Blackjacks Bradshaw & Windham). July 6, 1997--In Your House 16: The Godwinn Cousins defeated The New BlackJacks (Blackjacks Bradshaw & Windham). July 14, 1997--RAW: Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) vs The New Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) ended in a No Contest. July 21, 1997--RAW: The Godwinns defeated The New Blackjacks and The Headbangers in a 3-WAY Tag Team match. October 27, 1997--RAW: The New Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) defeated The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Roaddog) by DQ. November 9, 1997--Survivor Series: The New Age Outlaws & The Godwinns defeated The Headbangers & The New Blackjacks. Bradshaw & Windham eventually split, and Bradshaw went solo for a year before joining forces with Faarooq as the Acolytes.. World Wrestling Federation - Bradshaw: November 10, 1997--RAW: Billy Gunn & Roaddog defeated Bradshaw. January 18, 1998--Royal Rumble: Bradshaw entered the rumble at #8 and was eliminated by Dude Love. January 19, 1998--RAW: Jeff Jarrett defeated Blackjack Bradshaw to retain the NWA North American Title. February 2, 1998--RAW: Justin Bradshaw & Flash Funk defeated Jeff Jarrett & Barry Windham. February 15, 1998--No Way Out: Blackjack Bradshaw defeated Jeff Jarrett by DQ. February 23, 1998--RAW: Bradshaw defeated Goldust. March 23, 1998--RAW: Justin Bradshaw defeated Barry Windham. March 29, 1998--WrestleMania 14: Bradshaw & Chainz competed in a 15-team battle royal which was won by LOD 2000. April 4, 1998--Mayhem in Manchester: Justin Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero. April 20, 1998--RAW: Goldust vs Bradshaw ended in a No Contest. April 27, 1998--RAW: Justin Bradshaw defeated Jeff Jarrett by DQ. June 15, 1998--RAW: Taka Michinuko & Justin Bradshaw competed in a 10 team battle royal which was won by Kane & Mankind. June 29, 1998--RAW: Justin Bradshaw defeated Mark Canterbury in a Brawl for All match. July 6, 1998--RAW: Vader vs Bradshaw ended in a No Contest. July 26, 1998--Fully Loaded: Farooq & Scorpio defeated Bradshaw & Terry Funk ~~~After the match, Bradshaw attacked Farooq, Scorpio & Terry Funk (Funk announced he was leaving the WWF) August 9, 1998 --Heat: Bradshaw defeated Dustin Runnels (formerly Goldust). August 10, 1998--RAW: Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero in a Brawl for All match. August 17, 1998--RAW: Bradshaw defeated Darren Drozdov in a Brawl for All match. August 30, 1998--Heat: Disciples of Apocalypse defeated Vader & Bradshaw. August 30, 1998--SummerSlam: The Disciples of Apocalypse (8-Ball & Skull) defeated Bradshaw & Vader. September 6, 1998--Heat: Bradshaw defeated Ken Shamrock by DQ. September 7, 1998--RAW: Bradshaw defeated Darren Drozdov. September 27, 1998--Breakdown: Bradshaw defeated Vader in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. October 18, 1998--Heat: "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman defeated Bradshaw. November 1, 1998--Heat: Steven Regal defeated Bradshaw. World Wrestling Federation - The Acolytes: Bradshaw & Farooq became members of the Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness.. December 7, 1998--RAW: The Godfather & Val Venis vs. The Acolytes ended in a No Contest. December 13, 1998--Rock Bottom: New Age Outlaws defeated The Acolytes by DQ to retain the Tag Team Titles. December 21, 1998--RAW: The Acolytes vs The JOB Squad ended in a No Contest. World Wrestling Federation - The Acolytes Protection Agency (The APA): Bradshaw & Farooq stepped up to the plate and led the WWF against the WCW/ECW Invasion.. The APA defeated The Dudley Boyz to win the WWF Tag Team titles on the same night the Dudleyz defected to WCW/ECW.. Bradshaw hosts a Make-A-Wish Foundation Golf tournament in Tyler, Texas every year.. World Wrestling Federation - Bradshaw: October 22, 2001 - RAW: Bradshaw defeated Hurricane Helms to win the WWF European title.. November 1, 2001 - Smackdown!: Christian defeated Bradshaw for the WWF European Championship in a dark match.. Wrestlemania X-8 - Toronto Skydome: Billy & Chuck defeat Hardyz, Dudleyz & APA to retain their WWF Tag Team titles.. March 28, 2002 - Smackdown!: The APA are forced to split up after each are drafted to different WWF Brands.. April 1, 2002 - RAW: The nWo invades the vacated office of the APA, which only pisses off Bradshaw who ends up getting beat up.. April 8, 2002 - RAW: Bradshaw saves Kane from the nWo.. Later, Bradshaw prevents Undertaker from interfering in the main event.. April 21, 2002 - Backlash: Bradshaw is rejoined by his former partner, Farooq, but loses his match with Scott Hall.. May 6, 2002 - RAW: Ric Flair suspects Bradshaw has joined the nWo, but Flair himself joins the nWo in a swerve.. June 3, 2002 - RAW: Bradshaw defeats Steven Richards to win the WWE Hardcore Title.. July 1, 2002 - RAW: Bradshaw defeated by Chris Nowinski in a non-title match.. July 15, 2002 - RAW: Johnny The Bull jumps out of the shadows defeat Bradshaw for the Hardcore Title.. ~~~However, Bradshaw sneak attacks Johnny The Bull later to regain the championship.. July 29, 2002 - RAW: Bradshaw loses the title to J.Hardy, who loses it to Johnny The Bull, then back to Bradshaw, then to T.Dreamer.. September 2, 2002 - RAW: Bradshaw saves Kane from the UnAmericans, and saves the American Flag from being lite on fire.. September 9, 2002 - RAW: Lance Storm & Christian defeat Bradshaw & Kane to retain.. September 11, 2002: Bradshaw suffered a torn left bicep during the opening match on Raw Monday night.. ~~~Bradshaw suffered the tear early, worked the match, came back and did his scheduled run-in afterwards.. ~~~The tear, similar to the one Kane had, was operated on by Dr. James Andrews and he'll be out of action four to six months.. October 2002: Bradshaw is rehabilitating his torn biceps and will be doing international promotions in the upcoming weeks.. Ohio Valley Wrestling - The Return of the APA: March 8, 2003 - OVW Show: Nick Dinsmore & Bradshaw w/Ron Simmons b Doug Basham & Damaja.. March 12, 2003 - OVW Taping: Doug Basham/Damaja/Kanyon vs Nick Dinsmore/Bradshaw/Johnny Jeter.. March 26, 2003 - OVW Taping: The APA (Farooq & Bradshaw) defeated Lance Cade & Rene Dupree by reverse decision.. World Wrestling Federation - The Return of the APA: July 27, 2003 - Vengeance: Bradshaw wins a special Bar-Room Brawl over Ron Simmons, Brother Love, Doink, and a bunch of others.. October 3, 2003: Bradshaw is expected to become a regular on "Cavuto on Business" every Saturday morning on the Fox News Network.. September 25, 2003 - Smackdown!: Jamie Noble & Bradshaw defeated The Basham Brothers by DQ after Shanique interfered! October 19, 2003 - No Mercy: The Basham Brothers defeated The APA with help from Shaniqua.. October 30, 2003 - Smackdown!: The APA defeated Brock Lesnar & The Big Show when Brock demolished Farooq's knee with a chair! November 16, 2003 - Survivor Series: Team Angle defeated Team Lesnar with Chris Benoit & John Cena coming out as Survivors! December 25, 2003 - Smackdown! in Iraq: The APA (Bradshaw & Farooq) defeated Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas.. January 1, 2004 - Smackdown!: Bradshaw defeated Rhyno to win the "rubber match" between the two.. January 22, 2004 - Smackdown!: Bradshaw defeated Akio & Sakoda in a 3-way Royal Rumble Qualifying match.. February 15, 2003 - No Way Out: Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas defeated The APA (Bradshaw & Farooq).. March 14, 2004 - Wrestlemania XX: Rikishi & Scotty beat The APA, The Bashams & Haas/Benjamin to retain the WWE Tag Team titles.. March 18, 2004 - Smackdown!: Rikishi & Scotty beat The APA (Farooq/Bradshaw) to retain, thus Farooq was fired by Paul Heyman! ~~~Bradshaw turned his back on his partner instead of supporting Farooq on his way out, in order to keep his job on SD!.. World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield: March 25, 2004 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield appeared with a suit & tie gimmick, saying how great he is and how better he is.. ~~~John Bradshaw warned that he would make an impact, and interfered in the Eddie Guerrero vs Booker T match later.. April 1, 2004 - Smackdown!: Eddie Guerrero steals John Bradshaw's cowboy hat and gets fans to pour drinks and food inside.. ~~~Bradshaw demanded to get his hat back, but instead Eddie Guerrero stomped on it and tossed it to the crowd.. April 8, 2004 - Smackdown!: Bradshaw wins the Great American Award but Eddie Guerrero stole and destroyed the trophy!! April 22, 2004 - Smackdown!: John Layfield Bradshaw defeated El Gran Luchadore (played by Paul London under a mask).. ~~~JBL later returned to attacked an already beaten Eddie Guerrero from behind, nailing a powerbomb and a clothesline from hell! May 13, 2004 - SD!: John Bradshaw tricks Eddie Guerrero into getting arrested for damaging his property (his limousine).. May 16, 2004 - Judgment Day: John Bradshaw defeated Eddie Guerrero by DQ (Eddy retains) in a match where Eddy lost a lot of blood.. May 20, 2004 - SD!: Bradshaw & The Dudley Boyz defeated Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero.. ~~~Eddie Guerrero wasn't supposed to be in the match due to the massive blood loss that occured the night before at Judgment Day.. ~~~Eddie Guerrero appeared late in the match and cleaned house on the heels, but suddenly collapsed in the ring and passed out! ~~~Bradshaw took advantage and made the pin for the 1-2-3 victory as Eddy's glazed eyes stared blankly up at the lights.. June 3, 2004 - SD!: Bradshaw was allowed to choose the stipulation for his match at the G.A.B. and choses a Bull-Rope match.. June 5, 2004 - Live Event in Munich: In an attempt to get heat from the German crowd, Bradshaw started doing the Nazi "goose step".. ~~~These sorts of gestures are against the law in Germany and offended many of the fans in attendance.. ~~~CNBC fired John Layfield as a financial analist after investigating the incident in Munich.. June 10, 2004 - Smackdown: Eddie Guerrero hijaked JBL's limousine and smashed it up with JBL inside to represent what he'll do at GAB.. June 17, 2004 - Smackdown: John Bradshaw cuts an INTENSE promo on the Media, the Internet, the WWE fans and Eddie Guerrero.. June 24, 2004 - Smackdown!: Eddie Guerrero defeated Luther Reigns by DQ when both Kurt Angle & John Bradshawl Layfield interfered.. June 27, 2004 - Great American Bash: John Layfield defeated Eddie Guerrero in a "Bull Rope" match to win the WWE title! July 1, 2004 - Smackdown: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Spike Dudley to retain the WWE championship.. ~~~After the match, Eddie Guerrero said there was a rematch clause in his contract, and books a CAGE match in two weeks! July 8, 2004 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield vs El Gran Luchadore ended in a NO CONTEST when a 2nd Luchadore appeared.. ~~~The second El Gran Luchadore was obviously Eddie Guerrero and stated JBL wouldn't be able to run from the Cage! July 15, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL beat Eddie Guerrero in a "Cage" with help from El Gran Luchador (who unmasked as Kurt Angle!) July 22, 2004 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated The Philadelphia Jobber (played by indy worker Mike Kruel).. ~~~After the match, JBL bragged about not having a suitable challenger for the main event at SummerSlam.. ~~~The Undertaker came out and chokeslammed JBL, looked him in the eye, and said "YOU... ME..... .SUMMERSLAM!!" August 5, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL brought out a Midget Undertaker and cracked short jokes and made fun of Taker.. ~~~The REAL Undertaker showed up and attacked JBL! leading to Orlando Jordan hitting the ring and pulling JBL to safety.. August 5, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL announces Orlando Jordan as his new Chief of Staff and gets him a match with Undertaker! August 15, 2004 - Summerslam: John Bradshaw Layfield beat The Undertaker by DQ when Taker used the belt to knock out JBL.. ~~~After the match, The Undertaker went berzerk and chokeslammed John Layfield through the roof of his white stretch limousine! August 19, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL comes out to the ring wearing a neck brace and halo but is chased off by the Undertaker! August 26, 2004 - Smackdown!: The Undertaker beat Orlando Jordan by DQ when JBL interfered (JBL's WWE title was on the line).. September 9, 2004 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Charlie Haas with distraction from Orlando Jordan.. September 16, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL coaxed Undertaker into the ring, where Gangrel & Viscera showed up & attacked from behind! September 30, 2004 - Smackdown!: Hardcore Holly defeated JBL by intentional DQ for assulting Holly with a steel chair.. ~~~Undertaker came on the screen and pointed out Orlando Jordan hanging unconscious from the rafters on the Taker symbol.. October 3, 2004 - No Mercy: JBL defeated The Undertaker in a "Last Ride" match when John Heidenreich jumped out of the Hurse! October 7, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL defeated Hardcore Holly by COUNT OUT when Orlando Jordan held his leg on the outside.. October 14, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL defeated Hardcore Holly in a "Hardcore Rules" match to retain the WWE Championship.. October 21, 2004 - Smackdown!: Booker T & Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio defeated JBL & Rene Dupree & Kenzo Suzuki.. ~~~JBL was led to believe Booker T was on his side, but Booker T turned babyface and pinned John Bradshaw Layfield! November 4, 2004 - Smackdown!: Booker T & Josh Mathews defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Orlando Jordan.. November 14, 2004 - Survivor Series: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Booker T to retain with help from Orlando Jordan.. November 18, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL gives his victory speech, but is interrupted by Booker T, Eddie Guerrero & The Undertaker.. November 25, 2004 - Smackdown!: JBL & Orlando Jordan defeated Eddie Guerrero & Booker T when The Basham Brothers interfered! December 