JBL might be annoying sometimes, but don't you just love it when JBL picks on Michael Cole?

Question

JBL might be annoying sometimes like when he keeps talking and talking and talking and won't shut up. However, sometimes you've just got to love the guy out there at ringside, especially when he's picking on Michael Cole. It's pretty much the only thing I like abotu him, but he does it a lot so I guess you could say there's a lot I like about him. Don't you love it when he picks on Michael Cole. Like last week for instance, when Cole was insulting MVP's opponent, trying to make an even bigger mockery out of the jobber than the WWE was already making out of him. Cole was trying to make MVP look even stronger as if, the match in it self wasn't doing that enough. JBL puts a stop to it and starts yelling at Cole. I thought it was totally hilarious. You don't get that from many announcers. They usually let their partner continue to be annoying.

Prime Time, first of all, I want to say I loved your answer. You should be a writer. You're intelligent and eloquent. I think you're right, but I also that's part of the reason JBL funny sometimes.

Answer 1

I've long held that professional wrestling/sports entertainment has a great deal in common with improv comedy. Whether in the ring, or on stage, or as a commentator/host you have to play along with whomever you're working.

One of the basic principles of improv comedy is what is known as the "yes, and..." theory. If you walk onto the stage and someone says you're an elephant... you're an elephant. You may be an elephant that talks, dances and sings - but an elephant nonetheless. You may morph into something else, but you start as an elephant. If not, you're shutting down whomever is on stage with you.

In a professional wrestling ring, the same holds true. If a flying forearm is the called move, you deliver or receive a flying forearm. If not, it ends in a botched spot and probably the requisite crowd chant. Maybe even an injury.

Friday night on "Smackdown", JBL seemed to be going out of his way to prove that he doesn't exercise "yes, and...", rather dealing from the theory of "no, but...".

During one segment, Michael Cole was trying to put over the anticipation toward "WrestleMania 23". In the course of this, he said something to the effect of "Earlier today, you and I were hanging out around catering talking to people about...". The next phrase out of JBL's mouth was "I don't hang out with you! And, I sure as Hell don't eat at catering!" The point that Cole was trying to make was lost as they had to move on to other subjects.

The issue here is this: When Michael Cole was working with Tazz, he was much better at his job. Primarily because Tazz would give him something to work with. Did it work every time? No. Nothing works all the time in that kind of environment.

When JBL first joined the announce position, he ignored everything else in favor of getting his own agenda over. He's settled in better recently, though his constant yelling and inane analogies are tiresome. Lately, while he's toned down his agenda, he hasn't been able to tone down the bully aspects of his personality. JBL has the more dominant persona, and thereby stands out more. His attitude is very simple, "Shut up and let me talk!" Because he seems unwilling to work with Cole, it makes Cole look worse than he actually is.

Yes, the heel announcer has to be contrary. That is their job. But there are ways to do it without completely shutting your partner down. Bobby Heenan and Jesse Ventura succeeded because they would focus their heel heat on the babyface in the ring rather than their partner. "You don't know what you're talking about Monsoon!" was usually followed by a chance for Monsoon to prove he did. JBL needs to learn to focus his venom spewing in the right direction. Then, and only then, will Michael Cole be able to get back to the level he was when sitting next to Tazz.

Answer 2

You forgot Michael Cole's "it rather is Smackdown's resident redneck" each and every time Jimmy Wang Yang comes out. i think of Michael Cole has had a lot to do with wrestlers not being waiting to recover from. submit to in techniques while Vito wore a gown? Now, not something might ever get that gimmick over, yet Michael Cole made it worse. He stated "he's a ladies guy" and "he likes to have relaxing" repeatedly, as though those characteristics are unique. Do you rather think of a few fan replaced into sitting on the fence approximately however if or to not cheer for Vito, and then while they heard that he likes to have relaxing, they threw all their help in the back of him? "Wait, he likes to have relaxing? i like to have relaxing, too! i'm particular no one else on the roster likes to have relaxing, so i'll love him!" appropriate. besides, do you rather think of that Vito's having a drink with MICHAEL COLE replaced into going to make him look rapidly? As for JBL, the full "it rather is the subsequent missus Layfield" factor desires to die.

Answer 3

JBL is great, Cole has always sucked as a commentator for me and is only there because the WWE think this guy is actually good.

Answer 4

can't stand the guy. Nor as a wrestler or an announcer.

I love the old times, APAs Bradshaw was excelent, great personality, great wrestler. But this JBL characater, damn I hate him!!!

Answer 5

I love JBL as an announcer. I laugh harder at him than I do at Lawler or Tazz.

Answer 6

HAHAHA YEA.... BUT I FEEL SORRY FOR MICHEAL!! =] I REMEBER WHEN I WENT TO WATCH SMACKDOWN EVERYONE WAS CHEERING FOR JBL... =[ LOL WAS SORRY FOR MICHEAL!! BUT THEN THEY STARTED CHEERING FOR COLE TO SO I WAS HAPPY!! HEHE BUT JBL CAN GET SO ANNOYING SOMETIMES YOU WANNA JUSS GO INTO THE TV AND STRANGLE HIM!!!

Answer 7

Yeh he's hilarious

Answer 8

I don't like but it is funny sometimes.

Answer 9

did u even remember the vito incident?!