Why did WWE gut THESE wrestlers | John Layfield's Something To Wrestle

Wrestling

Year2026

Duration1h 59m

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7.4

John Layfield, John and Conrad tackle some of the biggest ideas shaping the future of the wrestling business. JBL shares a refreshing perspective on recently released WWE talent, explaining why moments like these can become opportunities to re-invent, re-energize, and ultimately come back stronger than ever. He also dives into the importance of character development, stressing that today’s wrestling personas need real depth to truly connect with audiences, and why talent must be willing to evolve to find what works. Plus, JBL gives a forward-thinking take on the role of Artificial Intelligence in professional wrestling, explaining why the industry is overdue to start embracing new technology. #wwereleases #jbl #somethingtowrestle BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code WRESTLE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. MORGAN & MORGAN - If you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/Wrestle or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. BETTER WILD Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/WRESTLE BE KIND LET'S REWIND - Subscribe to Be Kind Let’s Rewind - your weekly throwback to the 80s and 90s. New episodes every Friday on YouTube @BeKindLetsRewind, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms! AURA FRAMES - Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at Promo Code WRESTLE TWO PERCENT PODCAST - From NYTimes bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter, Two Percent is a twice-weekly podcast exploring the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Listen each Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard is an audio podcast that discusses topics, events, wrestlers and memorable moments through the lens of former WWE executive Bruce Prichard co-hosted by Conrad Thompson. STW was launched in Augu