2, 2004 - Smackdown!: The Undertaker beat JBL & Orlando Jordan w/Amy Webber by DQ in a Handicap Match.. December 9, 2004 - Smackdown!: Undertaker & Eddie Guerrero & Booker T beat JBL & Orlando Jordan & The Bashams.. December 12, 2004 - Armageddon: John Bradshaw Lafield beat Eddie Guerrero and Booker T and Undertaker to retain the WWE title! December 16, 2004 - Smackdown!: Kurt Angle beat JBL by DQ after a ton of interference and then Big Show cleaned house in the end! December 23, 2004 - Smackdown! in Iraq: JBL came out in a Military Hum-V with armed security and wearing a biohazard suit.. ~~~The Big Show showed up and called JBL a deserter and ripped JBL's mask off and chased him out of the ring! December 30, 2004 - SD! Night of Champions: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Shannon Moore to retain the WWE title.. January 6, 2005 - SD!: Kurt Angle entered Amy Webber's dressing room and accidentally walked in on Joy Giovanni in the shower! ~~~Joy ran out of the dressing room and into Big Show's arms, and Big Show chased Kurt Angle to the ring and beat him up! ~~~It was all a ploy by JBL's cabinit to get Kurt Angle and Big Show mad at eachother, and it looks like it worked! January 13, 2005 - Smackdown!: Amy Webber defeated Joy Giovanni by forfiet when it was learned that Giovanni had been abducted! ~~~Later on, JBL was honored in a ceremony and named "Florida Agriculture Group Man of the Year".. ~~~Kurt Angle came out and discovered Joy Giovanni in the trunk of JBL's limo, sending Big Show into a rampage! ~~~The Big Show cleaned house on JBL's cabinit -- as Kurt Angle was shown bragging about masterminding the whole thing! January 20, 2005 - Smackdown!: Kurt Angle is forced to stand in the ring alone and issue an apology to Joy Giovanni for his actions.. ~~~The Big Show then came down, but Kurt Angle tried to escape, but was forced back down to the ring by JBL's cabinit! ~~~It was a swerve though, as Kurt Angle (with Jindrak & Reigns) joined JBL's Cabinit and DESTROYED The Big Show! January 22, 2005--Live Event: John Bradshaw Layfield beat The Big Show and Kurt Angle in a 3-WAY to retain the WWE title.. January 27, 2005 - SD!: John Bradshaw Layfield vs Kurt Angle ended in a NO CONTEST in a LAST MAN STANDING match.. January 30, 2005 - Royal Rumble: John Bradshaw Layfield beat The Big Show and Kurt Angle in a 3-WAY to retain the WWE title.. February 3, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Cena got into an intense confrontation with John Layfield over a shot at the WWE title.. February 10, 2005 - SD! in Japan: Amy Webber accidentally shot JBL in the face with a tranquilizer gun! (Meant for The Big Show) ~~~JBL spent the night in a drunken stuper, hanging out with an inflatable Godzilla, then being confronted by The Big Show.. ~~~Suddenly, JBL snapped out of it and was joined by Orlando Jordan and The Bashams in beating Big Show down.. February 17, 2005 - Smackdown!: RAW's Batista shows up and smashed JBL's limousine to bits with a baseball bat and then drives off.. ~~~JBL's Cabinit (Bashams & Jordan) ran backstage to get Batista, leaving JBL in the ring to get attacked by The Big Show!! ~~~JBL's Cabinit came running back to beat down The Big Show until Batista ran to the ring and cleaned house on JBL's Cabinit! February 20, 2005 - No Way Out: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated The Big Show in a Barbed Wire Cage to retain the WWE title! ~~~The Big Show chokeslammed JBL off the top rope THROUGH the ring and then broke open the door to exit the Cage.. ~~~However, John Layfield had crawled under the ring and to the floor and was declared "still WWE Champion.... JBL!!" February 24, 2005 - Smackdown!: JBL has a "Celebration of Excellance" party which was interrupted/destroyed by The Big Show! ~~~By Theodore Long's order ---- John Cena & The Big Show defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Orlando Jordan in the main event! March 3, 2005 - Smackdown!: JBL cut an extra long heel promo talking about Wrestlemania, John Cena, and insulting the fans.. March 10, 2005 - Smackdown!: JBL & Orlando Jordan "blow up" the Spinning United States title belt and bring back the old belt.. ~~~Main event: Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio beat John Layfield & Orlando Jordan w/The Bashams to retain the Tag Team titles.. March 17, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Cena & Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero defeated John Layfield & The Basham Brothers.. ~~~After the bell rang, John Cena stalked JBL with a steel chair and wanted SO BADLY to smash it over JBL's head! ~~~John Cena managed to control his temper and walk away with his title shot in tact.. March 24, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Cena humiliated JBL during a Face-to-face debate, creating a series of pranks to provoke JBL! ~~~John Cena slashed JBL's tires, spray-painted his limo, ruined his cowboy hat, and painted "FU" on the front of his shirt.. March 31, 2005 - Smackdown!: JBL came down during John Cena's match with police and arrested Cena for vandalism! ~~~The police handcuffed John Cena, as JBL berated him verbally and kicked him between the legs saying "Youuu can't seee me!" April 3, 2005 - Wrestlemania 21: John Cena defeated John Bradshaw Layfield to capture the WWE Championship... World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield (The Wrestling GOD): April 7, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Rey Mysterio in a #1 Contenders Series Matchup.. April 21, 2005 - SD!: The Big Show vs Booker T in a #1 Contenders Series was a No Contest after Kurt Angle and JBL interfered.. ~~~Theodore Long showed up and ruled that all four men would wrestle in a 4-WAY #1 Contenders Match next week.. April 28, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Layfield defeated Kurt Angle and The Big Show and Booker T in a #1 Contenders 4-WAY.. May 19, 2005 - Smackdown!: Scotty Too Hotty defeated John Layfield by DQ when JBL refused to let up his vicious assault! ~~~JBL choked Scotty with a leather belt and gouged his eye until Scotty screamed "I QUIT" into the microphone.. May 22, 2005 - Judgment Day: John Cena defeated John Layfield in a vicious, brutal, bloody "I Quit" match to retain the WWE title.. May 26, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Cena cut a promo and proclaimed that JBL was the most celebrated quitter in WWE history! June 2, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Nunzio in an ECW-rules match with help from the Cabinit.. ~~~JBL joined Kurt Angle & Eric Bischoff in their crusade to destroy ECW and prevent the ECW Pay Per View from happening.. June 9, 2005 - Smackdown!: Chris Benoit is drafted to SD! and wrestled to a NO CONTEST with John Bradshaw Layfield.. ~~~At the end of the match, Kurt Angle interfered and a huge anti-ECW Crusaders vs ECW brawl broke out with ECW on top! June 12, 2005 - ECW One Night Stand: John Bradshaw Layfield sat in the balcony as part of an anti-ECW crusade led by Eric Bischoff.. ~~~Paul Heyman shot on JBL saying "The only reason