The WWE heel legend revealed that his character had the potential to switch to a babyface role quite easily, but he had to actively work hard to prevent that transformation. JBL, a WWE Hall of Fame inductee from the class of 2020, was primarily known for his time as a heel, notably during his WWE Championship reign, which is regarded as his most memorable period.
In a recent episode of Something To Wrestle, JBL was asked whether he believed his heel persona could have converted into a babyface. He confirmed it was a possibility and shared that maintaining the heel status required deliberate effort to keep it from becoming natural. JBL explained that Vince McMahon often advised him to stop being funny and focus on being a heel because if he entertained the audience too much, they might start to see him as a babyface. He emphasized that both he and WWE were cautious about not turning JBL into a face since he himself did not want to be a babyface.
JBL has recently appeared again on WWE programming as the English commentator for AAA alongside Corey Graves and Konnan.
Fan Take: This insight into JBL’s character development reveals the delicate balance between hero and villain personas in wrestling, emphasizing how important it is to control audience perception. For WWE fans, it highlights the strategic thinking behind character portrayals and suggests that even popular heel wrestlers could shift allegiances, which keeps the sport unpredictable and exciting.
