10 Most Hated People Behind The Scenes In Wrestling

You know that one bully at your school who beat the hell out of anyone who dared to make a joke at his expense? Well, John Layfield was that bully for the WWE. And, by most accounts, ol' JBL was the ultimate example of someone who could dish it out but couldn't take it.

He was infamous for "hazing" new talent, a list that includes Rene Dupree, Brian Christopher, Palmer Canon, and most notoriously, The Miz. And he didn't leave these "antics" of his backstage, either, as he never hesitated to dish out an honest-to-goodness stiff punch (or twelve) if you didn't show him enough respect. Just ask the guys in Public Enemy. Or The Blue Meanie.

But not everyone allows themselves to be JBL's whipping boy. Steve Blackman and Joey Styles, of all people, have fought back - literally - and put the big Texan in his place. Styles' story is especially resonant, since he'd endured several days of bullying before finally laying out Mr. Layfield with a big haymaker, giving him a black eye for his trouble.

The only reason JBL isn't further up on the list is because he seemed to be mostly respected - or at least tolerated - by the veterans. He, along with The Undertaker and Bob Holly, presided over the Wrestler's Court, which settled real-life disputes between the boys backstage.