you were champion for a year is because HHH didn't want to work Tuesdays!" ~~~JBL was shocked when Steve Austin showed up after the main event to throw a beer bash in honor the ECW wrestlers.. ~~~Steve Austin, surrounded by ECW, challenegd the anti-ECW crusaders sitting in the balcony to come to the right for a fight! ~~~The anti-ECW crusaders came down and squared off with ECW in a huge brawl which ended with ECW standing TALL!! ~~~~~Off-camera, JBL stalked The Blue Meanie and viciously punched his face, busting Meanie open & bruising him legit.. ~~~~~Some of the wrestlers in the ring, including Al Snow, saw what was going on and did not appreciate JBL's actions.. ~~~~~The Blue Meanie ended up with a cut on the forehead, and a black eye before Maven pulled him free of JBL.. June 16, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated The Undertaker with help from the newly drafted Randy Orton!!! June 30, 2005 - Smackdown!: JBL beat Christian and Undertaker and Booker T and Chris Benoit and Muhammad Hassan in a 6-WAY.. ~~~John Layfield was under the impression that he won the new Smackdown! title (since the WWE had been drafted to RAW).. ~~~General Manager Theodore Long showed up and revealed that JBL had actually won #1 Contendership to Batista's World title! July 7, 2005 - Smackdown!: The blue World order (Big Stevie Cool/Blue Meanie/Hollywood Nova) debuted on SD! to confront JBL.. ~~~The Blue Meanie defeated John Bradshaw Layield in a 1-on-1 match with help from the bWo as well as World Champion Batista! July 14, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista defeated Orlando Jordan in a NON TITLE match (JBL gave Batista a Clothesline from hell after!) July 21, 2005 - Smackdown!: JBL threw himself a party to celebrate his victory at Great American Bash (which is six days away).. ~~~Batista crashed the party and gave Orlando Jordan a spinebuster, while John Bradshaw Layfield escaped with his life! July 24, 2005 - Great American Bash: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Orlando Jordan defeated Batista by DQ (Batista retains World title).. July 28, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated The Undertaker in a #1 Contenders match with help from Randy Orton! August 4, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista and JBL signed their contract for Summerslam and JBL chose to make it No Holds Barred! August 11, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista defeated Christian by DQ after John Layfield vicious attacked Batista with a chair! August 18, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Layfield destroyed Sho Funaki in a No Holds Barred Match until Batista made the save! August 21, 2005 - Summerslam: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a No Holds Barred match to retain the World title.. August 25, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista & Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio defeated John Layfield & Orlando Jordan & Eddie Guerrero.. September 9, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a Bull Rope Match to retain the World title! September 16, 2005 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio beat JBL! (JBL then asked "The Fixer" Jillian Hall to work for him. She agreed!).. September 23, 2005 - Smackdown!: Jillian Hall introduced JBL, who came out nervously riding a horse to appeal to the Texas fans.. ~~~JBL said true American Texans don't hide under masks from immigration and fathers don't lie to their sons (RE: Rey Mysterio).. ~~~Later that night, Mr. Ken Kennedy defeated Rey Mysterio after Rey was distracted by John Bradshaw Layfield.. September 30, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield & Mr. Ken Kennedy defeated Rey Mysterio & Hardcore Holly.. October 3, 2005 - WWE Homecoming: Batista & Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio vs John Layfield & Eddie Guerrero & Christian.. ~~~This match was added to showcase SD!'s talent, but it was "cancelled" when Eric Bischoff came out and turned the lights off! ~~~At the end of the night, SD! got its revenge by instigating an interpromotional brawl just as the show went off the air.. October 7, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista & Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio defeated John Layfield & Christian & Eddie Guerrero.. October 9, 2005 - No Mercy: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall defeated Rey Mysterio in a Grudge match! October 14, 2005 - Smackdown!: Booker T defeated Christian and John Layfield and Rey Mysterio to earn a United States title shot! October 17, 2005 - RAW: JBL's music played distracting Edge and costing him a match against The Big Show.. October 21, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Layfield vs Rey Mysterio ended in a No Contest when Edge & Chris Masters interfered! ~~~Hardcore Holly, The Legion of Doom and various other SD! wrestlers ran to the ring to chase the RAW guys away! October 24, 2005 - RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield showed up in the parking lot and lured Chris Masters out to fight him.. ~~~It was all a decoy, as Rey Mysterio snuck into the arena and attacked Edge & Lita in the ring before escaping! October 28, 2005 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio beat Christian & Matt Hardy & Hardcore Holly & John Layfield in a 5-WAY.. October 31, 2005 - RAW: Rey Mysterio started a fight that included various RAW and Smackdown! wrestlers joining the brawl! ~~~~SD!: Rey Mysterio, JBL, Hardcore Holly, Matt Hardy & Christian! | RAW: Chris Masters, Edge w/Lita, Gene Snitsky & Others.. November 1, 2005 - Taboo Tuesday: Matt Hardy & Rey Mysterio beat Chris Masters & Gene Snitsky in a RAW vs SD! match.. ~~~Fans Choices: John Bradshaw Layfield (17%), Rey Mysterio (29%), Matt Hardy (31%), Hardcore Holly & Christian.. November 4, 2005 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy beat John Layfield & Christian with Hardcore Holly as referee.. November 11, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall defeated Chris Benoit in a Team SD! Qualifying match! November 21, 2005 - RAW: Team RAW and Team Smackdown! met up in the parking lot and Batista was chokeslammed on a car! ~~~Later on: Tajiri vs Rob Conway ended in a No Contest when SD!'s John Bradshaw Layfield interfered! ~~~Shawn Michaels vs John Layfield in a Lumberjack match ended in a No Contest (Team RAW & Team SD! as Lumberjacks).. November 25, 2005 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio & John Bradshaw Layfield vs William Regal & Paul Burchill was a No Contest.. ~~~RAW's Chris Masters & Carlito Cool purchased ringside seats, and distracted security while Shawn Michaels interfered! ~~~Security chased Michaels away while Masters & Cool attacked Mysterio, the SD! locker room ran down to make the save! November 27, 2005 - Survivor Series: Team Smackdown! defeated Team RAW in an Elimination match (Randy Orton sole survivor!).. ~~~Team Smackdown! consisted of Batista, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, John Bradshaw Layfield, Bobby