John Layfield Biography
John Layfield is an American businessman, TV personality, and former professional wrestler who is now signed to WWE. Layfield is now a regular contributor to Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network as a financial expert. Northeast Securities also employs him as a senior vice president.
How old is John Layfield? – Age
He is 55 years old as of 29 November 2021. He was born in 1966 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. His real name is ohn Charles Layfield.
John Layfield Family – Education
Lavelle Layfield, a clergyman, and Mary Layfield are his parents. He was a player for Abilene Christian University and a collegiate American football coach for Trinity Valley Community College. Layfield started on the offensive line for two years at Abilene and was awarded first-team All-Lone Star Conference as a junior and senior. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Raiders but was released before the 1990 season began.
He did play in the World League of American Football, starting all ten games for the San Antonio Riders at right tackle in 1991. His jersey number was 61. That team’s quarterback was former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.
John Layfield Wife
On February 11, 2005, Layfield married his second wife, Meredith Whitney, in Key West, Florida. He married Cindy Womack on June 6, 1994, but the couple divorced in 2003.
How tall is Layfield? – Height and Weight
He stands at a height of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98m) and weighs 290 lb (132 kg).
Is JBL a Millionaire? – Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $9 million. Layfield is described by WWE as a “self-made” millionaire. Have More Money Now, a book about financial management written by Layfield was published in 2003. In the August 2008 issue of Fortune magazine, he and his wife, then-Oppenheimer Holdings financial analyst Meredith Whitney, were profiled.
John Layfield Business
Layfield Energy was founded by Layfield. MamaJuana Energy was introduced by Layfield Energy in 2008. Ohio Valley Wrestling, a former WWE developmental organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, became the major sponsor and advertiser of Layfield Energy in March 2009.
After feeling constrained in New York City, WWE Superstar Dave Layfield was inspired to start Beyond Rugby Bermuda. Rugby union is used by the NGO to provide an alternative to gangs for young people. More than 400 boys and girls were active with the group as of February 2017. Along with Tony Blair and Desmond Tutu, he is now a global spokesperson for Beyond Sport.
Major League Rugby announced in the spring of 2018 that they would create an expansion team in New York City. In this announcement, it was revealed that James Kennedy and Layfield would be the club’s co-founders.
What is JBL doing now?
He is now a regular contributor to Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network as a financial expert. Northeast Securities also employs him as a senior vice president. Layfield went on to work as an on-air analyst for WWE programming after retiring. As a member of the Class of 2020, Layfield was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.
John Layfield WWE Hall of Famer
JBL stated on September 1, 2017, that he would be leaving the SmackDown Live commentary crew to focus on humanitarian work both inside and outside of WWE, primarily as a Beyond Sport Global Ambassador. On January 22, 2018, the APA made an appearance at the Raw 25 Years event, where they played poker with other legends and celebrities. Layfield periodically provides commentary at Tribute to the Troops events, the most recent of which took place on December 4, 2018, in Fort Hood.
JBL was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 3, 2020, at WWE Backstage, as part of WrestleMania 36 week, but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 epidemic. He made his appearance at Survivor Series on November 22, 2020, at The Undertaker’s retirement ceremony. JBL was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2020 during the 2021 ceremony, following a year-long delay, and then served as a panelist on the WrestleMania 37 kick-off event, as well as providing commentary in the singles bout between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Is John Layfield a Bully?
In the locker room, former WWE Superstar John has been accused of harassing and hazing wrestlers. He has been described as a bully by wrestlers such as Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, René Duprée, Daivari, and Ivory. Due to Layfield’s arrogance, WWE Brawl for All was formed so that someone could “beat the hell out of” him. The Miz mentioned Layfield in an on-screen ad regarding hazing he experienced early in his career in 2010. Mauro Ranallo left WWE in April 2017, citing tensions with Layfield as the reason for his leave.
