John Layfield Net Worth

John Layfield, widely known as JBL, is an American WWE commentator, financial analyst, and retired professional wrestler with a net worth of $4 million. Layfield built his fortune through his multifaceted career, spanning professional wrestling, sports commentary, television appearances, and business ventures. His financial acumen, coupled with his larger-than-life persona in the WWE ring, has solidified his legacy in both the wrestling and financial worlds.

John Layfield Net Worth	$4 Million
Date of Birth	November 29, 1966
Place of Birth	Sweetwater, Texas
Nationality	American
Profession	WWE Commentator, Financial Analyst, And Retired Professional Wrestler

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Early Life

Born John Charles Layfield on November 29, 1966, in Sweetwater, Texas, he grew up in a religious household with his father, Lavelle Layfield, serving as a minister. He pursued college football at Trinity Valley Community College before transferring to Abilene Christian University, where he earned first-team All-Lone Star Conference honors.

After college, Layfield briefly ventured into professional football, signing with the Los Angeles Raiders as an undrafted free agent. However, he was released before the start of the 1990 season. In 1991, he played for the San Antonio Riders in the World League of American Football before transitioning to professional wrestling.

Wrestling Career

Layfield made his wrestling debut in September 1992 with the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF), where he formed a successful tag team, “Texas Mustangs,” with Bobby Duncum Jr. He went on to wrestle in Japan and Mexico, winning multiple championships, including the Federacion Internacional de Lucha Libre Heavyweight Championship.

His big break came in late 1995 when he joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He initially wrestled under various personas, including “Blackjack Bradshaw” and “Justin Hawk Bradshaw,” before forming the Acolytes Protection Agency (APA) with Faarooq. The duo won multiple WWF Tag Team Championships and became a fan-favorite for their hard-hitting, no-nonsense style.

In 2004, Layfield reinvented himself as John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL), a wealthy, arrogant businessman modeled after his real-life experience as a stock market investor. This character propelled him to the WWE Championship, which he held for a record-breaking nine months—the longest reign in a decade at the time. Throughout his career, JBL won a total of 24 WWE titles, including the Triple Crown and Grand Slam championships.

Commentary, Television, and Business Ventures

After stepping away from wrestling, Layfield became a color commentator for WWE SmackDown in 2006 and later joined the WWE Raw commentary team in 2013. He was also the co-host of the popular YouTube web series The JBL and Cole Show.

Beyond WWE, Layfield has established himself as a financial expert, frequently appearing as an analyst on Fox News. He authored the finance book Have More Money Now and serves as the senior vice president of Northeast Securities. His financial success outside wrestling has added to his overall net worth.

Personal Life

Layfield married Cindy Womack in 1994, but the couple divorced in 2003. He later married financial analyst Meredith Whitney in 2005.

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Despite his success, Layfield has faced allegations of backstage bullying within WWE. Reports have surfaced about his involvement in hazing and locker room pranks, though he has denied any direct role in driving colleagues away from the company. In 2017, former WWE commentator Mauro Ranallo’s departure was rumored to be linked to JBL, though Ranallo later clarified that Layfield had no influence on his decision to leave.

Hall of Fame Induction

John Layfield’s contributions to wrestling were recognized when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020. His achievements include:

WWE Championship (1 time)
WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
WWE United States Championship (1 time)
WWF European Championship (1 time)
WWF Tag Team Championships (3 times)
WWE Hardcore Championships (17 times)
Lou Thesz Award (2012)
Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2022)