Lashley.. ~~~Team RAW consisted of Shawn Michaels, The Big Show, Kane, Carlito Cool & "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters.. December 2, 2005 - Smackdown!: The Big Show & Kane beat John Bradshaw Layfield & Rey Mysterio when JBL walked out on Rey! ~~~Kane & The Big Show destroyed Rey Mysterio and continued the assault after the match until Batista made the save! December 9, 2005 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio (ribs taped) defeated JBL (eye patch) by DQ when Orlando Jordan interfered .. ~~~MAIN EVENT: Batista & Rey Mysterio defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Orlando Jordan w/Jillian Hall.. ~~~~~~JBL suffered a "knee injury" and limped backstage abandoning Orlando Jordan, who was destroyed by Batista.. December 16, 2005 - Smackdown!: Booker T w/Sharmell defeated Matt Hardy with help from John Bradshaw Layfield! December 18, 2005 - Armageddon: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Matt Hardy.. December 19, 2005 - RAW from Afganistan: Good Santa (Mick Foley) defeated Bad Santa (JBL) in a No Hohoholds Barred match.. December 25, 2005: John Cena vs JBL at Judgement Day won "SD! Match of the Year" on the 2005 OWW.com Awards.. World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield vs The Next Big Freak: December 30, 2005 - Smackdown!: Matt Hardy defeated John Bradshaw Layfield by Count Out when The Boogeyman interfered.. ~~~The Boogeyman stalked JBL and threw a handful of worms at him, but JBL pulled Jillian Hall in the path of the WORMS! January 6, 2006 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall defeated Matt Hardy in a Falls Count Anywhere match.. ~~~The Boogeyman once againt stalked JBL and caught Jillian Hall and shoved a handful of worms down the back of her pants! January 13, 2006 - Smackdown!: Roddy Piper hosted a Piper's Pit with John Bradshaw Layfield & Jillian Hall... and the Boogeyman! ~~~The Boogeyman showed up and stalked John Layfield and then bit Jillian Hall's mole off her face and chewed it up!! ~~~~~MAIN EVENT: John Bradshaw Layfield participated in a 20-Man Battle Royal for the World title (won by Kurt Angle).. January 20, 2006 - Smackdown!: Bobby Lashley defeated John Layfield w/Jillian Hall after distraction from The Boogeyman! January 27, 2006 - Smackdown!: John Layfield vs Scotty Too Hotty ended in a No Contest when The Boogeyman played his tricks! ~~~The lights went out, red smoke filled the ring, and thousands of worms fell from the ceiling and Layfield fell onto them! January 29, 2006 - Royal Rumble: The Boogeyman defeated John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall with a Pump Handle Slam.. February 3, 2006 - Smackdown!: Bobby Lashley destroyed both Dicks and then took a clothesline from hell from John Layfield! February 10, 2006 - Smackdown!: Chris Benoit defeated JBL and Matt Hardy and Orlando Jordan in a (US Title) #1 Contenders match.. February 17, 2006 - Smackdown!: Fit Finlay & John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall defeated Chris Benoit & Bobby Lashley.. February 19, 2006 - No Way Out: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall defeated Bobby Lashley.. World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield vs Chris Benoit: February 24, 2006 - Smackdown!: Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio & Bobby Lashley beat Randy Orton & John Layfield & Fit Finlay.. February 2006: John Bradshaw Layfield had surgery to repair a serious hand injury suffered at the SD! tapings in Richmond, VA.. ~~~THE REAL STORY was that Layfield had a non-cancerous cyst on his hand which needed to be surgically removed.. February 2006: John Bradshaw Layfield went on the tour to Australia & NZ but only cut promos due to his recent hand surgery. March 3, 2006 - SmackDown!: Graphic footage was down of John Bradshaw Layfield's surgery on his injured hand.. March 10, 2006 - SmackDown!: JBL thanked the fans for cards and letters and challenged Steve Austin to a beer drinking contest! March 17, 2006 - SmackDown!: Chris Benoit defeated Orlando Jordan by Submission (JBL smashed a beer-cooler on Benoit's head!) March 18, 2006 - Saturday Night's Main Event: John Bradshaw Layfield challenged Steve Austin to a beer-drinking contest.. ~~~Stone Cold Steve Austin caught JBL cheating and gave him a stunner and a beer-bath with help from Chris Benoit.. March 24, 2006 - SmackDown!: Chris Benoit defeated Willaim Regal (w/John Bradshaw Layfield & Jillian Hall) by Submission.. March 31, 2006 - SmackDown!: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall destroyed Daniel Cross.. April 2, 2006 - WrestleMania 22: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Chris Benoit to win the United States title! World Wrestling Entertainment - United States Champion: April 14, 2006 - SmackDown!: John Layfield defeated Chris Benoit in a Steel Cage to retain the United States title.. ~~~Jillian Hall interfered in the match but accidentally smashed the cage door into JBL's face -- Which JBL did not appreciate! April 21, 2006 - SmackDown!: John Layfield threw himself one of his "Great American" celebrations and fired Jillian Hall! April 28, 2006 - SmackDown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated William Regal to retain the United States title (in England).. May 5, 2006 - SmackDown!: Mark Henry (JBL's hired assassin) defeated Rey Mysterio in a Non-title match.. May 12, 2006 - SmackDown!: The Great Khali (JBL's hired assassin) defeated Rey Mysterio in a Non-title match.. May 19, 2006 - SmackDown!: RAW's Kane (JBL's hired assassin) defeated Rey Mysterio in a Non-title match.. May 21, 2006 - Judgment Day: Rey Mysterio defeated John Bradshaw Layfield to retain the WWE Championship!.. May 26, 2006 - SmackDown!: Bobby Lashley defeated John Bradshaw Layfield to win the United States title! ~~~JBL protested and said if he couldn't beat Rey Mysterio tonight he would QUIT --- Rey Mysterio defeated JBL!!!!! World Wrestling Entertainment - SmackDown! Announcer: June 11, 2006 - ECW One Night Stand: JBL showed up and announced that he was replacing Tazz as commentator on SmackDown!.. June 16, 2006 - SmackDown!: John Bradshaw Layfield returned to SD! to join Michael Cole at the announce position.. December 22, 2006 - SmackDown!: JBL publically demanded that Theodore Long apologize for running SD! in a careless manner.. December 25, 2006 - WWE Tribute to the Troops (Iraq): Santa Clause and his helpers (Divas) gave out presents to the troops.. ~~~Chris Masters defeated Santa Clause in a Masterlock challenge and then issued a challenge to any of the troops to try it.. ~~~Chris Masters picked out a 120 lbs soldier and put him in the Masterlock only for Santa (JBL) to returned and help out.. ~~~JBL kicked Chris Masters from behind and caused him to stumble and break the Masterlock for the first time in history! January 5, 2007 - SmackDown!: JBL interviewed Montel Vontavious Porter and blamed Theodore Long for his injuries.. March 19, 2007 - RAW: Shawn Michaels vs. John Bradshaw Layfield didn't happen because JBL refused to come out of retirement.. ~~~JBL instead