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JBL Says Great Wrestling Matches Mean Little Without Characters Fans Care About

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

John Bradshaw Layfield believes pro wrestling needs more than great matches to truly connect with fans. The WWE Hall of Famer recently shared his thoughts on what makes a wrestling match memorable. He argued that impressive athletic performances can only go so far if fans do not care about the people involved. For him, characters, […] The post JBL Says Great Wrestling Matches Mean Little Without Characters Fans Care About appeared first on Wrestlezone.

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