yelled at Shawn Michaels for losing his Edge, Michaels shot back and knocked JBL out with Sweet Chin Music! March 30, 2007 - SmackDown!: JBL was set to interview Batista and The Undertaker but instead got a Stunner from Steve Austin! June 11, 2007--RAW: The Mr. McMahon "character" was tragically killed when his private limousine exploded into a ball of flames.. June 15, 2007 - SmackDown!: JBL was extremely offended by the Philadelphia fans booing a 10-bell salute to Vince McMahon.. June 24, 2007 - Vengeance (Night of Champions): JBL was acknowledged and honored as a former WWE Heavyweight Champion.. July 2007: There is a trademark dispute going on over the name "JBL" between WWE and Harman International. Harman claimed it has trademarked a JBL brand of electronics, named after founder James Bullough Lansing. WWE attempted to get four trademarks for JBL in 2005. Harman held 20 trademarks containing parts of the name. August 13, 2007--RAW: Michael Cole & JBL auditioned for William Regal's "WWE Idol" singing Hall & Oates.. September 10, 2007--RAW: JBL appeared on RAW as a swerve, claiming that he could be Vince McMahon's "illegitimate child".. September 21, 2007--SmackDown!: A Rey Mysterio interview was interrupted by JBL and Fit Finlay viciously attacked Mysterio! September 21, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: JBL picked TNA's LAX to be on his team for a 2-ring War Games Cage match.. ~~~~~~~~~Team Slaughter (Dustin Rhodes & Scott Steiner & Rick Steiner & Kirby Mack & T.J. Mack w/Sgt. Slaughter).. ~~~~~~~~~defeated Team JBL (Steve Corino & C.W. Anderson & LAX -Homicide & Hernandez- & Elix Skipper w/JBL) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sgt. Slaughter made JBL quit with the Cobra Clutch submission (Earl Hebner was the referee). September 28, 2007--SmackDown!: JBL interviewed Rey Mysterio and it got physical but Fit Finlay attacked Rey Mysterio again! World Wrestling Entertainment - SmackDown! Announcer (The Return of the WRESTLING GOD): October 19, 2007--SmackDown!: JBL interviewed Batista and called him a "coward" so Batista took JBL down with a spear! October 26, 2007--SmackDown!: JBL interviewed The Undertaker and got on his bad side so Undertaker choke-slammed him! October 28, 2007 - Cyber Sunday: Batista defeated Undertaker to retain the World Heavyweight title with Steve Austin as referee.. ~~~Fans Choose The Referee: A) "Hardcore Legend" Mick Foley, B) Stone Cold Steve Austin (79%), C) John Bradshaw Layfield.. November 2, 2007--SmackDown!: The Undertaker & Batista defeated The Great Khali & Mark Henry by DQ after JBL interferd.. ~~~JBL revealed that he orchestrated the whole thing as Henry & Khali squeezed Batista & Undertaker into unconsciousness.. December 3, 2007--RAW: Hornswoggle defeated Carlito Cool & Jonathan Coachman with help from the APA! World Wrestling Entertainment - vs. Chris Jericho (The Return of the WRESTLING GOD): December 16, 2007 - Armageddon: Chris Jericho defeated WWE Champion Randy Orton by DQ after JBL interfered! December 17, 2007--RAW: Chris Jericho invited JBL to RAW, but JBL only appeared "via sattelite" on the Titantron.. ~~~Y2J taunted JBL into announcing that he would come out of retirement and join the RAW brand to feud with Y2J.. December 21, 2007--SmackDown!: JBL have a Farewell to SmackDown! speech and said he was going after the WWE Championship.. December 24, 2007--RAW in IRAQ: WWE Champion Randy Orton defeated Chris Jericho after interference from JBL.. December 31, 2007--RAW: JBL debuted on RAW with an long elaborate entrance with fireworks before brawling with Chris Jericho.. January 7, 2008--RAW ROULETTE: Chris Jericho vs. Gene Snitsky & John Bradshaw Layfield ended in a No Contest.. ~~~JBL whacked Y2J with the ring bell and wrapped electrical wire around his neck and dragged him up the entrance way.. January 14, 2008--RAW: JBL cut a promo and said if Chris Jericho goes to the Royal Rumble, the "Savior" will need to be saved.. January 27, 2008 - Royal Rumble: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated a bloody Chris Jericho by DQ after Jericho used a steel chair! ~~~Chris Jericho (a bloody mess) cracked JBL with a steel chair and choked him with some electrical wire that he found at ringside! January 28, 2008--RAW: Randy Orton & John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Chris Jericho & Jeff Hardy in the main event.. February 4, 2008--RAW: Jeff Hardy & Shawn Michaels & Chris Jericho beat John Bradshaw Layfield & Umaga & Gene Snitsky.. February 11, 2008--RAW: Chris Jericho defeated John Bradshaw Layfield (Umaga attacked both men after the match).. February 17, 2008 - No Way Out: Triple H won an Elimination Chamber match to earn a title shot at WrestleMania 24! ~~~Triple H beat Jeff Hardy (Runner-up) and Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho and John Bradhsaw Layfield and Umaga.. World Wrestling Entertainment - vs. Fit Finlay (The Road to WrestleMania): Fenruary 18, 2008--RAW: Vince McMahon vs. Hornswoggle in a Steel Cage match ended in a very disturbing No Contest.. ~~~Fit Finlay tried to stop the match from happening, but JBL attacked Finlay from behind and hand-cuffed him to the ropes.. ~~~Vince McMahon began to whip Hornswoggle with his belt, while Finlay helplessly watched - then Vince exited the cage... ~~~JBL stayed back and taunted Fit Finlay while destroying Hornswoggle, throwing him repeatedly into the side of the cage.. February 25, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield revealed to Vince McMahon that Hornswoggle was actually Fit Finlay's son.. March 3, 2008--RAW: Fit Finlay came out for his confrontation with JBL but before that Vince McMahon came out to the stage.. ~~~Vince McMahon asked Fit Finlay if it was true that he conspired with the McMahon family and Finlay confirmed it.. ~~~Vince McMahon asked Fit Finlay if he was actually Hornswoggle's father and Finlay said he was proud to say he is.. `~~~~~~~~~JBL came up on the big screen live via sattelite at the hospital where he beat the crap out of Hornswoggle.. March 10, 2008--RAW: Mr. Kennedy beat Fit Finlay by DQ (JBL pissed Finlay off and caused Finlay to snap and attack Kennedy).. March 17, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield destroyed ECW's Colin Delaney (Irish blood) in honor of St. Patrick's Day.. March 24, 2008--RAW: John Cena & Triple H & Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair beat JBL & The Big Show & Umaga & Randy Orton.. ~~~A few minutes into the match; Fit Finlay showed up and brawled with John Bradshaw Layfield, taking him out of the match.. March 30, 2008 - WrestleMania 24: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Fit Finlay w/Hornswoggl in a Belfast Brawl Grudge match.. World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to Backlash: April 7, 2008--RAW: William Regal booked Randy Orton vs. John Bradshaw Layfield for the WWE Championship at Backlash.. ~~~Triple H defeated Randy Orton & John Bradshaw Layfield in a Handicap match to gain entry into the Backlash main event.. ~~~John Cena defeated Triple H & John Bradshaw Layfield in a Handicap match to gain entry into the Backlash main event.. April 14, 2008--RAW: Triple H vs. John Bradshaw Layfield ended in a No Contest when WWE Champion Randy Orton interfered.. ~~~Randy Orton tried to kick Triple H in the head, but JBL double-crossed him with a clothesline from hell! JBL clotheslined Orton! April 21, 2008--RAW: Edge & Chavo Guerrero & JBL & Randy Orton defeated The Undertaker & Kane & John Cena & Triple H.. ~~~After the match: John Cena FU'd Edge. JBL gave HHH a Lariat. Orton RKO'd Cena. And Taker chokeslammed Orton & JBL! April 27, 2008 - Backlash: Triple H defeated Randy Orton (c) and John Cena and JBL in a 4-WAY to win the WWE championship! World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to Judgment Day (Cena vs. JBL): April 28, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated "Highlander" Robbie McAllister in a squash match.. May 5, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated "The Canadian Bulldog" D.H. Smith in a squash match.. May 12, 2008--RAW: Randy Orton defeated John Cena after a fast-count from special guest referee John Bradshaw Layfield.. ~~~Randy Orton & JBL double-teamed John Cena until Triple H came down and brawled with Orton as a steel cage lowered.. May 18, 2008 - Judgment Day: John Cena defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a Grudge Match.. World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to One Night Stand (Cena vs. JBL): May 19, 2008--RAW: Randy Orton & John Bradshaw Layfield defeated WWE Champion Triple H & John Cena.. ~~~As a result; Randy Orton & JBL get their rematches at One Night Stand and they get to pick the stipulations too! May 26, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield & Umaga defeated John Cena & Jeff Hardy in a tag team match... June 1, 2008 - One Night Stand: John Cena defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a First Blood match.. World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to Great American Bash (Cena vs. JBL): June 2, 2008--RAW: Chris Jericho defeated John Bradshaw Layfield by DQ to retain the WWE Intercontinental title... June 9, 2008--RAW: John Cena defeated John Bradshaw Layfield (Triple H joined in on commentary for the match).. June 23, 2008--WWE Draft: John Bradshaw Layfield (RAW) defeated Kofi Kingston (ECW) to earn a draft pick for RAW.. June 30, 2008--RAW: JBL had John Cena thrown out of the building so he wouldn't interfere in his World Heavyweight title match.. ~~~C.M. Punk defeated John Bradshaw Layfield to retain the World Heavyweight title with help from John Cena & Cryme Tyme.. July 7, 2008--RAW: John Cena & Cryme Tyme vandalized John Bradshaw Layfield's limousine with paint and baseball bats! ~~~MAIN EVENT: Batista beat John Cena and John Bradshaw Layfield and Kane (pinned) in a 4-WAY #1 Contenders match.. July 14, 2008--RAW: John Cena & Cryme Tyme defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. by DQ.. ~~~JBL lured John Cena out to the parking lot and knocked him out with a crowbar before leaning him up against a white car.. ~~~JBL got into a second car and smashed into the side of the white car - "presumably" crashing Cena into a million pieces! ~~~~~~~Editor's Notes: WWE.com later reported that John Cena had narrowly escaped the attempted assault without injury.. July 20, 2008 - Great American Bash: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated John Cena in a brutal New York City Parking Lot Brawl! World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to SummerSlam (C.M. Punk vs. JBL): July 21, 2008--RAW: John Cena & Cryme Tyme defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase in a rematch.. ~~~~~~MAIN EVENT: World champion C.M. Punk defeated Batista by DQ after JBL attacked Batista (John Cena made the save!).. ~~~~~~~~~~JBL ducked and John Cena punched Batista! Batista went after John Cena and they had an intense pull-apart brawl! July 28, 2008--RAW: John Cena & Batista (with a little bit of tension) defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Kane in the main event.. August 2, 2008--SNME: JBL & Kane & Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena & Batista & Shad Gaspard & JTG... August 4, 2008--RAW: JBL & Chris Jericho defeated World Heavyweight champion C.M. Punk in a 10:00 time limit Handicap match.. ~~~The stipulation was if JBL or Y2J could pin Punk they would get a title shot - JBL pinned Punk with only a few seconds to spare! August 11, 2008--RAW: JBL challenged the straight edge C.M. Punk to a drinking contest, but Punk threw the drink into JBL's face! August 17, 2008 - SummerSlam: C.M. Punk defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a Grudge match to retain the World Heavyweight title... World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield: August 18, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Jamie Noble by referee stoppage after a mean streak.. August 25, 2008--RAW: World Heavyweight champion C.M. Punk defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a Non-title match.. September 1, 2008--RAW: Kane defeated C.M. Punk and Batista and John Bradshaw Layfield in a Non-title Battle Royal.. September 7, 2008 - Unforgiven: Chris Jericho won the RAW Championship Scramble to capture the World Heavyweight title! ~~~Chris Jericho (last minute sub for C.M. Punk) defeated Batista and Rey Mysterio and John Bradshaw Layfield and Kane.. September 8, 2008--RAW: Charlie Haas (as Charles Haas Layfield) defeated John Bradshaw Layfield by Countout (JBL walked out).. ~~~~~MAIN EVENT: John Bradshaw Layfield & Chris Jericho defeated Batista in a Handicap match set up by G.M. Mike Adamle.. September 15, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated ECW's Tommy Dreamer in an Interpromotional Squash match.. September 22, 2008--RAW: Chris Jericho & Lance Cade & JBL defeated Batista & Shawn Michaels (Cade pinned Michaels!) September 29, 2008--RAW: JBL came out complaining about having a really bad week after all the stuff happening on Wall Street.. October 3, 2008--SmackDown!: Jeff Hardy & Fit Finlay & Rey Mysterio & Batista beat MVP & Brian Kendrick & JBL & Kane.. October 5, 2008 - No Mercy: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a #1 Contenders match.. World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Shawn Michaels: October 6, 2008--RAW: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in another #1 Contenders match.. October 13, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Haas Hogan (Charlie Haas as "Hulk Hogan").. October 20, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated "Stone Cold" Charlie Haas... October 27, 2008--RAW: Batista & Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho & John Bradshaw Layfield in a tag team match... ~~~JBL attacked Shawn Michaels backstage before the match, causing him to limp out and join Batista late in the match.. November 3, 2008--RAW: The Undertaker defeated John Bradshaw Layfield by Countout after JBL got himself counted out.. ~~~Shawn Michaels came down and threw JBL back into the ring so the Undertaker could drop him with a Tombstone Pile-driver! November 10, 2008--RAW: Chris Jericho defeated Shawn Michaels in a Last Man Standing match after interference from JBL.. November 17, 2008--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield & Kane defeated Cryme Tyme in a Survivor Series preview.. November 23, 2008--Survivor Series: Team HBK defeated Team JBL in an Elimination Match -- (HBK, Rey, & Khali Survived).. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM HBK = Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspard & JTG), and the Great Khali.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM JBL = John Bradshaw Layfield, Kane, Montel Vontavious Porter, John Morrison, Mike Mizanin.. December 2-7, 2008: John Bradshaw Layfield took part in the annual Tribute to the Troops taping in Iraq like he does every year.. ~~~While there, JBL was acting like a bully - giving Joey Styles a hard time until Styles actually knocked a drunken JBL on his ass! World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Shawn Michaels: November 24, 2008--RAW: Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio defeated John Morrison & Mike "The Miz" Mizanin in a rematch.. ~~~After the match; JBL came down to the ring and teased that he would kick Shawn Michaels but kicked Morrison instead! ~~~JBL said he gave Shawn Michaels an offer that morning and what he did was a sign of good faith that it would get done.. December 1, 2008--RAW: JBL revealed that he knew all about Shawn Michaels losing all his money in the stock market this year.. ~~~JBL offered to "help" his family by giving Shawn Michaels a job OR a Street Fight - Shawn walked away with his head down.. ~~~John Bradshaw Layfield knew that he had Shawn Michaels in a corner and said "Looking forward to doing business with you!" December 8, 2008--RAW (Slammy Awards): Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania won the Slammy for "Match of the Year"! ~~~Shawn Michaels accepted the award, but JBL came out and took the trophy on behalf of Michaels to add to his trophy case.. ~~~ALSO: The John Cena vs. JBL "Parking Lot Brawl" was nominated for the "Most Extreme Moment of the Year" Award.. World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield & Shawn Michaels: December 14, 2008--Armageddon: JBL introduced his "employee" Shawn Michaels, who talked about his decision to work for JBL.. December 20, 2008--WWE Tribute to the Troops: C.M. Punk & R-Truth & Jeff Hardy defeated John Morrison & The Miz & JBL.. December 22, 2008--RAW: Shawn Michaels w/JBL defeated Kane in a Race to the Rumble Qualifying Match to advance to a 4-WAY.. ~~~LATER: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Rey Mysterio by DQ after Shawn Michaels ran down and punched JBL for the DQ.. December 29, 2008--RAW: JBL defeated Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton and Chris Jericho in a 4-WAY Elimination match! ~~~Shawn Michaels pinned Chris Jericho and Randy Orton - then JBL ordered Michaels to lay down so he could be pinned.. ~~~Shawn Michaels refused, but allowed JBL to flatten him with a clothesline from hell and a pinfall to become #1 Contender.. January 5, 2009--RAW: Orton & Jericho protested JBL's victory, but Stephanie McMahon refered to overturn the decision.. ~~~John Cena & Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton & Chris Jericho -- (Michaels showed that he still has some integrity!) January 12, 2009--RAW: Shawn Michaels w/JBL defeated World Heavyweight champion John Cena in a Non-title match.. January 19, 2009--RAW: Jerry "The King" Lawler hosted a contract signing between John Cena and JBL w/Shawn Michaels.. ~~~John Cena challenged HBK's decision to go work for JBL. HBK defended himself and reluctantly helped JBL attack Cena.. January 25, 2009--Royal Rumble: John Cena defeated JBL w/Shawn Michaels with an FU to retain the World Heavyweight title! ~~~HBK super-kicked JBL, then super-kicked Cena, before putting JBL on top of Cena - Cena kicked out and hit the FU to win! World Wrestling Entertainment - A Fight For Financial Freedom (No Way Out): January 26, 2009--RAW: John Cena defeated Shawn Michaels (representing JBL) in an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match.. February 2, 2009--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield and Shawn Michaels set up a match at No Way Out with massive stipulations.. ~~~~~~~If Shawn Michaels wins he gets his financial freedom, but he JBL wins then he basically owns Shawn Michaels for life.. February 9, 2009--RAW: "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry w/Tony Atlas defeated Shawn Michaels by Disqualification... ~~~JBL booked Shawn in the match to wear him down - Shawn was intentionally DQ'd for super-kicking a chair into Mark's face! February 15, 2009--No Way Out: Shawn Michaels w/Rebecca defeated John Bradshaw Layfield to win his financial freedom!!! World Wrestling Entertainment - John Bradshaw Layfield rebounds: February 16, 2009--RAW: Shawn Michaels and JBL agreed to wrestle next week for the right to challenge the Undertaker's streak.. February 20, 2009--SD!: Vickie Guerrero ruled that the winner of HBK/JBL would face Vladimir Kozlov for the right to face Taker.. February 23, 2009--RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated John Bradshaw Layfield to earn the right to face Vladimir Kozlov next week.. March 9, 2009--RAW: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated C.M. Punk to win the WWE Intercontinental title! World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to WrestleMania 25: March 16, 2009--RAW: The Undertaker & Shawn Michaels defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Vladimir Kozlov.. March 20, 2009--SmackDown!: The Undertaker defeated WWE Intercontinental champion JBL in a Non-title match.. March 23, 2009--RAW: Rey Mysterio defeated William Regal (After the match; JBL knocked Rey out with the big boot!).. March 27, 2009--SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero (IC champion JBL attacked Mysterio after the match).. March 30, 2009--RAW: Rey Mysterio defeated WWE Intercontinental champion John Bradshaw Layfield in a Non-title match.. April 5, 2009--WrestleMania 25: Rey Mysterio defeated JBL in 21-seconds to win the WWE Intercontinental title.. ~~~~~~After the match; John Bradshaw Layfield grabbed the microphone and yelled "I QUIT!" and left the WWE.. JBL Enterprises: April 6, 2009: After leaving WWE, JBL announced he was retiring from professional wrestling.. Late April 2009: OVW announced JBL would be a commentator for there new MMA promotion Vyper Fight League. JBL wrote "My last test was today, after 3 months of worrying and doctor visits, I got a clean bill of health today and no sign of cancer!!!" March 7, 2011--RAW: Michael Cole brought out a contract and introduced his hand-picked referee.... John Bradshaw Layfield! ~~~~JBL cut a long arrogant heel promo about retuning to WrestleMania, until they were interrupted by Stone Cold Steve Austin! ~~~~Stone Cold gave JBL a Stunner and then had a beer bash.... before picking up the referee contract and signing on the dotted line!